This lovely art deco birthday card includes dark gold swirls, a pastel green background and dark yellow flowers with tinges of pink. The message on the card is: A Happy BirthdayMay your birthday arriveWith gladness and laughter,And keep your heart gladFor a long time after. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Baby Bassinet ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a black and white clip art image of a beautiful Victorian baby bassinet that includes plenty of ruffles and lace. The image is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume II, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.
New Horse Lawn Mower ~ Free Antique Catalogue Ad and Clip Art
Here is an interesting antique catalogue advertisement for a Henderson New Horse Lawn Mower. The ad claims that this new mower will leave the surface of the lawn as smooth as velvet. I’m guessing the man riding the mower takes the job seriously since he’s dressed in a suit and not just any old pair…
Puppy in Wooden Tub ~ Free Vintage Image
This adorable brown puppy is about to get a bath in an old-fashioned, small wooden tub that has been placed on a short stool. The image is from A Summer at Grandma’s, published by Homewood Publishing Company in 1902. Click on image to enlarge.
Ornate Vintage Swirl Frame ~ Free Clip Art
This lovely ornate vintage frame includes plenty of fancy swirls. It’s from Hill’s Manual of Social and Business Forms, by Thos. E. Hill, 1886. Click on image to enlarge (actual size is much larger than reflected in this preview).
Valentine Owls on a Branch ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
This vintage valentine features two cute owls snuggled together on a branch. The owl on the left is holding a small red heart with the caption “W-H-O-O?” Tucked behind the wing of the owl on the right is a larger red heart with the message, “No one but YOU-HOO for my Valentine!” Click on image…
Free Retro ‘Cup O Tea’ Valentine Clip Art
Happy Valentine’s Day! This adorable retro valentine features a flowered teapot with a happy facial expression. A small blue teacup with a face of contentment rests alongside the teapot. A red heart tucked behind the teapot includes the message: You’re my ‘Cup O Tea’. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Ornamental Clock Engraving ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a clip art image of a beautiful ornate clock. Two small cherubs decorate the top of the vase-shaped clock and two larger cherubs, casually draped with a garland of flowers, are relaxed on the elegant base. I think the cherub on the left, holding the arrow, is cupid. I would like to ask…
Free Vintage Illustrated Valentine Poem
Here is an illustrated vintage Valentine poem that is framed in a lovely ornate green design. The aged, yellowed page is from the book Beauties by Harrison Fisher, Verse by Carolyn Wells, Decorations by Theodore B. Hapgood, published in 1913. Click on image to enlarge.
Blog and Etsy Shop Update
My husband and I have separated and I will likely be returning to the work force in a few months. In order to earn some extra money, I plan to stock my Etsy shop as much as I have time for. I considered closing my blog but I sincerely enjoy blogging so I’ve decided to…
Vintage Snowman New Year Greeting Card
This vintage new year greeting card features an adorable snowman holding a straw broom. He is wearing a black hat, orange ear muffs, green mittens and a red ribbon tied into a bow at the neck. The message on the front of the card is: Happy New Year! Here is the inside of the card…
Antique Wine Glasses Engraving ~ Free Digital Clip Art Image
Here is a clip art image of a group of five beautifully engraved antique wine glasses. The image is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
