If I would have been the one to write the book these beautiful images of wings are from, I would have called these: Angel Wing No. 1 and Angel Wing No. 2. However, the author determines these to be: The Wing of a Duck (No. 1) and The Wing of a Wild Goose (No. 2). The…
Birds
Little Brown Bird ~ Vintage School Lesson
This page, from a children’s vintage school book, includes a story about a little brown bird that has a nest in a tree. The bird can see the cat but the cat cannot see the bird because the bird’s nest is hidden by leaves in the tree. The page is from Our Little Book for Little Folks,…
Bird on Branch with Leaves and Berries
This adorable bird perched on a branch with leaves and berries is an embroidery design from Cassell’s Household Guide, Volume I, circa 1869. The bird image is Fig. 2 referred to in the paragraph below, copied from the book: “The design given in Fig. 2 is one which may be applied to almost any article,…
Robin and Boy Vintage School Reader Page ~ Free Digital Image
This shabby page, from a vintage school reader, includes an image of a boy talking to a robin in a tree. The boy wants the robin to play with him. Mr. Robin cannot play because he has three baby robins in the nest to help take care of. I scanned the page from Child Life, A…
Poppies Birds and Best Wishes ~ Free Vintage Postcard Image
This lovely vintage postcard includes an image of poppies in a green vase and two white birds (perhaps doves?) in the foreground. The message on the card is Best Wishes. Here is a version of the postcard without the words. Click on images to enlarge.
Bird Seed Ad and Clip Art ~ Free Vintage Graphics
This vintage catalogue advertisement includes a description and prices for Peter Henderson & Co boxed bird seed. The package of bird seed includes an illustration of a bird in a cage. I scanned this ad from the Peter Henderson & Co. Everything for the Garden Manual, 1898. Here is a black and white clip art version of…
Free Vintage Birdcage Clip Art Images
Here are two beautifully designed vintage birdcages. I scanned the original images from Cassell’s Household Guide, Volume II, circa 1869. Click on images to enlarge.
Purple Flowers and Doves ~ Free Vintage Postcard Image
This beautiful vintage postcard includes an image of purple flowers growing from a lime green vase. Some of the purple petals are fastened to the top handle of the vase and some petals have fallen to the table. One white dove is flying out from the flowers while another dove watches from its standing position…
Vintage Birthday Postcard Lady and Birds ~ Free Digital Image
This lovely vintage postcard features an image of a lady in a copper colored dress seated on a rock ledge in a garden. She is framed by rose branches and several doves. One of the birds is resting on the lady’s right hand, one is resting on her left shoulder and one bird is delivering…
Birds and Flowers Postcard ~ Free Vintage Image
Blue birds and pink flowers frame an elegant window and balcony on this beautiful vintage postcard. You can find another lovely vintage postcard with birds and flowers outside a window on my blog here. For added creative options, here is a version without the writing. Click on images to enlarge.
Vintage Birds and Flowers Postcard ~ Free Download
This beautiful vintage postcard features an illustration of two birds in flight against a backdrop of blue flowers. One of the birds is carrying a sealed envelope and the message “Best Wishes” appears at the top of the postcard. For added creative options, here is a version of the postcard without the writing. Click on…
Flowers and Birds ~ Free Vintage Image
This lovely old postcard includes reddish colored flowers and three birds framing the outer edges of an elegant gold trimmed window. A white curtain hangs inside the window and a dim light is on in the room. The message in the lower right corner of the card is: Best Wishes. For added creative options, here…
