“A Girl’s Life and other pictures”, the latest addition to my Harrison Fisher collection of books, has arrived! Yay!! The parcel card was delivered to our mailbox on Friday but we’ve had a busy weekend and didn’t get a chance to pick up the package until today. This book is huge – it measures 12.5″ x 17.5″!…
Silhouette of Children Dancing
This silhouette of children dancing is also from the book, “Holiday Fun”, published by McLoughlin Bros. in 1900. Click on the image to enlarge.
Silhouette of Children Playing
This silhouette of children playing is from the book, “Holiday Fun”, published by McLoughlin Bros. in 1900. Click on the image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Clip Art Little Maid
I just love this adorable Ellen Clapsaddle ca 1910 Thanksgiving postcard. Click on the image to enlarge.
Harrison Fisher Taste of Paradise
This vintage Harrison Fisher illustration, Taste of Paradise, is now available in my Etsy shop. The image is linked to my shop.
Victorian Card Snowy Building and Doves
This Victorian advertising card is no longer in perfect condition but it is still beautiful and has some wonderful features to use in your designs! I don’t know birds very well but I think these are doves and this card reminds me of the old song “On the Wings of a Snow White Dove”. Click on images to…
Children Carry Gifts on Snowy Night
This cute illustration is from the book, “Holiday Fun”, published by McLoughlin Bros. in 1900. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Country Church Scene
It’s going to be a blustery winter day here today. In fact, we have a winter storm warning in effect: snow, heavy at times, blowing snow with visibility less than 1 km., wind east 40 km/h gusting to 60 with temperature falling to -13C this afternoon. Brrrr. I would much rather stay nestled in the comfort of my warm…
Old Father Christmas Vintage Illustration
Here’s a sketch of “Old Father Christmas”, from the children’s book, “Holiday Fun”, published in 1900 by McLoughlin Bros. Click on the image to enlarge.
Victorian Girls Christmas Stocking
The scene on this vintage Christmas Lion Coffee advertising card features two young girls at play. One little girl has her arms full of toys and is looking on as the other girl is reaching for a gift at the bottom of a long stocking. Here is the back of the card. Click on images to…
Holiday Fun Owl on Gate
I love everything about this page, from the image itself to the toasty-warm foxing that has developed over the last 111 years. This is the first image page of the book, “Holiday Fun”, published in 1900 by McLoughlin Bros., and while not overly Christmas-themed, I just had to share it with you! Click on the image to enlarge.
Red and Black Victorian Ladies Dresses
This free image is from the December 1900 issue of The Designer magazine. Click on the image to enlarge.
