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1860s

Two-Wheel Velocipede

May 30, 2015 Leave a Comment

Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for a two-wheel velocipede. The ad states that this early bicycle was sized for boys with a 26-inch wheel and it had a plain seat. The cost was $25 or $30 with horse. I don’t know the meaning of “with horse”. The ad also states that “Any Boy can…

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Aneroid Barometer ~ Free Vintage Clip Art

October 17, 2014 2 Comments

Here is a vintage clip art image of an aneroid barometer. Following is a brief description from the book I scanned the image from: “If carefully made and adjusted, the aneroid is quite as reliable as the mercurial barometer, and may be specially recommended for household use… and is lettered with the familiar indications of the…

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Antique Book Cover Grunge Texture ~ Free Vintage Image

July 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Here is a grungy old cover of an antique book in my collection. The glue in the spine of the book has become dry and brittle and the cover has separated from the contents of the book. The book is Hooker’s Illustrated Natural History by Worthington Hooker, M.D. It was published in 1864. Click on…

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Free Vintage Birdcage Clip Art Images

June 21, 2014 3 Comments

Here are two beautifully designed vintage birdcages. I scanned the original images from Cassell’s Household Guide, Volume II, circa 1869. Click on images to enlarge.

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Conservatory and Aquarium ~ Free Vintage Image

March 13, 2014 2 Comments

This vintage image includes a large, beautifully designed aquarium and an elegant statue/fountain in the center of a lovely conservatory. Flowered vines cover a trellis that has been constructed inside the glass walls of the room. The image is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume III, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.

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Victorian Girls Dresses ~ Free Clip Art

March 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

Here is a sketch of five Victorian girls’ dresses and three pattern pieces. The images are from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume II, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.

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Beautiful Flower Arrangements ~ Free Vintage Clip Art

March 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Here are two beautiful vintage clip art images of floral arrangements. They are named “Exhibition” (top image) and “Rosa Fountain” (bottom image). The images are from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume II, circa 1869. Click on images to enlarge.

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Victorian Baby Bassinet ~ Free Clip Art

February 19, 2014 4 Comments

Here is a black and white clip art image of a beautiful Victorian baby bassinet that includes plenty of ruffles and lace. The image is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume II, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.

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Free Vintage Corset Ad Clip Art

August 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

This vintage advertisement claims that the Thomson’s “glove-fitting” corset is the only perfect corset! The ad is from the March 1869 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version of the corset. Click on images to enlarge.

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Free Vintage Image ~ 1860 Grocery Receipt

May 24, 2013 7 Comments

This vintage grocery receipt, made out to a Mr. White, goes way back to 1860.  For a grand total of $2.23, Mr. White purchased sugar, salmon, syrup and rye meal from Henry A. Hatch. I’m only guessing but I imagine Mr. Hatch’s shop was a small general store with bare wood walls and wooden floors…

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Antique French Legal Sale Document Page 2

August 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

I have previously uploaded the front cover and page 1 of this French legal sale document, dated 1860. This is page two of the same document but I’ve trimmed the edges of this one.  Click on image to enlarge.

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Antique French Legal Sale Document Cover

August 19, 2012 4 Comments

This is the cover of a seven-page French legal sale document, dated 1860. I added the first page of this document to my blog yesterday. It’s available HERE.  Click on image to enlarge.

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