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Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.

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• Resolution: 9500 x 11800 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken
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• Resolution: 10912px x 8386px
• Year of Print: 1896
• Artist: W. J. Miles

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• Resolution: 8060px x 12370px
• Year of Print: 1904

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• Resolution: 7499px x 11712px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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• Resolution: 9729px x 7241px
• Year of Print: 1892

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Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.

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• Resolution: 9500 x 11800 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken

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Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.

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• Resolution: 9500 x 11500 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken

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• Resolution: 7490px x 11701px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds.

Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.

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• Resolution: 5656 x 8018 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1881
• Artist: Kono Bairei

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Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.

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• Resolution: 9500 x 11500 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken

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• Resolution: 7506px x 11709px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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• Resolution: 7292px x 9471px
• Year of Print: 1800s
• Artist: Abraham Rees

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 9205 x 12046
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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Here we have a wonderful chromolithograph print from Heinrich Dolmetsch’s “Der Ornamentenschatz – Ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen”. Published by Stuttgart, Hoffmann. A celebrated collection of ornamental/decorative designs and artwork inspired by various geographical regions and movements of the 16th / 17th and 18th century.

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• Resolution: 8040 x 11853 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1889
• Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch

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Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.

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• Resolution: 9500 x 11800 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken
• Image Type(s): JPG

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• Resolution: 6253px x 4109px
• Year of Print: 1896
• Artist: Edward Lloyd

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 7596 x 5395
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry

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You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)

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• Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1800s
• Artist: Abraham Rees

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An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!

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• Resolution: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1880
• Artist: William Mackenzie

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 9074 x 10615
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: Joh. Enschedé

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 8834 x 12602
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 9141 x 12599
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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Here we have a high resolution scan of a wonderfully handcoloured lithograph print from Oliver Goldsmith’s “A History of the Earth and Animated Nature”. A celebrated series of books from the 1860’s, wherein the most distinguished British and Foreign naturalists collaborated to produce.

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• Resolution: 8268 x 5446 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1868
• Artist: Oliver Goldsmith

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You’re looking at a beautifully detailed engraved illustration from the ‘Picturesque America’ series. Published by D. Appleton and Company of New York in 1872 and 1874 and edited by the romantic poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant.

The “Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Water-falls, Shores, Cañons, Valleys, Cities, and Other Picturesque Features of Our Country. With Illustrations on Steel and Wood, by Eminent American Artists” series was published and delivered as a subscription; semi-monthly parts were sent out to subscribers. Once complete, the subscription would be bound into volumes. The stately, bound two volume set was proudly displayed in parlors of subscriber homes as a show of status.

Engravers included Robert Hinshelwood (1812-1885), Edward Paxman Brandard (1819-1898), Samuel Valentine Hunt (1803-1893), William Wellstood (1819-1900), William Chapin (1802-1888), Henry Bryan Hall (1808-1884).

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• Resolution: 6000 x 6400
• Year of Print: 1874
• Artist: D. Appleton

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• Resolution: 7485px x 11712px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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• Resolution: 7407px x 9458px
• Year of Print: 1800s
• Artist: Abraham Rees

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• Resolution: 7422px x 11730px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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• Resolution: 7343px x 9431px
• Year of Print: 1800s
• Artist: Abraham Rees

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 7659 x 5335
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry

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• Resolution: 7372px x 11677px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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• Resolution: 5278px x 8145px
• Year of Print: 1904
• Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Resolution: 8788 x 12522
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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• Resolution: 10568px x 8472px
• Year of Print: 1896
• Artist: W. J. Miles

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You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!

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• Resolution: 9459 x 7940 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1851
• Artist: Johann Georg Heck

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This beautiful botanical artwork was discovered within the most comprehensive world wide guide to ferns by renowned botanist; Edward Joseph Lowe (1825-1900). Born in Nottinghamshire, published on grasses and ferns and was also an authority on atmospheric phenomena. The first edition was published 1856-60 and serves as a monument to the Victorian passion for ferns illustrated by over 500 colour plates.

