Gertrude Lorimer's Commonplace Book

Character Commentary:

         I left the shop for a few hours today with Lucy when I met a young girl sitting on the curb and looking gloomily looking at drawing . My curiousity was piqued, and I wanted to see what she was working on.  I feel a rush of angst as I take a look. The artist has a great point, but the fact that it is even needs to be made is quite sad for society, and women such as myself. The topic of suffrage is a very important one; as a lady who works in photography, a male dominated profession, there are times where the playing field…

Character Commentary:

     I was walking down the street today after Sunday morning mass. I stopped by the newsstand and began to browse through the papers to see if there our advertisment for 'The Ladies' Pictorial and Fine Art Company' since business has been rather slow recently. We also have been putting displays in the windows to hopefully attract customers. Anyways, an issue of the Baptist Chronicle caught my eye. I enjoy when the new issues come out each month.  Upon seeing these two advertisemenst for Scholastic Trading Co. and James E. Lewis in the…

Character Commentary:

     Just yesterday I was flipping through a new book I found called Street Life of London. How exciting! As a photographer myself, I am always greatly enthused to see others in this field of work. What an intriguing frame; a photographer being photographed! He is taking a still shot of a young family. Oh, how I wish life could be that simple once more! With the loss of my father, it is hard finding financial stability. However, I can say I am very lucky to have turned a passion of mine into a career, with the help of my…