This vintage book page features an illustration of one small butterfly in flight. The butterfly is surrounded by white space on the page. Here is a black and white clip art version of the butterfly. I scanned the original book page from an antique book in my collection titled Nearer my God to Thee. The…
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Vase of Chrysanthemums Clip Art
This vintage illustration features a vase filled with a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums. There is a single chrysanthemum on the table top beside the vase. The vase itself has an etching of chrysanthemums on it. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration. I scanned the original image from Beeton’s New Dictionary…
Vintage Trunk Clip Art
Here is a vintage catalog advertisement for a flat-top, canvas-covered dress trunk. The trunk featured an iron bottom, iron center bands, malleable iron clamps, a strong lock and was paper lined. It was available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 28 to 40 inches. Each size was a different price. The lowest price for…
Vintage Embroidery Book Advertisement
Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for a New Embroidery Book that presented unique ideas for Christmas Fancy Work. The book contained 130 illustrated pages, 16 new colored plates, instructions for beginners and the latest designs in doilies and centerpieces. It was available for ten cents from The Brainerd & Armstrong Co. of 146 Union…
Victorian Ladies Coat Illustration
This page features an illustration of a lovely Victorian lady looking through a large window onto a street that is busy with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. The lady is modelling a full-length ladies’ long coat. She is positioned to show the side back view of the elegant coat, which has a tall, stiff collar and…
Vintage School Reader Printable
This printable winter and Christmas lesson from a vintage school reader features the words: popcorn, always, brought, hole, box, saved, rubbed, smell, glad and best. The lesson tells a story of two small mice, named Frolic and Frisk, having a discussion about the school children who attend the school room where Frolic lives. While admiring…
Embroidery Design Leaves and Berries
This vintage embroidery design is made up of delicate, swirly branches with leaves and berries attached. The branches are intertwined to create a lovely ornamental pattern. The design was originally created as a pattern for a note case cover. I scanned the original illustration from the October 1897 issue of The Delineator magazine.
The Story of December
This vintage book page features an article titled The Story of December. Some of the topics covered in the article are: the history of the name December, holly being the special flower of the month, and its gem being turquoise. The article also mentions: the solstice, the Romans’ goddess, Vesta, being their special diety of…
Vintage Flower Bouquet Illustration
Here is a lovely vintage illustration of a bouquet of flowers. The scientific name of the plant is Lavatera Trimestris but it is commonly known as Tree Mallow, Rose Mallow, or Annual Mallow. Lavatera Trimestris is an annual plant that flowers from July to September. Here is a black and white clip art version of…
Knitted Baby Booties Clip Art Illustration
Here is a vintage illustration of a warm and cozy looking pair of knitted baby booties. And a black and white clip art version of the booties. I scanned the original image from the April 1900 issue of The Delineator magazine.
Vintage Luggage Clip Art Illustration
This vintage illustration features two pieces of Victorian luggage with an unopened umbrella tucked between them. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration. I scanned the original image from the May 1900 issue of The Delineator magazine.
Vintage Table Clip Art
This vintage illustration features a small, elegant, wooden table. An ornamental Victorian lamp and a fancy scarf decorate the table top. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration. I scanned the original image from the November 1891 issue of The Delineator magazine.
