Here is a beautiful sample of ornamental typography. The page is titled Specimen of Ornamental Lettering Showing Use of Old English Text. I scanned the original from Hill’s Manual of Social and Business Forms, by Thos. E. Hill. The book was published in 1886. The wording on this beautiful specimen of ornamental typography is: Fireman’s Herald,PRIZE.WHEREASTHE PUBLISHERS OF THEFireman’s Herald,OFNew…
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Victorian Girls Fashion ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a sweet image of two Victorian girls sharing a hug. They are modelling two of the latest girls’ clothing styles for the winter of 1891. The outfit of the girl on the left is referred to as a Child’s House Toilette and the outfit of the girl on the right is referred to…
Brahmas Hen and Rooster ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a wonderful vintage clip art image of a hen and rooster. They are Light Brahmas. The illustration is from a dictionary in my collection that was published in 1906. Click on image to enlarge.
Turnip French Seed Label ~ Free Vintage Image
This vintage French seed label features a wonderful illustration of a two golden yellow turnips. The description on the label is Navet Jaune Boule D’or. This type of vintage seed label would have been pasted on a seed packet or jar of seeds for retail sale. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Pitcher ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a vintage clip art image of a beautiful antique pitcher mantel ornament. The pitcher had gold plated mounting, was 19 ½” high and sold for $3.98 in 1897-98. The illustration is from the H. O’Neill & Co. 1897-8 Fall & Winter Fashion Catalogue. Click on image to enlarge.
Little Buttercup ~ Free Storybook Image
Here is a shabby vintage storybook page that includes an adorable illustration of a yellow flower child named Buttercup. The page also includes a poem about the thirsty little Buttercup who catches dew and drinks it up. The page is from Flower Children, The Little Cousins of The Field and Garden by Elizabeth Gordon. The book was published…
Roman Numeral Clock
Here is a vintage catalog listing for an educational dial. The dial is a child’s clock that was 12″ in diameter, printed on thick cardboard, and was provided with movable steel hands. The numbers on the clock are Roman Numerals. The price of the clock was 25 cents in 1913. The ad is from the Northern School Supply Company Catalog,…
Pink Rose Birthday Greetings ~ Free Vintage Image
This colorful vintage postcard features two beautiful pink roses in a glass vase and another pink rose lying on the table beside the vase. The message on the postcard is: Birthday Greetings. For additional creative options, here is a version of the postcard without the birthday message. Click on image to enlarge.
Standard Alphabets ~ Free Vintage Graphic
Here is a vintage page of four Standard Alphabets. The alphabets included on the page are: Antique Pointed Extended, Sign Language, Doric and Pointed Condensed. The page is from Hill’s Manual of Social and Business Forms, by Thos. E. Hill, 1886. Click on image to enlarge.
Turtle Cuspadore ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a vintage catalogue advertisement for an antique copper turtle cuspadore. The cost of the cuspadore was $1.25 in 1898. Here is a black and white clip art version of the turtle from the ad. And a second version with the parts below the turtle’s belly removed. The image is from the Koch & Co. Spring and…
Victorian Farmers Loading Hay
This Victorian farm clip art piece features two farmers loading hay into a horse-drawn cart. One of the farmers is standing beside the cart, passing hay to another farmer that is working in the cart. The scene includes a few roosters roaming around the cart. Click on image to enlarge.
Elegant Victorian Spooky House ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a clip art image of an elegant Victorian house. I think this house would work well as a spooky or haunted house for your Halloween projects. The illustration is from Our Homes and Their Adornments by Almon C. Varney, 1882. Click on image to enlarge.
