Papering Collection

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Paper! Paper! (engraving)
8631964 Paper! Paper! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper! Paper! Illustration for England's Pioneers)

Do You Know: Why are wages called "screw"? (colour litho)
8668144 Do You Know: Why are wages called "screw"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why are wages called "screw")

The paper mill La Guipuzcoana, in Tolosa, Spain, 19th century (litho)
AIS5355988 The paper mill La Guipuzcoana, in Tolosa, Spain, 19th century (litho); © Iberfoto.

Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel)
8766636 Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 26.2--35.1 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving)
8698377 A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Society. Economy. A wallpaper maker)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712997 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Astrolabe, detail of a plate with a projection of Frijus, 1702 (object)
MMM5471336 Astrolabe, detail of a plate with a projection of Frijus, 1702 (object) by Bion, Nicolas (1652-1733); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe)

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Astrolabe, detail of a plate with a projection of Rojas, 1702 (object)
MMM5471330 Astrolabe, detail of a plate with a projection of Rojas, 1702 (object) by Bion, Nicolas (1652-1733); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe)

The library of Sanssouci, unknown (engraving)
7273679 The library of Sanssouci, unknown (engraving); 12.3x14.7 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A look into the castle library. There is disorder)

Painter, Palace, Palette, Panther, Paper, Paper, Parlor, Parrot, Partridge, Pavement, Peacock, Peanut (engraving)
8651548 Painter, Palace, Palette, Panther, Paper, Paper, Parlor, Parrot, Partridge, Pavement, Peacock, Peanut (engraving) by German School

Illustration for Kipps by H G Wells (litho)
8652729 Illustration for Kipps by H G Wells (litho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chitterlow held the paper)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677398 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677393 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty: the princess wishing to try using a spindle)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677392 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

Science. Paper Making. Wallpaper manually printing. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434758 Science. Paper Making. Wallpaper manually printing. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Science. Paper Making. Rags washing machine (cotton paper making). Engraving in
3434751 Science. Paper Making. Rags washing machine (cotton paper making). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll)

A young girl writing, 1850
3478023 A young girl writing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a young girl writing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving)
3478780 Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Christmas cards, English, 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Campaign of Spain (1810-1814): the patient of the constitution, 19th century (colour litho)
AIS5354591 Campaign of Spain (1810-1814): the patient of the constitution, 19th century (colour litho); Museo de Historia

Antiquite egyptienne : extrait du papyrus du Livre des Morts d'Any. 19eme dynastie
AIS5335322 Antiquite egyptienne : extrait du papyrus du Livre des Morts d'Any. 19eme dynastie. 1275 avant JC Londres, british museum; © Iberfoto.

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220128 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808
MMM5480635 The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808, after Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) and Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832). by Rowlandson, T

The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop
MMM5480616 The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop (died 1713), in Tower Street in London, England

Latitude 42 degree sundial with lid Copper and paper instrument, 18th century (copper and paper)
MMM5473357 Latitude 42 degree sundial with lid Copper and paper instrument, 18th century (copper and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Science. Paper Making. Machine for wallpaper printing. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434759 Science. Paper Making. Machine for wallpaper printing. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Printing house in China, ca 1820-30 (engraving)
7422865 Printing house in China, ca 1820-30 (engraving); (add.info.: Economy. Printing house in China. Engraving, France, ca 1820-30.); © Archives Charmet.

Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910
1790237 Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910; (add.info.: the paper in France, from the rag-and-bone collect to the press , early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

"Paper, Sir?" (engraving)
8673509 "Paper, Sir?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Paper, Sir)

The Library, Hawarden, "The Temple of Peace" (b/w photo)
8654282 The Library, Hawarden, "The Temple of Peace" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library, Hawarden)

Australian types: The Sundowner (colour litho)
8630619 Australian types: The Sundowner (colour litho) by Fullwood, Albert Henry (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sundowner)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677394 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty)

Do You Know: Where the name "John Bull" comes from? (colour litho)
8668148 Do You Know: Where the name "John Bull" comes from? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where the name "John Bull" comes)

Cardboard making, French Indochina, c.1920 (photo)
8698319 Cardboard making, French Indochina, c.1920 (photo); (add.info.: Economy. Paper factory in French Indochina (Vietnam). Carton making with the hydraulic press

Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers
6428134 Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers, 19th century (paint on paper); Photo © Ken Welsh

Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers
6428132 Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers, 19th century (paint on paper); Photo © Ken Welsh

A shipmaster, in the Royal Navy in the 18th century, to achieve this rank
MMM5482487 A shipmaster, in the Royal Navy in the 18th century, to achieve this rank, a man had to have served at least one year as the captain's secretary, to write the mail and the logbook

Royal Letter Head, Nawab of Junagadh, Junagadh, Saurashtra, Gujara, India, early 20th century (paper)
7381564 Royal Letter Head, Nawab of Junagadh, Junagadh, Saurashtra, Gujara, India, early 20th century (paper); © Dilip Rajgor/Dinodia Photo.

Letter Head with Royal Seal or Coat of Arms of Diwan, Bhavnaga, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India, 7th May 1912 (paper)
7381563 Letter Head with Royal Seal or Coat of Arms of Diwan, Bhavnaga, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India, 7th May 1912 (paper); © Dilip Rajgor/Dinodia Photo.

A paper cutting or silhouette of Samuel Richardson reading Clarissa to his muses and graces
6867186 A paper cutting or silhouette of Samuel Richardson reading Clarissa to his muses and graces. Samuel Richardson, 1689-1761. English writer and printer

Science. Paper Making. Mills for rags (cotton paper making). Engraving in
3434749 Science. Paper Making. Mills for rags (cotton paper making). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672638 Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II)

Paper mills, Iping, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676044 Paper mills, Iping, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper mills, Iping, Sussex)

Rotogravure rotary press (litho)
8663787 Rotogravure rotary press (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotogravure rotary press)

Dagobert the barbet (colour litho)
8664101 Dagobert the barbet (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mines and mining on paper, familiar scenes (engraving)
8644057 Mines and mining on paper, familiar scenes (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mines and mining on paper, familiar scenes)

Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s (litho)
8642582 Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s)

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"Papering: A Journey Through Time and Art" Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children, captured in a vibrant landscape painting from 1892, brings to life the joy of papering. The delicate strokes of colour on paper create an enchanting scene that transports us to a world filled with laughter and imagination. In contrast, Tsekhons' book of the dead takes us back even further, showcasing the intricate detail of ancient Egyptian papyrus. One particular section depicts the psychostasis, or weighing of souls, revealing the significance that paper held in preserving beliefs and rituals across centuries. Moving forward in time, we encounter Bourges Cathedral's architectural wonders through a study of arch mouldings on charcoal-drawn spandrels and string courses. This meticulous representation on paper allows us to appreciate the craftsmanship involved in creating such magnificent structures. The Crystal Palace Paper captures innovation at its finest. Created using pen with wash technique in 1852, this artwork exemplifies how paper can be transformed into something extraordinary – a testament to human creativity. Science meets art as we delve into handmade paper engraving featured in "Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie" from France circa 1880. This engraving showcases the intricacies involved in traditional paper-making techniques while celebrating industrial achievements. Shifting our focus towards history and politics, we encounter ink-on-paper documents - multiple copies of East India Company Charters dating back to December 31st, 1600. These charters symbolize power dynamics between nations during colonial times when ink met parchment for significant legal agreements shaping global commerce. Lastly but not leastly is Henry Fawcett and Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett immortalized on canvas through oil paints in 1872. Their portrait reminds us that behind every great movement lies ideas penned down on humble sheets—ideas that changed societies forever.