This wonderful vintage engraving features two polar bears at the Arctic. One of the bears is walking on the ice toward the water while a second bear, in the background, has just been for a swim and is coming out of the water onto the ice. Several ice caps frame the scene and many birds…
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Antique Wine Decanters Clip Art
Here are two clip art illustrations of elegant antique wine decanters. The images are from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on images to enlarge.
A Year with Dolly
A Year with DollyBy Eudora S. Bumstead Doctor Mama knows what to doWhen girls and dollies are troubled;With needle and thread and a bottle of glueMy Dolly’s strength she has doubled.But she never can make her new and bright;I’m almost ashamed to show her. –If Santa Claus could see her to-nightI don’t suppose he would…
Christmas Stockings Clip Art
Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of Christmas stockings hanging from the fireplace mantle. There are four pairs of stockings, in a variety of sizes and styles, hanging empty – in anticipation of Santa’s arrival! Here is a black and white clip art version. I scanned the original image from the December 1897 issue of St….
Santa Playing Piano Clip Art
Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for The Everett Piano that was manufactured by The John Church Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad includes a fun illustration of Santa (taking a break from delivering toys) having a jolly time playing the piano while two surprised children peek in on him around the edge of an…
Deer in the Woods
Here is a wonderful vintage clip art illustration of a deer in the woods. The illustration is from Popular Natural History by Rev. J. G. Wood. The book was published in 1885. Click on image to enlarge.
Fruiting Branch of Mandarin Orange
This wonderful vintage illustration of a fruiting branch of mandarin orange includes two ripe oranges and several leaves on a branch. The image is from the Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening – A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture, edited by George Nicholson, circa 1885. Here is a black and white clip art version. Click on images to enlarge.
Reindeer ~ Vintage Clip Art
Here is a vintage illustration of two beautiful reindeer on a hill. One of the reindeer is grazing on berries from a bush. A row of trees and range of mountains is in the background. The image is from Little Folks Natural History that was published by McLoughlin Bros in 1902. Click on image to…
Flowering Almond Branch
Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of a Flowering Branch of Amygdalus Communis – or flowering almond branch. I scanned the original image from the Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening – A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture, edited by George Nicholson, circa 1885. Here is a black and white version. Click on images to enlarge.
French Black Poodle Dog
Here is a vintage clip art image of an adorable shaggy dog. It is a French Black Poodle. The illustration is from a dictionary in my collection that was published in 1906. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Pitcher and Basin
This elegant Victorian pitcher and basin features a lovely leaf design. The illustration is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Variety of Gourds
This antique book page features a description for, and an illustration of, each of the following types of gourds: Crown or Custard Gourd, Large Yellow Gourd, Naples Gourd, Nutmeg Gourd of Marseilles and a Patagonian Gourd. Here is a black and white clip art version of each gourd illustration from the page. The page is from…
