Illustration from In Childhoods Country (Moulton) 1896

This black and white illustration from Ethel Reed's 1896 work, *In Childhoods Country*, depicts a young girl wearing a large hat. The girl sits in an outdoor setting with a bouquet of flowers in her hand, suggesting the simple pleasures of childhood. The artist uses bold lines and cross-hatching techniques to create a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of her distinctive style. Reed was a notable illustrator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her whimsical depictions of children and nature.