Letter
Thomas Sutton (1585-1623)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1865 - 1875
Materials
Paper
Measurements
207 mm (H)103 mm (W)
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 103660
Summary
letter from Mr. Thomas Sutton to Mr William Bailey in regards to the collodion process; William Bailey & Sons were a chemical manufacturer based out of Wolverhamption; see 'inscriptions' for transcription of the letter
Marks and inscriptions
One side reads: "My work 'A ... in Art' is published by Reeves & Son, 117 Cheapside -------------------- The "... of art in Photography" by Tompson House, 188 Fleet St -------------------- You will ... mainly by articles in the Photo Art Journal, ... instead q in the Illustrated Photography" - Other side reads: "And now after this piece of impudence, I think I had better cut my letter short - Mrs. Sutton just said kind regards to yourself and ladies - and wish you all a happy new year - To this of course I wish you - Your dear sir most faithfully Thomas Sutton"
Makers and roles
Thomas Sutton (1585-1623)