Title

COCHINEAL and LAC INSECTS

Caption

COCHINEAL and LAC INSECTS (Scale insects). Lacquer, varnish and scarlet dye derived from lac insect: red colour from cochineal. Hand-coloured lithograph by Waterhouse Hawkins published London c.1850. From "Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utilit

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07103_460000759

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Rights managed

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29,8Mb (2,3Mb) / 11,8in x 9,8in / 3543 x 2938 (300dpi)