Here is a vintage illustration of a pendulum. And a cleaner black and white clip art version of the pendulum. I scanned the original image from the book, “The Farmer’s Companion”. The book was published in 1881.
Objects
Vintage Trunk Clip Art
Here is a vintage catalog advertisement for a flat-top, canvas-covered dress trunk. The trunk featured an iron bottom, iron center bands, malleable iron clamps, a strong lock and was paper lined. It was available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 28 to 40 inches. Each size was a different price. The lowest price for…
Vintage Luggage Clip Art Illustration
This vintage illustration features two pieces of Victorian luggage with an unopened umbrella tucked between them. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration. I scanned the original image from the May 1900 issue of The Delineator magazine.
Vintage Candle Clip Art
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a candle in a candlestick. The candle is lit and rays are drawn around the flame to represent light emanating from it. I scanned the original image from an encyclopedia in my collection that was published in the United States prior to 1923.
Vintage Microscope Clip Art
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a binocular microscope. A binocular microscope is one that has two eye pieces for the viewer to use. I scanned the original image from The Teachers’ and Pupils” Cyclopaedia, 1905.
Victorian Clock Clip Art
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a beautifully ornate Victorian clock. The clock was porcelain and priced at $3.98 in 1897. I scanned the original image from the H. O’Neill & Co. 1897-8 Fall & Winter Fashion Catalogue.
Vintage Smoking Pipe Clip Art
Here are two vintage clip art illustrations of smoking pipes. Both were made from briar wood. The first pipe was priced at 25 cents and the second one was 48 cents in 1916. I scanned the original images from the 1916 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue.
Vintage Alarm Clock Clip Art
Here is a vintage alarm clock clip art illustration. The numbers on the face of the clock are Roman Numerals. The clock sits on two small legs and has a large bell at the top, above the clock face. I scanned the original illustration from The Wanamaker Stores 1903-4 Holiday Catalogue.
Free Vintage Clip Art Steamer Trunk
Here is a vintage catalog listing for a “Battleship” Steamer Trunk. The trunk was available in three sizes with prices ranging from $10.00 for the smallest size to $11.60 for the largest size. The ad is from the 1916 Sears Roebuck and Co. winter catalogue. Here is a black and white clip art version of the trunk from the…
Hair Clippers, Barbers Shears and Shaving Supplies
This antique catalog page features a variety of hair clippers, barbers’ shears and shaving supplies. Click on image to enlarge. I scanned the original page from the 1916 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue.
Picnic Basket Clip Art
This vintage magazine clipping promotes the use of a portable wicker picnic basket (referred to as a fruit package) “for packing fruit, game, vegetables, bottled liquids, meat, and any of those things which we put up in the square or oblong crates.” Here is a black and white clip art version of the open and…
Round Corner Vulcanized Fiber Trunk
Here is a vintage catalogue listing for a round corner vulcanized fiber trunk. The trunk was available in three sizes with prices ranging from $19.60 for the smallest size to $23.20 for the largest size. The ad is from the 1916 Sears Roebuck and Co. winter catalogue. Here is a black and white clip art version of the trunk…
