Here are two pages from the vintage storybook Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway, circa 1892. The pages include a poem titled Happy Days and an illustration of two young ladies (perhaps older sisters) who have stopped to visit as they cross paths on their walk. The older girls are each holding a baby and have more children…
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Johnson Handspun Clothing Clip Art
Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for Johnson Handspun clothing. The ad claimed the clothing wore well and washed well and was just the thing for romping children. The ad includes a fun illustration of a boy and girl climbing a rustic country fence. The boy is sitting on the top horizontal rail of the fence…
Children and Easter Eggs
This vintage Easter postcard includes two adorable children, a boy and a girl, having fun with Easter eggs. The boy is climbing a large pink Easter egg that is decorated with a band of flowers that is finished with blue ribbons tied into bows at each end. The girl is standing behind the boy. She is holding…
Young Love Vintage Illustration
Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of young love. A Victorian girl, in a pretty pink dress, is sitting on an old wooden fence blowing on a dandelion that has gone to seed. Her friend is leaning against the fence holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand. He is looking admiringly at the girl….
Boys in Biplane Valentine
This cute vintage valentine features two boys in an old-fashioned biplane. The boy that is piloting the plane appears relaxed and confident but his little friend in the back seat appears to be afraid of flying. The message on the front of the card is: Loving Thoughts. The inside of the card includes an illustration of a…
Choo-Choose Me Valentine
This cute vintage valentine features a young boy, dressed as an engineer, driving a toy train that has been decorated for Valentine’s Day. The message on the card is: Choo-Choose Me ~ I’m Steamed Up Over You! The illustration is from a valentine book that was published in the 1940s; it was not copyrighted. Click on…
Girl and Boy Skating Valentine
This adorable Victorian valentine greeting card features a girl and boy, arm in arm, skating on a frozen pond. A snowy-covered house, lawn and trees are in the background. The illustration of the children is framed by a heart, flowers and other pretty designs. Inside the card is a cute illustration of a boy and girl playing together…
To My Love Victorian Valentine
This lovely Victorian valentine greeting card features a boy on bended knee; giving the girl he loves a bouquet of flowers as he asks her to be his Valentine. The message on the front of the card is: To My Love. The message inside the card is: My love is ineach flower gayI’ve put intothis…
1908 Children’s Fashion
Here is a group of four children modelling some of the latest clothing styles for children in 1908. The oldest child is holding a book and the younger three are each holding a handmade card or handwritten notes. The illustration is from the February 1908 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Family Around Christmas Tree
This vintage Christmas postcard includes a Victorian mother and her four children gathered around a decorated Christmas tree. They are framed within a wreath of holly and berries. The message on the card is: May the sunshine of affection Light to day! Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Children Gathering Twigs
This vintage Christmas card features two Victorian children gathering twigs in the snow. The girl is wearing a red winter coat outlined with white fur and matching red hat. The boy is dressed in a blue suit and matching blue cap. The message on the card is: Wishing you a happy Christmas. The card is from…
Little Drummer Boy
This vintage advertising card features an illustration of an adorable Victorian boy in a red and blue uniform. I think he is a little drummer boy. For additional creative options, here is a version of the boy on a white background. And the shabby aged back of the card that advertises “Up-to-Date” Blueing. Click on…
