A5221

Engraved print of Rochester cathedral crypt in 1863; a couple walk through the arches. Similar to other images printed by Kershaw & Son, who ran the London Stereoscope Co. Printed on folded paper, so intended as a notelet for short letters. Illustrated letterheads like this one were sent by visitors to the seaside, the Lake District, the Scottish Highlands and other British tourist attractions in the mid 19th century. They were precursors of the picture postcards which began to supplant them after the introduction of the half-penny post in 1870.

1863 - 1863

mid 19th century, 1863

print of Rochester cathedral crypt, Illustrated letterhead