Here is a shabby antique envelope that was postmarked February 9, 1887. The front: The back: Click on images to enlarge.
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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.
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 Image ~ French Seed Label
Here is a pretty vintage French seed label that includes an illustration of a pretty pink, red and purple flower. The caption on the label is: GIROFLEE QUARANTAINE A Grande Fleur, Variee. This type of label would have been pasted on a seed packet or jar of seeds for retail sale. Click on image to…
Free Vintage Image ~ Coffee Cream Milk Bottle Cap
Here is a wonderfully aged vintage coffee cream milk bottle cap in brown, burgundy and blue. Included on this old cardboard cap is an illustration of a cup that is filled with steaming hot coffee. I thought some of you would like to have the back of this milk bottle cap to work with as…
Victorian Bride and Groom
Here is a beautiful Victorian bride and groom clip art illustration. It includes a base that can be used as a space to add some writing if you wish. Click on image to enlarge.
French Chocolat Phalier Douelle Receipt
Here is a vintage French receipt for items purchased from Chocolat Phalier Douelle in 1922. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Image ~ Victorian Calling Card Blue Pansy
Here is a Victorian calling card that includes an illustration of a hand holding a pretty blue pansy and the message Sincerely Thine written in the decoration on the wrist. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Image ~ Cloverdale Creamery Milk Bottle Cap
Here is a vintage red, white and blue milk bottle cap for Grade A pasteurized homogenized half & half. It was printed for Cloverdale Creamery. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Image ~ Michael’s Dairy Milk Bottle Cap
Here is a red and white vintage milk bottle cap for Michael’s Dairy. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Image ~ Medical Pharmacist Receipt
This vintage medical receipt To James T. Eslin, Dr., from the 1880’s, is lush with beautiful ornamental details and elegant fonts. Click on image to enlarge. I’ll be taking a break from the graphics tomorrow but I plan to be back on Monday with more old treasures for you.
Free Vintage Image ~ Card Seed Co. Cabbage Packet
Here is a vintage seed packet that includes a great illustration of a full head of cabbage on the front and instructions for planting cabbage seeds on the back. This old packet is for the Early Flat Dutch type of Cabbage and it was put up by Card Seed Co. Great for your gardening projects!The…