Fanny's Commonplace Book

Character: This is a snapshot of the humble home that my sisters bought. Aunt Caroline spoke so poorly of us for purchasing this home as it is “unwomanly” as she put it. I agree and I would rather purchase a home with my future husband, however it is just short of dreadful living with Aunt Caroline. My help towards the home is the 50 pounds from my mother as my small income. This home was perfect for my sisters because it came with a built-in photography studio. I, on the other hand, will be spending my time in the sitting room mostly. In my mind, I needed to step up for my sisters. It was…

Character : This gorgeous picture was drawn of me and my sisters as we attended the private viewing of Sidney Darrell’s works at the Berkeley Galleries. He extended an invitation after our attendance at show sunday. I decided to keep this image because I want it to be known that I attended in my bonnet as I requested. My sisters are always roping me into things, a great example being this photography business in the first place. I never wanted to do anything of the sorts for us meek girls are not cut out for it. Why bother when all the men’s businesses down the street get more attention…

Character entry: Me and Mr. Marsh sure were a fine couple. I saw everyday just how much he loved and cared for me. He would leave me signs of love on my windows and on my front porch to show me he would always come back to me. This is just one of the many love letters he wrote me with this one being specifically for Valentine’s Day. He always knew how much  I wanted to be married. I have always dreamed of being a nice wife to Mr. Marsh and keeping a welcoming home for him and our future family. My sisters always admired the relations between me and Mr. Marsh and nearly every one knew…