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JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of engraved allegorical figures from the Schelter & Giesecke type foundry catalog, featuring classical female personifications, cherubs, owls, and art nouveau-style maidens with flowing drapery. Useful as spot illustrations for editorial layouts, certificates, or decorative headers
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Nine engraved Alpine scenes from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry in Leipzig, featuring snow-capped peaks, mountain villages, waterfalls, and pine forests. These horizontal and square vignettes work well as chapter headers, certificate backgrounds, or decorative elements for outdoor and travel themes
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A reference plate of national emblems featuring multiple variations of the American bald eagle with E Pluribus Unum banners, plus coats of arms from Argentina, Costa Rica, and Brazil. Originally from a German printer’s catalog, these engraved emblems work well for americana projects, certificate designs, or patriotic branding
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A versatile sheet of animal ornaments featuring circular portrait medallions of farm and wild animals alongside bold silhouette vignettes of deer, game birds, and hares in natural settings. Great for hunting lodge branding, rustic packaging, or chapter headings in nature publications
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of pharmacy and medical symbols from German trade catalogs, featuring the Bowl of Hygieia with winged angel, skull and crossbones poison markers, and radiant cross emblems. Perfect for apothecary branding, medicine packaging, or gothic-themed label designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A specimen sheet of horizontal header ornaments featuring radiating sunbursts, stylized palmettes, and architectural crown designs. These work perfectly above chapter titles, on certificates, or as elegant page headers for editorial layouts
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of decorative book title page layouts from a German type specimen, featuring Japonisme elements like cherry blossoms, dragon-wrapped columns, lily of the valley, and azalea sprays. Great reference for editorial design, book covers, or creating romantic stationery with an Eastern influence
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A catalog page from a German ornament reference showing decorative borders and panels with dense interlacing scrollwork, lotus flowers, and acanthus foliage. Useful for header designs, certificate borders, or anywhere you need symmetrical Art Nouveau flourishes
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A printer’s specimen sheet packed with Art Nouveau corner pieces, circular frames, and decorative labels featuring flowing organic curves and floral motifs. Great for creating custom borders, certificate designs, or adding elegant framing elements to invitations and packaging
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of flowing Art Nouveau decorative elements from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry in Leipzig, featuring organic corner pieces with chrysanthemums, sweeping whiplash curves, and circular medallion frames. These work especially well as corner accents for certificates, menu designs, or anywhere you need that distinct early 1900s elegance
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A specimen sheet of German typographic ornaments featuring an Art Nouveau maiden with tambourine, cherub panels with dense acanthus scrollwork, and ornamental label frames with blank cartouches. Ideal for wine labels, apothecary branding, or certificate designs where you need elegant period framing
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two distinctive German typographic frames from an 1876 Leipzig type specimen. The left features wild roses and thorny branches wrapping an open center, while the right shows elaborate acanthus scrolls with a rolled paper scroll motif-perfect for menus, programs, or certificates
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of Jugendstil frames and a sweeping header border from the Leipzig type foundry J.G. Schelter & Giesecke, circa 1902. The organic whiplash curves and stylized tulip clusters make these ideal for menu designs, place cards, or wedding stationery
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of four distinct Art Nouveau ornamental pieces from a German type foundry catalog, featuring swallows in a circular medallion, flowing floral borders with ribbons, and delicate vine corner decorations. These would work beautifully for event invitations, certificate borders, or adding period authenticity to editorial layouts
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Three distinct Jugendstil frames from the Schelter & Giesecke Leipzig type foundry catalog, featuring sinuous whiplash curves and stylized roses. The organic flowing lines and leaf motifs make these particularly suited for book titles, certificate borders, or label designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of Jugendstil frames and ornamental devices from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry in Leipzig, dated 1902. The flowing organic lines, stylized roses, and elegant female figure make these ideal for certificates, event programs, or book title pages
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of ornamental frames and corner pieces from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry in Leipzig, featuring whimsical figures and craft-themed motifs. The designs include a woman with cherry blossoms, a puppet master figure, hairdressing tools, and an artist with painting supplies-perfect for invitations, certificates, or editorial layouts
