This antique encyclopedia page includes a definition for the word “BALLOON”. An illustration of a hot air balloon is included. I’ve scanned the following page as well, which includes the remainder of the lengthy definition for balloon. Here is a black and white clip art version of the balloon. Click on images to enlarge. I scanned…
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Corset Ad and Clip Art
This vintage advertisement for an F. P. corset features an illustration of a corset fitted to a dress form, on a polka dot background. The corset cost $1.25 and the ad claimed the corset to be America’s Favorite. Here is a larger black and white clip art version of the corset design from the ad….
Two-Wheel Velocipede
Here is a vintage magazine advertisement for a two-wheel velocipede. The ad states that this early bicycle was sized for boys with a 26-inch wheel and it had a plain seat. The cost was $25 or $30 with horse. I don’t know the meaning of “with horse”. The ad also states that “Any Boy can…
Victorian Corsets Clip Art
Here are two clip art images of Victorian corsets with the catalogue description for each. C. P. French Coutil Corset, long waist, drab or white, 18 to 30 inches, $1.50. C. P. Corset, Fine French Sateen, silk fanned, drab, white and black, 18 to 30 inches, $2.50. The images are from the H. O’Neill &…
Victorian Corsets ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here are two clip art images of Victorian corsets. Both styles have extra long waists and lacy bottoms. This first corset was available in sizes 18 to 26 inches and cost $1.00 in white or drab or $1.25 in black. The same style with sateen strips was available in white, drab or black at a cost of $1.50….
Columbia Bicycle Magazine Ad
Here is a fun vintage magazine advertisement for a Columbia bicycle. The ad claims the bicycle is easy to learn to ride and that an ordinary rider can go more miles in a day over common roads than a horse. Great images for your steampunk or mixed media projects! I scanned the original ad from…
Free Victorian Corsets Clip Art
Here are two styles of Victorian corsets from the H. O’Neill & Co. 1897-8 Fall & Winter Fashion Catalogue. Click on images to enlarge.
Her Majesty’s Corset Free Clip Art
Here is a catalogue listing for Her Majesty’s Corset. The illustration in the listing shows a Victorian lady in a beautiful corset that is trimmed with a furry type of material at the armhole and neckline. The lady is fixing her lovely long hair. This image is from from the H. O’Neill & Co. 1897-8 Fall & Winter…
French Corset Clip Art
This vintage French corset advertisement is from the March 10, 1895 issue of Le Petit Echo De La Mode. Here is a black and white clipart version of the lovely corset from the ad. Click on images to enlarge.
Free Vintage Corset Ad Clip Art
This vintage advertisement claims that the Thomson’s “glove-fitting” corset is the only perfect corset! The ad is from the March 1869 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version of the corset. Click on images to enlarge.
