Vintage Stock Images
MISCELLANEOUS Selection of Vintage Design Elements – 1800s Antique Stock Artwork
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: 7460 x 5513
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VIGNETTE Cow / Cattle Illustrations – Vintage Stock Image Sheet
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: 9021 x 12490
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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DECORATIVE Typography and Print Design 1891 Graphic Pattern Exchange
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 7815 x 10261
- Year of Print: 1890
- Artist: Print Association
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PERSIAN Beautiful Intricate Floral Pattern Design RACINET Plate XXII Lithograph Illustration
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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CHINESE AND JAPANESE Ornamental Silk Pattern Design RACIDENT Plate XI Vintage Artwork
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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Chinoiserie Toile De Jouy Line Art – Ornamental Decorative Motifs PNG Illustration
The image is 1 of 59 from the following collection: ‘Discover Toile De Jouy’s gorgeous style within this meticulously edited collection of 59 isolated PNG illustrations. Inside, you’ll discover a wonderfully detailed set of vintage illustrations with a subtle texture applied, making the illustration look like it has been printed with dark blue ink! It’s super effective and looks fantastic on light backgrounds.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Handwritten Poem – Transparent PNG
This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.
- Resolution: 2568px x 2119px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Antique Handwritten Letter (1800s) – Vintage Cursive Ephemera for Junk Journals
This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.
- Resolution: 4793px x 5815px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Ornate Floral Border Line Art with Bats in the Corners
A detailed vintage line art border with intricate floral accents, perfect for adding an antique touch to projects. Ideal for invitations, certificates, and decorative framing.
- Resolution: 3660px x 5500px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Victorian-Style Ornate Frame with Floral Engravings
Victorian-style vintage frame with detailed floral engravings, isolated as a transparent PNG. Ideal for classic invitations or sophisticated designs.
- Resolution: 3523px x 5274px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Coral Pink Flourished Design Element PNG Illustration No.4
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- Resolution: 1233px x 885px
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VINTAGE Selection of Marketing / Sign Vignette Illustrations – Antique Stock Art
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 8786 x 10342
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Joh. Enschedé
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AGRICULTURE – A Miscellaneous Selection of Vintage Legume Illustrations
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 8912 x 12691
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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MISCELLANEOUS Sheet of Vignette Animal / Wildlife Illustrations – 1800’s Vintage Stock Art
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 9236 x 12712
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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ITALIAN Renaissance – Facade Paintings – Ornamentenschatz Antique Print
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 8353 x 11815 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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ITALIAN Renaissance – Ornamental Stained Glass Work – Antique 1889 Print
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 11394 x 8174 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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XVII-XVIII Siecle Racinet Decorative Ornamental Chromolithograph
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, referred to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 9900 x 14000 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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16TH & 17TH CENTURY Enameled Frame Art RACINET Plate LXXII
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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Vintage Chinoiserie Toile De Jouy Illustration – Ornamental Decorative Motifs in Transparent PNG
The image is 1 of 59 from the following collection: ‘Discover Toile De Jouy’s gorgeous style within this meticulously edited collection of 59 isolated PNG illustrations. Inside, you’ll discover a wonderfully detailed set of vintage illustrations with a subtle texture applied, making the illustration look like it has been printed with dark blue ink! It’s super effective and looks fantastic on light backgrounds.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Handwritten Overlay – New York 1871
This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.
- Resolution: 2689px x 2166px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Elegant Handwritten Vintage Invoice – 1870 Coffee Merchant Receipt Overlay
This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.
- Resolution: 6221px x 3445px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Ornate Victorian Printer Flourish – Decorative Overlay Pattern
Intricate Victorian decorative overlay featuring ornate printer flourish, perfect for elegant vintage design, stationery, wedding invitations, scrapbooks, or mixed media art.
- Resolution: 2271px x 600px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Bristol Shoe Factory Typography – Vintage Invoice & Typography Overlay
Authentic vintage typography overlay taken from an antique invoice from a Bristol shoe factory, ideal for adding retro charm to designs, collages, scrapbooks, and crafting projects.
- Resolution: 4434px x 1692px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Open Brown Decorative Frame
An open brown decorative frame with intricate details and wavy patterns, perfect for art or certificate decoration.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- illustrative
- fine
- lined
- officialborder
- open
- wavy
- embellished
- symmetrical
- traditional
- artistic
- stylish
- delicate
- certificate
- elegant
- heritage
- classic
- old-fashioned
- details
- formal
- illustration
- Brown
- creation
- vintage
- retro
- old
- representation
- Patterned
- Photograph
- Antique
- Engraving
- Art
- Design
- Graphic
- Outline
- Decoration
- Ornate
- Geometric
- Intricate
- Border
- Floral
- Pattern
- Frame
- Decorative
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Vintage Frame with Floral and Ribbon Details Line Art
Ornate vintage frame featuring floral and ribbon details, isolated as a transparent PNG. Perfect for elegant invitations or decorative projects.
