Here is a unique image of a baboon holding open a book to display two of the pages within. The image is from an advertisement for Wood’s Natural History book that appeared in the April 1894 issue of The Delineator magazine. Here is a version of the image with the book having blank pages. Click…
Animals
Vintage Circus Horse Clip Art
Here is a sketch of a vintage circus horse. His mane is trimmed and there is a pretty flower fastened to the bridle at the base of his ear. This is the fourth in a series of eight vintage circus images that I’ll be posting from the November 1891 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Hereford Steer ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Yesterday, while looking through Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management (circa 1888) to find ice-cream recipes to add to my blog this morning, I came across this wonderful image of a Hereford Steer. I love it and thought some of you may as well. Click on image to enlarge.
The Newfoundland Dog ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a vintage image of a happy looking Newfoundland dog with a wagging tongue and fluffy coat. The image is from Cassell’s Household Guide, Volume I, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.
Charles Twelvetrees Vintage Image ~ Make Puppies Grow
In this fun vintage image by Charles Twelvetrees, a young boy is using a watering pail to pour water over his puppy. The caption below the image is, “This Makes Flowers Grow -So Of Course It Will Make Puppies Grow” The image is part of a collection of Twelvetrees’ illustrations titled, “One of His Quiet Hours” from the October 1917 issue…
Curious Kittens ~ Vintage Storybook Image
This vintage storybook image includes two adorable kittens curious about a hatbox. The image is from A Round Robin, by M. A. Hoyer and Robert Ellice Mack, illustrated by Harriett M. Bennett, circa 1891. Click on image to enlarge.
Hen Feeding Chicks Vintage Easter Postcard ~ Free Digital Image
This vintage Easter postcard includes an image of a hen and her chicks in a lush green meadow. The hen is bringing food and all of her adorable chicks are rushing toward her for it. The old fashioned message on the card is: A Joyous Eastertide. Click on image to enlarge.
Vintage Horse Covert Hack ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a vintage black and white clip art image of a sleek, elegant horse. The breed of this horse is covert hack. The image is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume II, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.
Swan, Duck, Ducklings ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
In this beautiful old image, a graceful swan, a contented-looking duck and 3 adorable little ducklings are all swimming peacefully in the water of a pond at the farm. The image is from an antique children’s storybook titled Visit to the Farm by Koerner & Hayes, 1896. Here is a black and white clipart version of the image….
Rooster Hen Dorkings ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a black and white clip art image of a rooster and hen. These beauties are Dorkings (breed). The image is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume II, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.
The Little Pets Victorian Advertising Card ~ Free Digital Image
This Victorian advertising card includes an adorable image of a young girl cuddling three kittens. A small black dog, watching from the sidelines, appears to be a little jealous. The advertising on the back of the card is for Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with the Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda. Click on images…
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…
