This page includes a school lesson about the head, eyes and ears of John’s dog and Mary’s cat. The page is from Our Little Book for Little Folks, an antique school reader that was published in 1896. Here are black and white versions of the images from the page. Click on images to enlarge.
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Free Vintage Image ~ Holly and Berries
This lovely sprig of holly and berries is from a book of poetry titled Gems from Bryant, published by DeWolfe Fiske & Co. in 1904. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Ladies’ Evening Gowns
These Victorian ladies are posing with vintage fans in hand as they model elegant ladies’ evening gowns. The image is from the November 1891 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Glass of Water on Ice
Here is a black and white clip art glass of water on ice. There are two straws in the glass. The image is from the March 1895 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Red Roses on a Victorian Fan Clip Art
This beautiful Victorian clip art piece includes an image of dark red roses and greenery tied to the stem of a fan with a blue bow. The message on the card is: A Token of SINCERE affection. Click on image to enlarge.
Vintage Tea Set Clip Art
Here is an elegant black and white clip art tea set. The image is from the November 1899 issue of The Designer magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Image ~ Birds and Birdcage
In this vintage image, one bird is perched inside an old fashioned birdcage and two birds are perched on the branch of a tree just outside the cage. 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.
Free Vintage Image ~ Old Grocery Invoice
Here is a vintage invoice from the early 1900’s. It was printed for C. H. Adams, caterer and manufacturer of pure ice cream. The store also sold groceries, fruit, confectionery, temperance drinks, notions and baked goods. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Scissors Clip Art
This vintage advertisement for Champion Cheap Scissors includes five different types of scissors, including: ladies’ scissors, pocket scissors, ripping or surgical scissors, sewing-machine scissors, tailors’ points and dressmakers’ scissors. The ad is from the April 1894 issue of The Delineator magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version of the scissors. Click on…
Victorian Boy with Christmas Gifts
The adorable image by Ellen Clapsaddle on this vintage Christmas postcard includes a boy decorating his red hat with sprigs of holly. A collection of beautifully decorated Christmas gifts is stacked on the snow behind the boy. The message on the postcard is: Christmas Greetings. Fair be all thy hopes and prosperous thy Life. Click on…
Free Vintage Image ~ Apple Pie and Pastry Recipes
Here is a well-used vintage cookbook page that includes an illustration of apple pie and recipes for pie crust, prune pie and apple pie filling. The page is from Igleheart’s Cake Secrets, 1922. And a cleaner version of the apple pie image. Click on images to enlarge.
School Girl Poem and Clip Art
A Little School-Girl is a poem written by Frances Bent Dillingham, illustrated by Olive Rush. This page is from the February 1899 issue of St. Nicholas magazine. Here are black and white clip art versions of the illustrations from the page. Click on images to enlarge.
