Here is a vintage engraving of a beautiful sailing ship named The Inconstant. The illustration is from the April 1872 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
1870s
The Constitution Ship
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a beautiful sailing ship named The Constitution. This engraving is from the April 1872 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Paddle Frigate Ship ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a vintage engraving of a beautiful sailing ship out on calm water. This type of ship is a “Paddle Frigate”. The illustration is from the April 1872 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Vintage Sailing Ship ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a vintage engraving of a beautiful sailing ship. This type of ship is a “Screw Frigate”. The illustration is from the April 1872 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Vintage Business Postcards ~ Free Graphics
Here are two vintage business postcards dated July 29, 1879 and October 27, 1879. An advertisement in the upper left corner of the back of each postcard reads, “Gleanings in Bee Culture, monthly, $1.00 per year, Sample copy free – A I. Root.” Another bit of advertising on the bottom of the back of the…
Free Vintage Clip Art ~ Lady Standing in Field with Head Bowed
Today I humbly pay my respects to my dear sister, Marilyn. It was one year ago today that she passed away at 51 years of age. Marilyn was not only my sister but she was also my very dear friend and I miss her. This image is from Nearer my God to Thee, a book that…
Ribbons and Bows
Here are four uniquely tied and shaped ribbons. One has been draped while the other three have been tied into beautiful bows. The images are from A Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer, circa 1877. Click on images to enlarge.
Free Vintage Ornate Chair Clip Art
Here is an intricately detailed ornate chair. It’s from a new (old) book I’ve just added to my collection. The book is: A Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer, circa 1877. Click on image to enlarge.
American Agriculturist Nov 1879 Cover
This shabby and aged cover page of the American Agriculturist magazine, November 1879 issue, includes an image of a turkey standing in tall grass. The turkey is framed by garden tools, vegetables and sheaves of wheat. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Tea Set Clip Art
This antique tea set is from the November 1878 issue of the American Agriculturist magazine. The set includes: a coffee pot, a tea pot, a water pot, a sugar bowl, a cream cup and a slop bowl. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Vintage Flowers Clip Art
This vintage advertisement for gardening magazines and books, a catalogue and flower seeds includes an image of a vase of beautifully arranged flowers. The ad, on behalf of Henry T. Williams, is from the October 1871 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Here is a black and white clipart version of the image from the…
Bee-Keeping Ad and Clip Art
This vintage advertisement for Quinby’s New Bee-Keeping guide is from the November 1879 issue of the American Agriculturist magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version of the three bees from the ad. Click on images to enlarge.
