Reed Collection (page 5)

Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus), 1823. The stem of the reed was used by the Ancient Egyptians to make a form of paper. It was also used to produce fibre for sails, mats and cloth

History of Paper: 2, c1900. Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus) being used to make writing material in Ancient Egypt. The stem of the reed was used to make a form of paper

Ancient Egyptians hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks. The picture shows a papyrus reed bed with fish and numerous birds including a flock of geese taking to the air. From the British Museum

Pan playing his pipes, Wood engraving, London, 1862. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Pan playing his pipes, Wood engraving, London, 1862. Illustration by Lord Leighton (1830-96) for Elizabeth Barrett Brownings poem A Musical Instrument What is he doing

Gray Heron (Aosagi) and Mizu-aoi Plant, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Gray Heron (Aosagi) and Mizu-aoi Plant, 1857

Frontispiece, Voyage en bateau, 1862. Creator: Charles Francois Daubigny
Frontispiece, Voyage en bateau, 1862

Charlecote Hall, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Charlecote Hall, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

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