Following are two beautiful vintage tree illustrations. The first is an illustration of birch trees in a meadow at the edge of a forest. One tree is prominent in the foreground, with several individual birch trees behind. The caption below the illustration is:White or Paper Birch. Campton, Grafton Co., N.H. The second of the vintage…
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Sweet Briar Rose
Here is a vintage illustration of a pretty pink Sweet Briar Rose. And a cleaner version of the illustration on a white background. I scanned the original image from Familiar Wild Flowers by F. Edward Hulme, circa 1890. Click on images to enlarge.
Cherry Fruit and Leaf
This vintage illustration features two cherries growing from a branch and a sketch of a cherry tree leaf in the background. Here is a black and white clip art version of the illustration. Click on images to enlarge. The image is from The Teachers’ and Pupils” Cyclopaedia, 1905.
Red Oriental Poppy
Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of a deep red Oriental poppy. Click on image to enlarge. I scanned the original image from Familiar Garden Flowers, circa 1897, by F. Edward Hulme.
Fall Colored Oak Leaves and Acorns
Here is a lovely vintage illustration of oak leaves and acorns in beautiful fall tones of brown and beige with hints of red. Click on image to enlarge. I scanned the original image from Wild Fruits of the Country Side by F. Edward Hulme, 1907.
December by K. Pyle ~ Vintage Poem
December by K. Pyle On Christmas day, when fires were lit,And all our breakfasts done,We spread our toys out on the floorAnd played there in the sun. The nursery smelled of Christmas tree,And under where it stoodThe shepherds watched their flocks of sheep,– All made of painted wood. Outside the house the air was coldAnd…
Flowers and Leaves Embroidery Pattern
This lovely vintage embroidery design consists of a pattern of flowers and leaves within a swirly frame. The image is from the October 1897 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
Fruiting Branch of Red Currant
Here is a wonderful clip art illustration of a fruiting branch of red currant. The image is from the Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening – A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture, edited by George Nicholson, circa 1885. For additional creative options, here is a black and white version. Click on images to enlarge.
Wild Rose Vintage Image
This vintage birthday postcard features a lovely illustration of wild roses, rosebuds and leaves framing a country scene that includes a house nestled amongst a row of trees. The message in the upper right portion of the postcard is: Birthday Greeting. For additional creative options, here is a version of the postcard without the birthday…
Free Vintage Ivy Clip Art
Here are vintage clip art illustrations of five varieties of Hedera Helix (Common Ivy) plants. The book I scanned the illustrations from indicates, “Hedera is the old Latin name for the Ivy, used by Virgil and Pliny.” Fig. 182. Hedera Helix Algeriensis Variegata Fig. 183. Hedera Helix Arborescens Aurea Maculata Fig. 184. Hedera Helix Conglomerata…
Columbine Purple Flower Illustration
Here is a vintage illustration of a Columbine plant with a lovely purple flower. The scientific name for the Columbine is Aquilegia vulgaris. The illustration is from Wayside and Woodland Blossoms by Edward Step, F.L.S., 1909. Click on image to enlarge.
Frame of Flowers and Leaves
Here is a lovely vintage clip art frame that consists of a design of flowers and leaves within rectangular lines. The illustration is from Cassell’s Household Guide Volume III, circa 1869. Click on image to enlarge.
