Here are two sets of men’s vintage collars and cuffs. The images are from the March 1895 issue of The Delineator magazine. While flipping through the old magazine, these illustrations caught my eye as I thought they would work well for some of your vintage sewing projects. #1. Turn-Down Collars and Reversible Cuffs #2. Standing Collars and…
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Vintage Embroidery ~ Free Digital Magazine Ad and Clip Art
Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for The Brainerd & Armstrong Co.’s annual Embroidery Book for the year 1900. The ad features an image of a well-dressed lady, seated in a beautiful wooden chair, doing embroidery work. The advertisement is from the November 1899 issue of The Designer magazine. Here is a black and white…
Pink Order Form for Plants ~ Free Vintage Graphic
This pretty pink order form for plants is from the 1898 issue of Peter Henderson & Co. Everything for the Garden Manual.The front: The back: Click on images to enlarge.
Antique Window Curtains ~ Free Clip Art
Here are three beautiful clip art images of antique window coverings. In the magazine article I scanned these from, the top two images here are each referred to as a “French Shirred Shade” and the bottom image is referred to simply as “Window Covering”. The images are from the April 1894 issue of The Delineator…
Antique Williams Typewriter
This old magazine advertisement features a Williams Typewriter. The ad boasts that the first and fourth place winners for speed, at an 1896 annual typing competition, used a Williams Typewriter. All the leading typewriters were used. First, second and third prizes for best work were also won on the Williams Typewriter. Here is a black and white clip…
Victorian Ladies’ Fashion 1895 ~ Free Clip Art Image
Here is a wonderful old image of a Victorian lady modelling a beautiful dress referred to as a Ladies’ Costume. The illustration is from the April 1895 issue of The Delineator magazine. Plus a black and white clip art version. Click on images to enlarge.
New Horse Lawn Mower ~ Free Antique Catalogue Ad and Clip Art
Here is an interesting antique catalogue advertisement for a Henderson New Horse Lawn Mower. The ad claims that this new mower will leave the surface of the lawn as smooth as velvet. I’m guessing the man riding the mower takes the job seriously since he’s dressed in a suit and not just any old pair…
Victorian Men Clip Art
Here is a clip art image of two men dressed in formal Victorian suits, including bow ties, coattails and top hats. The older man is smoking. The image is from the Christmas 1896 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Wrought Iron Lamp
This beautiful Victorian wrought iron hanging lamp clip art image is from the H. O’Neill & Co. 1897-8 Fall & Winter Fashion Catalogue. Click on image to enlarge.
Warm Winter Toque
This warm winter hat, or worsted toque as it is referred to in the vintage catalogue listing, is from the H. O’Neill & Co. 1897-8 Fall & Winter Fashion Catalogue. Click on image to enlarge.
French Victorian Lady ~ Free Clip Art
The lovely plaid gown, with striped bodice, this French Victorian lady is modelling is named Toilette De Ville. She is also wearing a beautiful hat. This illustration is from the June 28, 1896 issue of La Nouvelle Mode. Click on image to enlarge.
Free Clipart ~ Vintage Embroidery Designs
Here are three beautiful vintage embroidery designs. The images are from the December 1897 issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal. Click on images to enlarge.
