[Dedication Page 2] 1851 - 1855

“[Dedication Page 2]” is a cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, a pioneering photographer and botanist. It is part of her groundbreaking work, *Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions*, published between 1851 and 1855. The image displays a handwritten dedication page from Atkins, discussing her use of cyanotype to capture the intricate details of algae specimens. This page, along with the other cyanotypes in the book, revolutionized botanical illustration, showcasing the potential of photography in scientific documentation. Atkins' work contributed significantly to the development of photographic processes and contributed to the scientific understanding of algae.