Here are five styles of Victorian gentlemen’s band-bows, or bow ties. The top three styles are white illustrations on a black background. The lower two are black ties on a white background. The images are from the January 1896 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Black and White
Victorian Evening Gown
Here is an illustration of a Victorian lady modelling a beautiful formal evening gown. The lady is holding a fan in her right hand and resting her left hand on the back of a chair. This illustration shows the back side view of her elegant outfit, which consists of a Ladies’ Evening Waist and a…
Victorian Etiquette New Year’s Calls
Here is a two-page article on the etiquette of New Year’s Calls. It was the Victorian era and the rules for social etiquette were much different than they are today. I first planned only to scan the decorative illustration from the first page but I thought some of you may enjoy reading (or working with)…
Antique Wine Decanters
Here are two clip art illustrations of antique wine decanters. The images are from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on images to enlarge.
Winslow’s Ice Skates Clip Art
This vintage magazine advertisement features an offer for a free lithographed catalogue that includes “everything of interest to skaters”. The ad includes an illustration of a Winslow ice skate. The ad is from the December 1897 issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration of the…
Antique Wine Glasses Clip Art
Here are two clip art illustrations of antique wine glasses. The images are from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on images to enlarge.
Warm Wool Blankets Clip Art
This vintage catalogue page features descriptions, sizing, pricing and illustrations of four styles of warm wool blankets. The page is from the 1916 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue. Here is a black and white clip art version of the blankets from the ad. Click on images to enlarge.
Vintage Christmas Tree Clip Art
Here is a fun clip art illustration of a vintage Christmas tree that is decorated with garland and lit candles. The image is from the December 1900 issue of The Designer magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Pincushion Thimble Spoolholder
This vintage magazine advertisement features a combination pincushion, thimble and spoolholder. The ad claims this combination to be “a wonderful convenience in sewing” and it “saves time and worry”. The ad is from the December 1897 issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration from the…
Victorian Clocks ~ Free Clip Art
This vintage clip art illustration includes two beautiful Victorian clocks. The images are from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
A Christmas Menu
This vintage Christmas menu includes: Oysters, Soup, Crackers, Fish, Potatoes, Caper Sauce, Sweetbread Pate, Roast Capon, Jelly, Creamed Onions, Ginger Punch, Plum Pudding, Fruit, Coffee, Nuts and Bonbons. A lovely design of holly and berries, tied with a bow, decorates the top of the menu. Here is a black and white clip art version of…
Ladies’ Circular Wrap Clip Art
Here is a beautiful illustration of a Victorian lady modelling an elegant Ladies’ Circular Wrap. The image is from the December 1900 issue of The Designer magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
