Matlock:
Decorative Multiviews, 1906 & 1907 |
Matlock : Twentieth Century Photographs, Postcards,
Engravings & Etchings |
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The inset images of the Matlocks are almost incidental on these two
Welsh and Sons multiview postcards as they are so small. The lettering
is far more significant, especially on the name Matlock on the
top image and on the date of 1907 on the second one down. Each
letter or number is a montage of photographs of women and girls
in their "best" clothes, with the majority in image two
sporting large brimmed hats. One or two are holding fans.
These cards aren't saucy in the conventional sense, but they are
definitely unusual and on the 0 of 1907 are a couple where the male
is snatching a quick kiss! It is clear that the cards are
marketing the prospect of meeting lovely ladies rather that enjoying
the local scenery. So it is more like come to Matlock and meet the
pretty girls - oh, and by the way, if you don't strike lucky there
are some pleasant landmarks that you can visit as a consolation!
Although we don't know where the first of the pair was printed,
the second was printed in Belgium and it is likely that both cards
were printed there as they are the same style of card.
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Souvenir of 1907 from Matlock.
Top, from left - Switzerland View | River Derwent from Matlock
Bridge
Second row down - Cromford Bridge
Third row down - Promenade, Matlock Bath | High Tor and Tor
Cottage, Matlock Dale
Bottom row, right - Chatsworth House
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1. "From Matlock" [multiview]. Published by J Welch Photographic
publishers Portsmouth. Posted 1906 and sent to Arnold. Part of the
message mentions that the sender "went to
the wakes and had a real beano".
2. "Souvenir of 1907 from Matlock" [multiview]. Trichromatic
postcard published by J. Welch & Sons, Portsmouth. Printed at our
Works in Belgium. Posted at Matlock at sent to Arnold in 1907. The
message is more practical: "have been working a bit nearly
finished May's bolero".
Both images © Susan Tomlinson collection.
Researched, written by and © Ann Andrews.
Intended for personal use only.
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