{"product_id":"paperblanks-sea-flowers-washi-tape-pack-of-2-pa1405-9","title":"Paperblanks Sea Flowers Washi Tape – Pack of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a flourish of colour and artistry to journal spreads, cards and gift wrap with this Sea Flowers washi tape set from Paperblanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing authentic Japanese washi tape paper, metallic foiling, and a touch of varnish for protection, our Sea Flowers washi tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by an image of a cyanotype by English botanist and photographer Anna Atkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnna Atkins (1799–1871) was a botanist and photographer who came of age in Romantic era England. She is considered the first person ever to publish a book illustrated with photographic images. The work was not a typical photography book that we may think of today; rather, it was a scientific text that showcased hundreds of specimens of algae, using a unique and beautiful process called cyanotype.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 19th century was a period of remarkable progress and innovation. In 1842 Sir John Herschel, a famous astronomer, invented cyanotype and shared his discovery with Atkins. A year later she began making her own cyanotypes in an effort to visualise and distribute information about seaweeds. The result was strikingly ethereal forms on Prussian blue backgrounds, as if captured dancing through space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Atkins went on to create thousands of plates of different species of algae. She arranged approximately 411 plates and published them in her book \u003cem\u003ePhotographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions\u003c\/em\u003e. The two-volume book was published in 12 parts over the course of a decade. Reproduced here is one of the plates titled “Dictyota dichotoma, in the young state; and in fruit” set atop the single-page introduction from Atkins’ book detailing a fascinating insight into her motives and methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer book was the first sustained application of photography to science and is a landmark in the histories of both photography and publishing, and not least a stunning example of artistic expression and creativity. Atkins did not seek recognition for \u003cem\u003eBritish Algae\u003c\/em\u003e and her full name does not appear anywhere in its pages. We are honoured to commemorate Anna Atkins with this design in partnership with The New York Public Library as part of our collaborative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Dictyota dichotoma, in the young state; and in fruit” by Anna Atkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1843\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 × 45 × 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washi Tape Mixed Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of two complementary designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Japanese washi tape paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative metallic foiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 metres of high-quality patterned tape per roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA1405-9 | \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780349714059\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Paperblanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperblanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54386149261640,"sku":"PA1405-9","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5114\/5032\/files\/9780349714059_Front_HighRes.png?v=1792779068","url":"https:\/\/shop.penandpaper.co.uk\/products\/paperblanks-sea-flowers-washi-tape-pack-of-2-pa1405-9","provider":"The Pen and Paper Stationery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}