The front of this Victorian Christmas card, by Raphael Tuck and Sons, features an illustration of a beautiful yellow rose and the greeting: Remembrance. The message on the inside of the card, by H. M. Burnside, is: A bright and happy ChristmasA Christmas card’sa little thingSo much of lovingwish to bring,But still, my souveniryou’ll takeIn…
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Victorian Roses Christmas Card
The front of this Victorian Christmas greeting card features two beautiful pink roses, a mesh design, a lovely scalloped edge and the greeting: All best Wishes. The message on the inside of the card, by Charlotte Murray, is: Wishing you a happy Christmas.Very peaceful be thy Christmas,In the calm, clear light of heaven.Gladdened by the…
Poinsettia Christmas Postcard ~ Free Vintage Image
This vintage Christmas postcard includes a lovely illustration of a poinsettia and the message: A Joyous ChristmasTo youmy friendGood CheerI send,This Christmas-tide. Click on image to enlarge.
Poinsettia Stencil ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a beautiful black and white clip art illustration of a poinsettia flower and one leaf. The image is a stencil from the Priscilla Fancy Work Catalogue, 1910. Click on image to enlarge.
Group of Bellflowers ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
This beautiful group of flowers includes four varieties of Campanulas, commonly known as bellflowers. They species included are: C. lactiflora, C. rotundifolia Hostii, C. carpathica turbinata and C. carpathica alba. The illustration is from the Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening – A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture, edited by George Nicholson, circa 1885. Here is a black and white…
Poinsettia Christmas Flower ~ Free Vintage Image
Here is a vintage illustration of a poinsettia, a beautiful red flower, with green leaves, that is often referred to as the Christmas flower and one that is used in many Christmas displays. Here is a second version of the poinsettia image. I’ve removed the dark yellow circle and original book page in the background…
Winter Scene Calling Card ~ Free Vintage Image
This beautifully aged and shabby Victorian calling card includes a winter scene framed by a dove, an extended hand, branches and roses. There are icicles hanging from the upper branches. The background of the card has a lovely embossed design and scalloped corners. Click on image to enlarge.
Abutilon Insigne Flower ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a beautiful vintage flower clip art image. The name of the flower is Abutilon Insigne; it is commonly known as Indian mallow or velvetleaf. The image is from the Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening – A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture, edited by George Nicholson, circa 1885. Click on image to enlarge.
Basket of Flowers ~ Free Vintage Image
This lovely Victorian card features three white flowers spilling from a basket that has tipped onto its side. The greeting on the card is: With Affection and Regard. Click on image to enlarge.
Embroidery Picture Frame ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
This vintage embroidery pattern for a picture frame includes a beautiful design of flowers and branches. The image is from the February 1896 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Roses Calling Card ~ Free Vintage Image
This beautiful Victorian calling card includes an illustration of two red roses and a rosebud, loosely enclosed and wrapped at the base with a white paper or cloth, and a small note pinned to the left of the roses. The message on the notepaper is: The sender thinks always of thee. The name of the…
Rose and Bird Card ~ Free Victorian Graphic
This lovely Victorian card features a pretty pink rose and a circle of branches framing a sweet bird. In the circular shape, behind the bird, is a bright blue sky over a country winter scene. The background of the card is a soft yellow color. Click on image to enlarge.
