Here is a beautiful clip art image of a Victorian bride wearing an elegant, lacy, ruffled dress, a long luxurious veil that partially covers her face and beautiful jewelry to suit the occasion. The bride is looking down and reaching out to turn the page of a book. The image is from Hill’s Manual of Social and…
1880s
Two Story Victorian Cottage ~ Free Clip Art Image
Here is a clip art image of a small, quaint, two-story Victorian cottage. A woman is on the front walk with open arms to greet a child walking toward her. The final sentence of the chapter this image is from states, “At present prices, this house can be built here, all complete, for six hundred…
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup ~ Free Victorian Advertising Card Image
This Victorian trading card is an advertisement for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, an old remedy for children teething. The image on the front of the card features a happy mother holding a smiling baby. The back of the card includes advice for mothers in three languages and a calendar for 1888. Click on images to…
Cozy Story-And-A-Half Vintage Cottage ~ Free Clip Art Image
Since happily ever after doesn’t seem to be working out too well, I think this small, cozy, story-and-a-half Victorian cottage would be the perfect home for one recently-separated woman (moi) whose children are all grown up and have homes and families of their own. I love it! The illustration is from Our Homes and Their Adornments…
Antique Form of Family Record ~ Free Digital Graphics
Here is a beautifully ornate antique form of family record. The page includes a section to register family names, births and deaths and another section to register marriages including the names of bride and groom, by whom solemnized and names of witnesses. Here is a blank version of the aged page. And a black and…
Salt and Pepper Shakers ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a lovely vintage set of salt and pepper shakers that is nicely decorated with hand-painted flowers. This old magazine advertisement is from a supplement to the November 1889 issue of the American Agriculturist magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version of the image from the ad. Click on images to enlarge.
Sewing Dress Form Vintage Ad and Clip Art ~ Free Graphics
In this vintage advertisement, two Victorian ladies are having a discussion about the importance of owning a Hall’s Bazar dress form as they admire the draping of the fabric that is pinned to the form. The ad is from the October 1889 issue of The Delineator magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version of the image…
Free Vintage Book Page Graphics and Clip Art ~ Engravers Inscriptions
These vintage book pages cover information on the subject of wording and punctuation of inscriptions for engraving. The article includes an image of a man seated at a table, doing some engraving work. Also included are examples of beautiful engravings appropriate for marking rings, spoons, pins, watches, etc. Here are three black and white clip art…
Vintage Bride Cake ~ Free Clip Art
This ornately decorated vintage bride cake illustration is from Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, circa 1888. Click on image to enlarge.
Shyness by Oscar Pletsch ~ Free Vintage Graphic
SHYNESS This very modest-looking little maid Never knows what it is to be afraid: Should a spring bubble up across her way, For help to ford it she will never stay, But leaps right over it with secret joy; Her gallant spirit might befit a boy. Why does she droop her head so shyly now?…
Old Fashioned October Poem and Illustration ~ Free Download
In this old fashioned poem titled October, a happy little maiden is rustling through the crisp and dried leaves of corn. Frightened by the child, many blackbirds sprang away – whirring into the air so high. The illustration shows the girl leaning against the tall corn, watching the birds fly away. This aged page is from…
Free Victorian Ladies’ Costume Clip Art
Here is an aged illustration of a Victorian lady holding an unopened parasol as she models a luxurious Ladies’ Costume. The dress is floor length with long sleeves and a high neckline. It includes several beautiful details including velvet ribbon, braided trim and knotted fringe. The image is from the October 1889 issue of The Delineator magazine. Plus a black…
