GIA4772766: Paper making in China in “Les wonders de l'industrie”” by Louis Figuier, Paris, 19th century: 5 - after being crushed the pieces of bamboo macerate again. 6 - the lime is added to the maceration tank 7 - the mould is immersed in liquid paste 8 - the paper oars are cut., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4773097: The blower in his hole. A theatre blower helps comedians remember their text when they're on stage. Here he is depicted in his “hole” an opening practiced on the front of the scene away from the eyes of the public. Engraving of the 19th century., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4773281: Costume for the character of Arrigo in the opera “Giovanna de Guzman”” name of the first representation of the Sicilian Vepres (I vespri siciliani) composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Anonymous costume made for the Scala Theatre in Milan in 1856., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images