- Resolution: 3719px x 5410px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Detailed and Decorative Vintage Border / Frame Design No.22
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- Resolution: 5051px x 5027px
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Detailed and Decorative Vintage Border / Frame Design No.14
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- Resolution: 4458px x 2082px
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Horse Riding Themed Wreath Illustration with Horse Shoe
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- Resolution: 2491px x 2538px
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Beautiful Floral Border / Frame – Perfect for Invitations and Packaging
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- Resolution: 6062px x 7888px
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornamental Banners For Type
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 7483 x 5342
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Antique Stock Artwork
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 6739 x 9823
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Selection of Horse Vignette Illustrations – Antique Stock Art
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 9096 x 9080
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Joh. Enschedé
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BYZANTINE (Istanbul) Decorative Mosaic and Manuscript Designs 1889
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 8240 x 11811 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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TROPICAL Landscapes – Antique Artwork by A. Wirth – Dekorative Vorbilder
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: 8700 x 12200 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: Julius Hoffman
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DEKORATIVE Vorbilder, Vogelfriese und Fullungen, Bird Friezes / Fillings
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.
- License Info
- Resolution: 11596 x 16204 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: Julius Hoffman
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MIDDLE AGES Ornamental Pattern Tile Design RACINET 1873
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 12943 x 18191 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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XVII SIECLE Floral Embellishment Design RACINET Plat LXXXIII 1873
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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RENAISSANCE Intricate Vintage Embellish Design RACINET Plate LIII
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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JAPANESE Decorative Pattern Design RACINET Lithograph – Vintage Illustration
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
- License Info
- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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Vintage Chinoiserie Decorative Pavilion Scene – Toile De Jouy Illustration (Transparent PNG)
The image is 1 of 59 from the following collection: ‘Discover Toile De Jouy’s gorgeous style within this meticulously edited collection of 59 isolated PNG illustrations. Inside, you’ll discover a wonderfully detailed set of vintage illustrations with a subtle texture applied, making the illustration look like it has been printed with dark blue ink! It’s super effective and looks fantastic on light backgrounds.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Printer’s Invoice – Antique 1904 Receipt with Ornate Typography
This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.
- Resolution: 5758px x 3681px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Intricate Green Border with Seals
An intricate green border frame with seals at the top and bottom, featuring detailed patterns, ideal for decorative or official documents.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Art
- artistic
- Border
- bottom
- classic
- Decoration
- Decorative
- decorativeart
- Design
- detailed
- document
- elegant
- embellished
- embroidery
- Engraving
- fine
- Floral
- formal
- Frame
- Geometric
- Graphic
- Green
- heritage
- illustrative
- Intricate
- official
- officialborder
- old-fashioned
- Ornate
- ornateframe
- Outline
- Patterned
- Patterns
- Photograph
- retro
- Seals
- symmetrical
- top
- traditional
- vintage
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Vintage Green Decorative Certificate Frame
A vintage-style decorative certificate frame in green with detailed borders and classic motifs. Ideal for awards, diplomas, and formal recognitions.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Pink and Blue Ornate Frame with Leaf Flourishes
A decorative pink and blue ornate frame with leaf flourishes, offering a beautiful and intricate design for invitations, creative borders, and framing needs.
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- Resolution: 5477px x 2896px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- arrangement
- Art
- artistic
- baroque
- blue
- Border
- classic
- crafting
- creative
- creative asset
- Decorative
- Decorative Border
- decorative design
- decorative element
- Decorative Frame
- Design
- design asset
- detailed
- elegant
- Embellishment
- Floral
- floral arrangement
- floral motif
- Flourish
- Flower
- Frame
- frame design
- framing
- Intricate
- Leaf
- Ornate
- pink
- Scroll
- scrollwork
- Shell
- styled
- swirl
- symmetrical
- vintage
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Antique Ornamental Border Line Art with Classical Accents
Elegant antique line art border with classical ornamental accents, ideal for enhancing formal documents, certificates, and decorative design projects.
- Resolution: 3625px x 5564px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Decorative Design Element No.31
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- Resolution: 2238px x 886px
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