Page Collection (page 5)

Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century
FLO4655832 Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Title page of Die Lage der arbeitenden klasse in England by Friedrich Engels (print)
527310 Title page of Die Lage der arbeitenden klasse in England by Friedrich Engels (print); (add.info.: The Conditions of the Working Classes in England in 1844)

19th century tailor
673317 19th century tailor; (add.info.: a nineteenth century tailor); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woolcomber
673310 Woolcomber; (add.info.: Woolcomber, Woolcombing was part of the process of worsted manufacture, In the manufacture of woollen textiles the raw wool was carded to lay the tangled fibres into)

Robert Hooke (1635 - 1703) English scientist. Title page of a 1745 edition of his work Micrographia
529157 Robert Hooke (1635 - 1703) English scientist. Title page of a 1745 edition of his work Micrographia, detailing his observations through various lenses

Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript)
528012 Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript); (add.info.: First page of Notker's Easter Sequence, 'Laudes Salvatori' showing Neums notation for Gregorian chant)

Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest
5311874 Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest; (add.info.: Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest, Venice, 1515)

Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest
5311873 Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest; (add.info.: Page from the first printed edition of Ptolemy Almagest, Venice, 1515)

Arcadia
5304761 Arcadia.; (add.info.: Page from "Arcadia" by Jacopo Sannazaro (1458-1530) an Italian poet, humanist and epigrammist from Naples. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century watchmaker
673314 19th century watchmaker; (add.info.: 19th century watchmaker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Title page
930948 Title page by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Personal History of David Copperfield published by Westminster Press circa 1920's).

Title page 'Two Treatises of Government: ' John Locke, 2nd edition 1694, First
528509 Title page 'Two Treatises of Government: ' John Locke, 2nd edition 1694, First, attack on Divine Right of Kings: Second, dealing with Rights of Man

The Bellman of London: Title page of ballad in the Bagford Collection (British Museum) Woodcut 1616
532662 The Bellman of London: Title page of ballad in the Bagford Collection (British Museum) Woodcut 1616 .; (add.info.: showing London night-watchman going on his rounds with bell)

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632)
540883 Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632). ; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Page from Gutenberg's Bible (c1455)
531632 Page from Gutenberg's Bible (c1455).; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal
528010 Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal. 13th-14th century (music manuscript from the Montpellier Codex of the Notre Dame (Old French)

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911.

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, sacristy of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Typing up a storm
Colin Dixon

Reading
WASEEM AL-HAMMAD

On Writing
Chalk hourglass drawing with books, crumpled paper, and pencils. Writing creative process conceptual flat lay on a black background.. Dina Belenko

Heart in Antelope Canyon "铃羊谷"
Janice W. Chen

In the heart of a book
Jackie Matthews

moments
Ileana Bosogea-Tudor

Skin Tight
philnormanphoto

Love letter
Samanta Krivec

The Surveyor
Mel Brackstone

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693

Ueno, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Ueno, c1802. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675

The Maharajah of Jodhpore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah of Jodhpore, 1876. The Maharajah of Jodpore, G.C.S.I. is a Rajpoot chief of the highest dignity. His territory, properly called Marwar, is situated in Western India

Laura de Dianti (died 1573). Creator: Anon
Laura de Dianti (died 1573), Unknown date

Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-late 17th century

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Portrait of a Falconer Holding a Hawk on Gloved Right Hand (image 2 of 2), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Falconer Holding a Hawk on Gloved Right Hand (image 2 of 2), Late 16th century. The domesticated and specially trained birds of prey were highly prized

Page from an Herbal Manuscript (image 2 of 2), 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from an Herbal Manuscript (image 2 of 2), 13th century

Khusraw Celebrating after Killing the Dragon, page from a manuscript of the Khamsa, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Khusraw Celebrating after Killing the Dragon, page from a manuscript of the Khamsa, 17th century

Vanitas Still Life, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Vanitas Still Life, 17th century

Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oda Harunaga and a Page with a Lantern, 1865. From 100 Ghost Tales from China and Japan

King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)
King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)

The Temple Page Shiragikumaru Wrestling a Green Demon, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Temple Page Shiragikumaru Wrestling a Green Demon, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India... 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1876. The future King Edward VII bestows a decoration on an Indian ruler

Customer Entertained in the Yoshiwara, 1804. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Customer Entertained in the Yoshiwara, 1804. From Illustrated Book of Annual Celebrations in the Green Houses

Inari Shrine at Oji, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Inari Shrine at Oji, c1802. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

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"Pages of History: From Babar to Bach, a Journey Through Time" Step into the enchanting world of literature and art as we explore the diverse realms captured within the pages. In Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books from the 1930s, witness the whimsical adventures of Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Travel further back in time to marvel at the intricate illustrations found in the Book of Kells depicting St. Matthew. The meticulous craftsmanship transports us to medieval Ireland, where beauty met devotion. Delve into science with Mendeleyev's groundbreaking periodic table from 1869. This revolutionary page revolutionized our understanding of elements and their properties. Uncover dark chapters in history through court records documenting testimony during the infamous Salem witch trials in 1692. These haunting pages remind us of humanity's capacity for fear and injustice. Turn towards spirituality with a glimpse into Lindisfarne Gospels' illuminated page, showcasing divine artistry that transcends centuries. Its vibrant colors and intricate details speak volumes about faith and dedication. Witness tradition unfold as Her Majesty Queen Mother is accompanied by her loyal pages in an iconic photograph from 1953 by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron. A testament to royal heritage preserved on these cherished pages. Nature comes alive through pressed seaweed specimens meticulously cataloged as C016 / 6127 – a reminder that even delicate flora can leave an indelible mark on paper. Immerse yourself in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales as you read its prologue on a captivating page that sets off this timeless literary masterpiece – transporting readers across ages while celebrating storytelling itself. Marvel at celestial mechanics with epicycles illustrating Mercury and Venus' orbits from 1823 (C017 /8061). These scientific diagrams showcase mankind's relentless pursuit to understand our universe better.