Here is a vintage advertisement for the “rapid” tea pot and a coffee urn & cafetiere which were patented by General Hutchinson. The sole manufacturer of the equipment was Henry Loveridge & Co., of Wolverhampton. I scanned the original ad from Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, circa 1888. Click on image to enlarge.
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Victorian Children New Year Postcard
Here is a cute vintage New Year postcard, illustrated by Ellen Clapsaddle. A Victorian boy and girl are each seated on a chair beside a table that has been set for tea. The boy is dressed in a golden-brown colored knickers suit and holding a red hat on his lap. He is shyly looking downward. The…
A Cup of Tea Vintage Clip Art
A Cup of Tea, by E. L. Sylvester, is a sweet vintage poem about five girls serving tea. The girls are named: Phoebe, Dolly, Rhoda, Polly, and the youngest is simply referred to as Baby. Phoebe is bringing the teapot filled with tea, Dolly is carrying a pitcher of cream, Rhoda has the cups, Polly…
Within Reach
This adorable vintage clip art illustration features a young Victorian girl reaching for a treat from a table that is set for a tea party or lunch. I think the little girl is planning to share with her cat because she has placed one of the small plates on the floor beside him. The cat…
Elegant Victorian Tea Pots
Here are two clip art illustrations of elegant Victorian teapots. The first teapot was crafted by M. Cappellmans at Brussels. The second teapot was crafted by Messrs. Cork and Edge, of Burslem, Staffordshire. The engravings are from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on images to enlarge.
Ladies’ Tea Gown
Here is a vintage clip art illustration of a Victorian lady modelling an elegant Ladies’ Tea Gown. She is carefully carrying a small cup of tea on a saucer. Here is a black and white clip art version. The image is from the February 1896 issue of The Delineator magazine. Click on images to enlarge.
Antique Teapot ~ Free Clip Art Illustration
Here is a clip art illustration of a beautifully ornate antique teapot. The image is from Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, circa 1888. Click on image to enlarge.
Lady Drinking Tea ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
Here is a lovely sketch of a Victorian lady holding a large tea cup in one hand and a saucer in the other. It appears that she is about to take a sip of her tea. The illustration is from Maiden’s Fair by Harrison Fisher, 1912. Click on image to enlarge.
Five Piece Tea Set ~ Free Antique Clip Art
Here is an antique catalogue advertisement for an elegant hand-engraved Victorian tea set. The set included five pieces, including: a tea pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, spoon holder and butter dish. The total cost for this beautiful set was $10.00. My original scan is from the Koch & Co. Spring and Summer 1898 Fashion Catalogue. Here…
Victorian Tea Time ~ Free Clip Art
Here is an interesting page, titled Social Observances, from a Victorian ladies’ magazine. The page includes an illustration of two women, seated at a small table, drinking tea. The main article on the page gives detailed information regarding wedding customs of the day. One detail states that invitations should be sent out two weeks in…
Victorian Tea Plant Trading Card ~ Free Graphic
Here is a Victorian trading card that features a lovely illustration of a tea plant with white flowers and green leaves. Click on image to enlarge.
Victorian Tea Pot ~ Free Clip Art
This lovely illustration of an elegantly designed Victorian tea pot is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Here is a black and white clip art version of the tea pot. Click on images to enlarge.