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two distinct Art Nouveau frames from a German type foundry specimen: one features sweeping organic curves with wheat sprays, the other wraps holly leaves and berries around a central text space. Perfect for holiday cards, book title pages, or certificate designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two distinct Jugendstil frames from a Leipzig typefoundry catalog, featuring flowing organic lines and geometric floral elements in teal and orange. The top design uses spherical seed pod ornaments while the bottom incorporates stylized flowers with Celtic-inspired corner knotwork-both with central text areas ready for customization
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of vertical decorative panels from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry catalog, dated 1876. The designs range from dense scrolling vines with berries to wild rose frames with open cartouches-useful for book spines, menu borders, or narrow sidebar embellishments
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of vertical decorative panels from the J.G. Schelter & Giesecke foundry in Leipzig, featuring a classical female figure holding flowers, cascading fruit and blossom borders, and an ornate geometric frame with text placeholder. These work beautifully as spine decorations, bookmark designs, or vertical dividers for editorial layouts
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Three vertical ornamental panels from a German type foundry catalogue, featuring dense floral scrollwork against black backgrounds with a central book cover design. The side panels include urns, cherub faces, and symmetrical botanical arrangements-perfect for spine designs, vertical borders, or decorative book elements
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of ornamental header panels from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry, Leipzig, featuring circular portrait medallions set within flowing botanical frames. The mix of roses, iris, acanthus scrollwork, and pastoral scenes makes these versatile for certificates, book chapter headings, or formal invitations
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A sampler page from a German printer’s specimen book featuring diverse decorative elements: a dramatic phoenix with flowing tail feathers, an elegant winged angel figure on a column, ornate cartouche frames, and decorative borders with floral motifs. Useful for mixed-media collage, junk journals, or picking individual elements for editorial layouts
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of five elongated vertical borders featuring draped female figures intertwined with botanical elements-magnolias, palm fronds, and flowering vines. These narrow panel designs work beautifully as spine decorations, chapter dividers, or tall banner elements
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of decorative female figures from a German type foundry specimen, each holding banners or flags with ornate scrollwork bases. From J.G. Schelter & Giesecke of Leipzig, 1898-ideal for event posters, theater programs, or certificate designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of ornate figural vignettes featuring classical female figures, playful gnomes, and decorative peacocks, each incorporating blank label spaces for text. From a German printer’s specimen catalog, these work beautifully as certificate corners, award frames, or New Year greeting cards
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of decorative horizontal borders featuring circular portrait medallions set against lush botanical backgrounds-sunflowers, irises, roses, and leafy vines. From an 1876 German design catalog, these work beautifully as header elements, chapter dividers, or romantic label designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A reference sheet of modular corner and border elements from a German type foundry catalog, featuring chrysanthemum sprays and dense laurel leaf clusters. These silhouette-style ornaments work well for framing certificates, menus, or book pages where you need flexible corner pieces
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of flowing Art Nouveau frames and corner pieces featuring violets, pansies, and cherry blossoms intertwined with elegant scrollwork. From a Leipzig type foundry specimen book, these ornaments work beautifully for greeting cards, certificates, and wedding stationery
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of Jugendstil header designs featuring flowing floral motifs breaking through rectangular frames, plus larger ornamental title cartouches with ribbon banners and grape vines. The smaller pieces work as chapter headers or blog post dividers, while the larger frames suit certificates or letterheads
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of flowing Art Nouveau ornaments featuring cherry blossoms, sweeping pen flourishes, and a moonlit sailboat scene. The German blackletter text reads ‘New Year’s Greetings’ – these work beautifully for greeting cards, certificate corners, or romantic stationery designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two decorative card layouts featuring sweeping organic curves, orchid blossoms, and feathery acanthus scrolls in the Jugendstil style. The asymmetrical compositions leave clear space for custom text, making them ideal for invitation designs or celebratory announcements
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of German Art Nouveau ornamental elements featuring flowing organic lines and naturalistic details. The set includes a striking crescent moon vignette with a dancing female figure, elaborate banner frames with fern and floral motifs, and a substantial title cartouche with grape clusters-useful for headers, labels, or certificate designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of German typographic ornaments featuring an allegorical female figure with ships and palm fronds, plus ornate leaf-scrolled label frames. The sweeping curves and figural medallion are classic Jugendstil, perfect for certificates, diplomas, or elegant packaging headers
