Title
The Silk-worm, 1850
Caption
Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk, including at bottom left caravan of laden camels . From "Graphic Illustrations of Animals, Showing Their Utility to Man" London c1850. Hand-coloured lithograph
Date
1850
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001558
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,3Mb (3,0Mb) / 11,8in x 9,3in / 3543 x 2791 (300dpi)