This vintage book plate includes two beautiful illustrations of sparrows perched on branches. The bird at the top of the page is a Song Sparrow. The bird on the lower half of the page is a Chipping Sparrow. Here is a black and white clip art version of the page. I scanned the original page…
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How Polite by Oscar Pletsch
This vintage engraving, by Oscar Pletsch, is titled: How Polite. The illustration features a Victorian boy bending to present a young girl a cookie from a plate of cookies he is holding with both hands. The little girl is holding a basket of flowers in one hand and is shyly about to reach out for…
Higgin’s Eureka Salt Ad
Here is a nice pinkish-colored vintage magazine advertisement for a linen bag of Higgin’s Eureka Fine Salt. I scanned this ad from a supplement to the November 1889 issue of the American Agriculturist magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
The Champion Colt Axtell
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a magnificent champion colt named Axtell. My original scan of this beautiful antique horse engraving is from the January 1890 issue of the American Agriculturist magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
French Seed Label Carnation
Here are two beautiful French vintage seed labels for carnations. The first label includes an illustration of four carnations, each a different color. The description on the label is Oillet de Fleuristes Double, nain, hatif, varie. The second label features a single white carnation. The description on the label is Oillet Double Blanc. This type…
Stamped Leather Horse Saddle
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a beautiful stamped leather horse saddle. The image is from the February 1896 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
LITTLE PHILLIS by Kate Greenaway
This vintage storybook page features an illustrated poem, by Kate Greenaway, about little girl named Phillis. Little Phillis is walking along a garden path, hand in hand with an older sister or her young mother. LITTLE PHILLIS I AM a very little girl,I think that I’ve turned two;And if you’d like to know my nameI’d like…
Raspberry Plant
Here is a page from a vintage gardening catalog that features detailed information and prices for raspberry and gooseberry plants as well as a brief price list of a variety of vegetable plants and roots available for purchase through the catalog. Included on the page is an illustration of a fruiting raspberry plant. Here is…
Victorian Embroidery Design
Here is fancy Victorian border and corner spray design that was finished in ribbon work and embroidery. The design is illustrated in dark blue over a light blue background. My original scan is from the June 1904 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Within Reach
This adorable vintage clip art illustration features a young Victorian girl reaching for a treat from a table that is set for a tea party or lunch. I think the little girl is planning to share with her cat because she has placed one of the small plates on the floor beside him. The cat…
Daisy Flower Child by Elizabeth Gordon
Here is a shabby vintage storybook page that includes an illustration of an adorable Daisy flower child. The page also includes the following short poem: LITTLE golden-hearted DaisyTold the sun that she felt lazy;Said the earth was quite too wet,She thought she wouldn’t open yet. Here is a cleaner version of the daisy flower child….
Flowers and Leaves Embroidery Pattern
This lovely vintage embroidery design consists of a pattern of flowers and leaves within a swirly frame. The image is from the October 1897 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
