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Pair of Birds Perched on a Branch

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I think this vintage image of a pair of birds perched on a branch is absolutely adorable! It’s from a small book of poetry titled Roses and Lilies from Longfellow, 1898. Click on image to enlarge.

Little Girl With Hoop Toy

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This little girl, dressed in blue, is playing with a hoop and what appears to be a baton. The image is from A Child’s Book of Old Verses, 1910.  Click on image to enlarge.

Pharmacy Label Free Vintage Image

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Here is a Pinkston & Scruggs vintage pharmacy/medical label.The original:  And a variety of colors that will work well for Halloween projects:  Click on images to enlarge.

Joyous Birthday Vintage Postcard Image

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This lovely vintage birthday postcard includes some great details: a basket of blue flowers, red spotted mushrooms, four leaf clovers, a horseshoe and shabby edging. Click on image to enlarge.

Bouquet of Flowers in Vase

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This lovely vintage bouquet of flowers in a pretty vase is an illustration from the book Under the Window by Kate Greenaway, circa 1880.  Click on image to enlarge.

Victorian Boy ~ Scott’s Emulsion Advertising Card

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I love the illustration of the boy on the front of this Victorian advertising card.  “Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil with the hypophosphites of lime and soda is really a marvelous remedy in producing flesh and strength.” Uhm, okay.   Click on images to enlarge.

Sewing Pattern Check 1899

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It’s about 113 years too late to use this pattern check for its intended purpose but it’s a ripe time to use it for your vintage crafts and designs! I scanned this image from the November 1899 issue of The Designer magazine. Click on image to enlarge.