This vintage clip art image features lovely bisque figures of a young Victorian lady and gentleman. The ornaments were 11 1/2″ high, had gold decorations and cost $2.25 for the pair. The image is from the 1897-8 H. O’neill & Co. catalogue. Click on image to enlarge.
Objects
Cornucopia of Flowers ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a unique and lovely vintage clip art image of a horn of plenty. The horn is filled with wheat, leaves, grapes and berries. Although I don’t see any flowers in the horn, the image is referred to as a Cornucopia of Flowers in the book I scanned it from. The illustration is from Cassell’s Household…
Victorian Plant Stand ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a beautifully designed Victorian plant stand (referred to as a flower stand in the book I scanned it from). The engraving is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Ladies’ Elegant Fan ~ Free Clip Art
Here is an elegant Victorian ladies’ hand-held fan. The accordion part of the fan is decorated with images of butterflies and delicate branches with leaves. The hand-held part of the fan is elaborately designed and finished with two long strings attached to the bottom. There is a tassel at the end of each of the strings. The…
Vintage Battleship Trunk ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a vintage catalogue listing for a beautiful “Battleship” trunk. The advertisement claims the trunk was built like a battleship, because it was reinforced at every point where a trunk was generally weakest. The box was made of three-ply veneer lumber, covered with a heavy water resisting oil painted canvas. It was available in four…
Ostrich Plume ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a vintage catalogue listing for ostrich plumes. The plumes were sold in a variety of colors and sizes, ranging in price from 33 cents to $1.85 each. The ad is from a 1907 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue in my collection. Here is a black and white clip art image of the ostrich plume from…
Enamel on Steel Kettle ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a catalogue listing for a vintage enamelled-on-steel kettle. The cost for the 4 quart size kettle was $1.35; the 5 quart size cost $1.58. The ad is from the 1897-8 H. O’neill & Co. catalogue. Here is a black and white clipart version of the kettle. Click on images to enlarge.
Beautiful Hand Bell ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
This beautifully designed vintage hand bell is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Vintage Teddy Bears ~ Free Catalogue Ad and Clip Art
This vintage catalogue listing features five adorable teddy bears ranging in price from 45 cents for a basic 12” teddy bear to $1.53 for a 17” plush teddy bear. The ad is from the 1916 Sears Roebuck and Co. winter catalogue. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration of teddy bears from the ad….
Vintage Tea and Coffee Pots ~ Free Clip Art
This vintage catalogue listing features an elegant Imperial Tea Pot and Coffee Pot. Prices for each ranged from 75 cents for the one pint size to $1.60 for 6 pints. I scanned this image from The Wanamaker Stores 1903-4 Holiday Catalogue. Here is a black and white clip art version of the tea pot and coffee pot…
Free Vintage Gardening Clip Art ~ Watering Pail
Here is a black and white clip art image of an old fashioned watering pail. The illustration is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume I, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.
Elegant Victorian Jug ~ Free Clip Art
This elegant floral etched jug, with a gracefully curved handle, is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
