This vintage Christmas postcard by Ellen Clapsaddle features three adorable Victorian children happily bursting through an open door from outdoors. The children have been outside gathering decorations from nature. The boy in the group is dragging in a small evergreen tree, the eldest of the two girls is carrying a large sprig of holly and…
Christmas Stockings Clip Art
Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of Christmas stockings hanging from the fireplace mantle. There are four pairs of stockings, in a variety of sizes and styles, hanging empty – in anticipation of Santa’s arrival! Here is a black and white clip art version. I scanned the original image from the December 1897 issue of St….
Decorated Christmas Tree
This vintage Christmas postcard features a beautifully decorated tree and gifts placed under the tree. We can see stars in the night sky through a window behind the tree. The greeting on the card is: A Happy Christmas! Click on image to enlarge.
Santa Playing Piano Clip Art
Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for The Everett Piano that was manufactured by The John Church Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad includes a fun illustration of Santa (taking a break from delivering toys) having a jolly time playing the piano while two surprised children peek in on him around the edge of an…
Victorian Lady in Pink Christmas Card
This vintage Christmas postcard features a Victorian lady in a lovely pink and white dress. The lady is tying the pink ribbon of her green bonnet as she prepares to go out. Her matching green winter coat, or cape, is on the chair in the background. It appears the lady will be attending a Christmas party…
Snow Covered Home in the Country
This vintage illustration features a snow-covered home in the country. The brick house looks inviting and cozy nestled amongst the trees. Here is a black and white clip art version. The illustration is from the December 1893 issue of St. Nicholas magazine. Click on images to enlarge.
Shabby Book Cover Holly and Berries
This shabby and worn cover from a book titled Gems from Holmes includes rough edges and an illustration of holly and berries. The book was published in 1904. Click on image to enlarge.
Birds on Holly Branch in Snow
This sweet vintage Christmas postcard features two adorable birds cuddled together on a snowy branch. Sprigs of holly and red berries are growing from the branch. It is overcast and snowing on the birds. The greeting on the card is: Merry Christmas. Click on image to enlarge.
Deer in the Woods
Here is a wonderful vintage clip art illustration of a deer in the woods. The illustration is from Popular Natural History by Rev. J. G. Wood. The book was published in 1885. Click on image to enlarge.
St. Nicholas Christmas 1897 Cover Page
This shabby magazine cover, from the Christmas Number (December) 1897 issue of St. Nicholas magazine, includes an illustration of Santa on the roof of a house. Santa is carrying a bag filled with toys and is preparing to go down the chimney to deliver some of them. Click on image to enlarge.
York & Lancaster Rose Illustration
Here is a gorgeous vintage illustration of a variegated pink York & Lancaster Rose. I scanned the original illustration from Familiar Garden Flowers, circa 1897, by F. Edward Hulme. Click on image to enlarge.
Dolls for Christmas
This vintage illustration features three dolls around seated around a small table that is set for tea. Another doll is seated at the base of a decorated Christmas tree in the background. Here is a black and white clip art version. The illustration is from the December 1893 issue of St. Nicholas magazine. Click on…
