My mother-in-law used to be a “Tracer” for Metro-Cammell Washwood Heath. The draftsmen and designers would make their drawing in pencil, she would then trace it in Indian ink onto this very high-quality tracing paper. I recall her saying some of it had a silk base.
I have to say how skilled she was, and the level of detail and neatness was impressive. I do recall a lot of the drawing she worked on were London underground trains.
I have to say how skilled she was, and the level of detail and neatness was impressive. I do recall a lot of the drawing she worked on were London underground trains.