This wonderful engraving of antique books is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. The description from the catalogue is, “Mr. Hanicq, of Malines, has furnished a pyramid of glazed cases, containing the important and beautiful devotional books for which he is celebrated as one of the most extensive…
Archives for November 28, 2013
Free Vintage Clapsaddle Thanksgiving Postcard Graphic ~ John Alden and Priscilla
Before I put away my vintage Thanksgiving ephemera, I would like to share one more image with you. This is an adorable Ellen Clapsaddle postcard of John Alden and Priscilla (Mullins) portrayed as children. Priscilla is sitting on a stool in front of a spinning wheel, with her face shyly turned away. John is standing…
Thanksgiving Themed Bridge Tally Cards ~ Free Graphics
In Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving in October but I’m sending warm wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving to my neighbors in the United States who are celebrating today! Here are three vintage Thanksgiving themed bridge tally cards. The scene on the first card shows a pilgrim couple walking a path through the woods. The woman…
