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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: 8908 x 12512
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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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: 7514px x 11709px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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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: 11138 x 8424 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1874
• Artist: D. Appleton

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• Resolution: 7502px x 11698px
• Year of Print: 1865
• Artist: Owen Jones

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• Resolution: 10714px x 15111px
• Year of Print: 1866
• Artist: Michel Lienard

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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: 8955 x 12642
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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This stunning 19th-century graphic pattern sample was discovered within the ‘Internationaler Graphischer Muster-Austausch des deutschen Buchdrucker-Vereins’ which translates to ‘International graphic pattern exchange of the German book printer association’. Inside was a plethora of gorgeous examples of typography, layout design, printing techniques, and more. A fine display of some of the very best from the print industry of the time and a fantastic source for the modern creator and enthusiast.

The demand for beautifully designed printed material spiked during the latter part of the 19th century and with new technical possibilities, demands became more elaborate. To keep up with the times, the best printing companies in Europe and the United States exchanged their finest creations in an attempt to push the industry to new heights. The technologies that would make a faithful reproduction of originals in print possible were still not invented, or deficient. Therefore, professional stakeholders had to exchange their original works among themselves.

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• Resolution: 7885 x 10170
• Year of Print: 1890
• Artist: Print Association

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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: 9200 x 11700 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken

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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: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1880
• Artist: William Mackenzie

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• Resolution: 11634 x 16420 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1900s
• Artist: Unknown

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• Resolution: 7350px x 9454px
• Year of Print: 1800s
• Artist: Abraham Rees

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• Resolution: 7427px x 9445px
• 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: 9016 x 12521
• 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: 9076 x 12934
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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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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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: 9300 x 11600 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 11800 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1836
• Artist: Lorenz Oken

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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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• Resolution: 9472px x 7418px
• 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: 5502 x 8033
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry

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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: 8901 x 12895
• 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: 9115 x 12164
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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This stunning 19th-century graphic pattern sample was discovered within the ‘Internationaler Graphischer Muster-Austausch des deutschen Buchdrucker-Vereins’ which translates to ‘International graphic pattern exchange of the German book printer association’. Inside was a plethora of gorgeous examples of typography, layout design, printing techniques, and more. A fine display of some of the very best from the print industry of the time and a fantastic source for the modern creator and enthusiast.

The demand for beautifully designed printed material spiked during the latter part of the 19th century and with new technical possibilities, demands became more elaborate. To keep up with the times, the best printing companies in Europe and the United States exchanged their finest creations in an attempt to push the industry to new heights. The technologies that would make a faithful reproduction of originals in print possible were still not invented, or deficient. Therefore, professional stakeholders had to exchange their original works among themselves.

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• Resolution: 7989 x 10270
• Year of Print: 1890
• Artist: Print Association

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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: 7808 x 10807 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1891
• Artist: Gustave Dore

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This image was sourced from our original ‘Dekorative Vorbilder’ collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.

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• Resolution: 12200 x 8700 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1904
• Artist: Julius Hoffman

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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: 8087px x 5541px
• Year of Print: 1877

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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 13022
• 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: 9030 x 12542
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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A delightful series of vintage cartoon cars in chaotic and comedic scenarios – speeding down roads, flying over hills, or hopping aboard the “Prosperity Line” cable car. Includes stylized figures, expressive motion lines, and humorous action, perfect for retro posters or collage elements.

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A dramatic collection of hand-drawn vintage ships, ranging from elegant clipper sails to classic ocean liners. Each illustration captures movement and character—billowing sails, turbulent waves, and smoky steamer trails—making this an ideal set for anyone working on nautical-themed designs, historical recreations, or retro travel art.

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This collection captures the freedom and rhythm of migrating birds in classic vintage style. Featuring geese in V-formations, soaring ducks, and serene skies, these illustrations are perfect for nature-inspired designs, wildlife prints, and seasonal projects.

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This charming set of illustrations features dancing couples and elegant party scenes with a distinctly vintage flair. From flowing dresses to flapper-era hairstyles, each drawing captures the liveliness and style of a bygone social scene.

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This lively set of vintage basketball illustrations features players jumping, dribbling, shooting, and clashing on the court. The exaggerated motion and expressive linework make these perfect for energetic sports designs, throwback apparel, or nostalgic posters.

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Bursting with movement and style, this dynamic sheet captures 1920s nightlife with flapper dancers, dapper gentlemen, and elegant ballroom scenes. The illustrations blend fashion, fun, and rhythm – ideal for vintage event promotions, Gatsby-themed projects, or decorative art inspired by the Jazz Age.

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This stately trio of etched portraits features detailed linework renderings of three iconic American historical figures. With finely shaded textures and bold crosshatching, these illustrations are ideal for educational materials, patriotic designs, or vintage Americana-inspired projects.

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Powerful illustrations of smoggy cityscapes from the Industrial Revolution era. Includes factories with tall chimneys and dense smoke, and skyscrapers surrounded by clouds of pollution. Ideal for themes exploring urban growth, pollution, and early industry.

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This dynamic set features four high-contrast vintage steam train illustrations, each rendered with bold linework and motion-driven composition. From close-up frontal shots to diagonal perspectives of speeding locomotives, these images are ideal for retro travel posters, railway-themed decor, or transport history projects.

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Vintage botanical frame featuring blackberry vines, detailed leaves, a butterfly, and delicate botanical accents in antique black-and-white engraving.

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Vintage botanical rectangle frame featuring wildflower sprays, berry clusters, delicate vines, and nesting birds in detailed black-and-white engraving.

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Vintage oval botanical frame featuring perched birds, an owl, floral vine borders, and detailed leaf engravings in antique black-and-white style.

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Antique botanical rectangle frame featuring dragonflies, butterflies, blooming flowers, and delicate vine details in detailed black-and-white engraving.

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Vintage botanical rectangle frame featuring swallows, gladiolus flowers, detailed vine borders, and an antique plow engraving in black-and-white linework.

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Antique botanical rectangle frame featuring butterflies, wildflowers, grapevines, and delicate floral engravings in detailed black-and-white linework.

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Victorian frames with floral scrollwork, feather ornaments, candle illustrations, and fruit garland decorations in intricate vintage designs.

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Victorian scroll and banner frames with intricate floral decorations, flowing ribbon designs, and ornate ornamental linework.

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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.

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