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Whimsigoth

A curated collection of vintage illustrations and designs steeped in the whimsical and the gothic, sourced from late 19th-century art and ephemera. This enchanting archive features hand-drawn occult symbols, playful witch silhouettes, and grotesque figures, alongside intricate gothic ornaments and medieval motifs. From charming gnome and fairy vignettes to haunting memento mori emblems, each piece is restored with care to evoke a sense of magic and nostalgia, perfect for those who revel in the darkly whimsical.

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Items in collection: 248 illustrations

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