This vintage illustration features a small country cottage that is surrounded by grasses, a purple and yellow bush and a pink flowering tree. A white fence is in the foreground and a colorful bird is in flight above the scene. The image is from Roses and Lilies from Longfellow, a book of poetry that was published…
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Avenue of Hemlocks and Spruce
This lovely vintage engraving features a Victorian lady walking down a path between two rows of tall trees. The image is artwork of Alfred Parsons, titled Avenue of Hemlocks and Spruces. The illustration is from the April 1883 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
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…
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….
Valentine’s Day Cherubs
This vintage Valentine’s Day postcard features three adorable cherubs playing together in a meadow. One of the cherubs is carrying a large heart made from blue flowers. The other cherubs are examining and admiring the pretty floral heart. The message on the card is: To my Valentine. Click on image to enlarge.
Birds in Snow Illustration
The illustration on this lovely vintage card features three blue and yellow colored birds. Two of the birds are on the ground in the snow and the third bird is flying down to join the others. One of the birds has found a red berry to eat. Snowy branches and foliage frame the outer edges…
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…
Stecher Poinsettia Postcard
This lovely vintage Stecher Christmas postcard features a cluster of poinsettias framing a country winter scene. The message on the card is: The same old wish in the same old way, from the same old friend on Christmas Day! Click on image to enlarge
Winter Scene Holly and Berries
This vintage Christmas postcard includes a beautiful winter scene in warm yellow lighting. The scene is framed by a snowy edge, a dark blue trim with gold stars and a sprig of holly and berries. The message on the card is: To wish you a merry Christmas. Click on image to enlarge.
Country Church Scene~ Free Christmas Graphic
This Victorian trading card features a beautiful illustration of a country church winter scene. The church is situated on a small hill at the edge of a river. The card was printed to advertise a company named Bates & Roesch and includes the message: A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year For additional creative…
Country Christmas Party ~ Free Victorian Graphic
This fun Victorian Christmas card features silhouetted people arriving to a snow-covered home in the country. I assume there is going to be a Christmas party at the lovely, decorated, gingerbread-type house the people are heading toward. One couple is walking and another couple is riding in a horse-drawn sleigh. The horse pulling the sleigh…
Poinsettia Christmas Postcard ~ Free Vintage Image
This lovely vintage Christmas postcard features a poinsettia in the foreground and a snowy winter scene, with a road leading to a house in the country, in the background. The message on this old fashioned card is: Best Wishes for Christmas. Click on image to enlarge.