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• Resolution: 7781 x 11768 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1856
• Artist: Edward Joseph Lowe

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• Resolution: 4693px x 7483px
• Year of Print: 1807

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You’re looking at a beautifully detailed, lithograph print by Gustave Doré. A French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving. This particular engraving was sourced from the 1891 ‘Bible Gallery’ book that compiled a collection of Doré’s biblical themed artwork.

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• Resolution: 8051 x 10775 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1891
• Artist: Gustave Dore

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Six expressive portraits of historical American figures, including iconic presidents and a stylized Uncle Sam. These stippled and etched illustrations evoke the look of vintage banknotes and historical documents, ideal for patriotic or educational uses.

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This striking composition showcases a trio of vintage women stylishly walking their dogs, rendered in bold black ink with exaggerated proportions and expressive poses. The imagery captures a playful yet fashionable tone, making it a perfect addition to retro fashion projects, pet-themed designs, or quirky editorial layouts.

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Vintage heraldic crest frame featuring twin winged dragons, ornate scrollwork, and decorative banners in detailed black-and-white engraving.

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Delicate botanical rectangle frame featuring orange tree branches, leafy vines, and detailed fruit engravings in vintage black-and-white style.

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Collection of ornamental round borders featuring geometric, braided, rope, and chain patterns in detailed vintage black-and-white engraving.

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Victorian scrollwork frames with grapevine borders, leaf motifs, ribbon ornaments, and decorative fruit clusters in antique engraving style.

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Art Nouveau floral frames with detailed rose borders, blooming botanical ornaments, and flowing vintage floral line illustrations.

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Step into a world of timeless detail with this curated collection of antique ornamental borders and frames. Carefully restored from original vintage sources, each piece showcases intricate craftsmanship – from delicate scrollwork and botanical flourishes to geometric patterns and architectural accents. Provided in both high-resolution PNG and infinitely scalable SVG vector formats, these borders are perfect for adding historical charm to your design projects, whether you’re creating stationery, invitations, labels, packaging, or artistic prints.

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Step into a world of timeless detail with this curated collection of antique ornamental borders and frames. Carefully restored from original vintage sources, each piece showcases intricate craftsmanship – from delicate scrollwork and botanical flourishes to geometric patterns and architectural accents. Provided in both high-resolution PNG and infinitely scalable SVG vector formats, these borders are perfect for adding historical charm to your design projects, whether you’re creating stationery, invitations, labels, packaging, or artistic prints.

• Image Type(s): SVG, PNG

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Step into a world of timeless detail with this curated collection of antique ornamental borders and frames. Carefully restored from original vintage sources, each piece showcases intricate craftsmanship – from delicate scrollwork and botanical flourishes to geometric patterns and architectural accents. Provided in both high-resolution PNG and infinitely scalable SVG vector formats, these borders are perfect for adding historical charm to your design projects, whether you’re creating stationery, invitations, labels, packaging, or artistic prints.

• Image Type(s): SVG, PNG

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Step into a world of timeless detail with this curated collection of antique ornamental borders and frames. Carefully restored from original vintage sources, each piece showcases intricate craftsmanship – from delicate scrollwork and botanical flourishes to geometric patterns and architectural accents. Provided in both high-resolution PNG and infinitely scalable SVG vector formats, these borders are perfect for adding historical charm to your design projects, whether you’re creating stationery, invitations, labels, packaging, or artistic prints.

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This botanical illustration was carefully extracted from an antique 19th-century source and digitally restored to preserve the stunning details of the original. Featuring vibrant colors and a transparent background, it’s ideal for digital collages, junk journaling, graphic design projects, or vintage-inspired artwork.

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This botanical illustration was carefully extracted from an antique 19th-century source and digitally restored to preserve the stunning details of the original. Featuring vibrant colors and a transparent background, it’s ideal for digital collages, junk journaling, graphic design projects, or vintage-inspired artwork.

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