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Three decorative card frames from an 1876 German type foundry specimen by J.G. Schelter & Giesecke. The top design features a top hat and theatrical scrollwork, while the bottom two show elegant lily and reed motifs with circular vignettes-ready-made layouts for menus, invitations, or event programs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A specimen sheet of decorative text frames from the Leipzig foundry Schelter & Giesecke, dated 1876. The collection includes flowing organic cartouches, ornate banner frames, a cherub head vignette, and floral label designs-each with space for custom text, making them ready-made for logos, product labels, or menu headers
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of five ornate label frames from J.G. Schelter & Giesecke’s Leipzig type foundry catalog, featuring flowing botanical designs, a cherub holding a blank banner, and dense floral scrollwork. These work beautifully for product labels, menu headers, or certificate designs where you need that turn-of-the-century elegance
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of decorative frames from a German printer’s specimen book, featuring flowing art nouveau florals, songbirds on branches, and a harvest-themed menu border with wheat and vegetables. The organic curves and naturalistic details make these frames well-suited for restaurant menus, event invitations, and wine labels
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A specimen sheet from German type foundry Schelter & Giesecke featuring an eclectic mix of Art Nouveau decorative elements-daisy-draped corners with spider webs, flowing cloud dividers, ornate bracket frames, and Celtic-style crescent borders. Especially useful for labels, certificates, or anywhere you need that organic early 1900s feel
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A specimen sheet of Jugendstil printer’s ornaments from a German type foundry, featuring flowing frames, laurel wreaths, cloud vignettes, and New Year greetings. The mix of circular frames, corner flourishes, and decorative borders gives you versatile elements for cards, invitations, and label designs
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of sinuous Jugendstil borders and header ornaments from the Schelter & Giesecke foundry in Leipzig, featuring winged figures, flowing whiplash curves, and interlaced organic forms. These bold two-color designs work well for book covers, certificates, or anywhere you need that distinctive early 1900s German aesthetic
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of German typographic ornaments from Schelter & Giesecke’s 1876 Leipzig specimen book, featuring cherubs entwined in grapevines, crowned female faces flanked by winged griffins, and dense floral cartouches with title areas. Perfect for book design, certificates, or label packaging where you need a strong decorative statement
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two ornamental page borders in the Jugendstil style – one featuring a graceful dancing woman amid flowing vines and flowers, the other an elaborate L-shaped corner piece with ribbons and blossoms. Originally from a German publisher’s specimen book, these work beautifully for title pages, menu designs, or dance program layouts
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A complete specimen page from J.G. Schelter & Giesecke’s 1897 Leipzig type foundry catalog showcasing Japanese-inspired decorative elements. Features elegant Art Nouveau corner pieces with lilies and chrysanthemums, ornamental dividers, and decorative lettering in soft coral and green tones
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two elegant storks form a symmetrical arch, their long necks crossing at the top to create a natural frame around centered text. Originally a 1902 German christening menu, this soft sage and orange palette works beautifully for baby announcements, nursery decor, or restaurant branding
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Four ornate commercial vignettes from a German type foundry specimen, featuring peacocks with laurel wreaths, printers at work, a flowing allegorical figure with cherub, and decorative lettering with putti. These make excellent bases for logo designs, business cards, or letterhead where you need that elaborate turn-of-the-century craftsmanship
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
Two elegant Art Nouveau commercial designs from the J.G. Schelter & Giesecke foundry, dated 1876. The top panel features flowing water lilies with stylized waves, while the bottom showcases cherry blossoms framing a greeting card with decorative script lettering
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of four Art Nouveau decorative elements from the Schelter & Giesecke Leipzig foundry, featuring flowing organic lines and feminine figures. Includes a floral header with sweeping curves, an arched frame with woman and cherub, a decorative initial block, and an elegant peacock feather spray with water lilies
JOURNAL FEBRUARY 06, 2021
A collection of German Art Nouveau ornamental elements featuring elegant female figures amid cascading flowers and decorative banners. The main header piece shows a woman in flowing robes holding botanical sprays, while a narrow vertical panel depicts a crowned figure surrounded by scrolling vines-perfect for menu designs, event invitations, or editorial headers
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