An isolated PNG image of a vintage heraldic lion holding a decorative banner. The lion is drawn in a classic style, often seen in traditional coats of arms. The banner flows gracefully, adding a sense of motion to the image. Perfect for historical, fantasy, or medieval-themed designs.
A vintage line art tile design featuring Lady Justice with a sword and scales in an oval center, symbolizing law and fairness, perfect for legal-themed visuals.
A baroque grotesque vintage frame with intricate botanical flourishes and ornate motifs, perfect for decorative purposes or adding a historical touch.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s depicting deer antlers with labeled sections, providing an educational insight into the structure and classification of antler growth.
A decorative vintage border frame illustration featuring a lion, eagle, and snake, perfect for book covers or natural history-themed designs.
This antique illustration showcases detailed deer antlers, labeled for educational purposes, typical of 1800s natural history books, highlighting the structure of antlers.
A dramatic isolated PNG image of Archangel Michael defeating the devil, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. This powerful image is rich in symbolism, often representing the triumph of good over evil. Ideal for use in religious, historical, or mythological design projects.
A historic map of North Dakota from the late 19th century, detailing the state's counties, cities, and major geographical landmarks, reflecting its development and settlement patterns.
A small icon-style vintage illustration of an owl perched on a twig, capturing the essence of simplicity and nature, perfect for educational or wildlife-themed projects.
A detailed vintage line art illustration of a locomotive, isolated from its background. Perfect for historical and transportation-themed designs.
A vintage line art icon illustration of a Greek god with three heads, rendered in a detailed style. Ideal for mythology and classical-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a human with a bull head, isolated in PNG format, ideal for occult, mystical, and alchemical-themed designs.
An isolated line art illustration of a pied kingfisher, capturing its distinct features in a vintage style, ideal for wildlife and bird-themed projects.
An isolated line art illustration of a blue crested parakeet, showcasing the detailed features of this bird in a vintage style, perfect for avian-themed designs.
This vintage line art illustration features a decorative rectangular frame with architectural and botanical elements, perfect for classic design projects.
This 1800s illustration depicts a brown bear in a forest setting, capturing the bear's thick fur and powerful stance, typical of historical wildlife art.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s depicts various birds around a pond, surrounded by lush vegetation, showcasing a serene natural habitat.
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.
A vintage line art illustration of a hummingbird perched on its nest with two eggs, supported by a tree branch with detailed foliage, ideal for nature themes.
A vintage decorative tile with a circular center showing Jesus sitting at a table with bread and wine, rendered in isolated line art, perfect for religious contexts.
A vintage side profile illustration of an Indian elephant bust, featuring a prominent trunk and textured skin. This transparent PNG provides a classic look suitable for various digital and design projects, reflecting the majestic presence of the elephant.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s shows an Arabian ibex standing on rocky terrain, with detailed horns and fur, typical of natural history art from the era.
A vintage line art illustration of a heraldry naval flag with the Union Jack, perfect for maritime and historical-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a heraldry naval flag with the Union Jack, perfect for maritime and historical-themed designs.
A small, crudely drawn line art illustration of the sun with a human male face, rendered in a simplistic style, perfect for decorative and whimsical designs.
A vintage line art illustration depicting an occult and alchemical deity with four wings, four arms holding weapons, rod, and scales, with serpent-like extensions on its head.
A vintage line art illustration of live bait on the end of a fisherman's hook and line, perfect for fishing, nature, and outdoor-themed projects.
An isolated vintage illustration of a chalice adorned with a grape vine wreath arching below, evoking classical and religious themes, ideal for historic projects.
A detailed vintage engraving of an Indian buffalo bust, showcasing wide and sharp horns. This transparent PNG illustration captures the intricate textures and distinct features of the buffalo, ideal for graphic design and digital projects.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s showcases a Bornean whip-scorpion with detailed body features, highlighting its unique pincers and elongated tail.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s depicts a bird-eating spider with detailed anatomy, showcasing its large fangs and hairy legs, typical of species like tarantulas.
An illustration of Hermes, the Greek figure, standing on a globe, holding a caduceus, with wings on his ankles and helmet, perfect for mythological and historical designs.
An 1800s vintage illustration depicting two birds perched on branches, showcasing detailed feathers and beaks, typical of natural history art of the era.
A vintage line art illustration of a fishing hook, perfect for angling, nature, and outdoor-themed designs.
A vintage illustration of a Roman statue wearing robes and holding a sword and shield, capturing the essence of ancient Roman mythology and history.
A detailed vintage line art illustration of a locomotive, showcasing the intricate design and mechanical components of historic trains.
A vintage line art illustration of fishing bait on the end of a line with multiple hooks, capturing the intricate details of angling equipment, perfect for fishing-themed designs.
A vintage isolated line art illustration of a diving bell, showcasing its industrial design for underwater exploration, suitable for maritime-themed projects.
A vintage line art illustration of a heraldry naval flag for the naval office, capturing historical and maritime elements in a classic style.
An isolated vintage illustration of a hummingbird perched on a branch with a flower below, resembling a petunia, ideal for nature-themed projects.
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