A unique vintage corner frame adorned with palm trees and ornate decorative borders, capturing a distinctive 19th-century style. This high-resolution PNG with a transparent background is perfect for adding a touch of historical charm to your design projects.
You're looking at a vintage collection of beautifully illustrated design assets discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
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.
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.
A vintage style ornate certificate border featuring green tones with an emblem at the bottom and decorative corner designs, ideal for diplomas or formal documents.
You're looking at a vintage collection of super useful banner illustrations discovered within a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
You're looking at a vintage collection of beautifully decorative label/banner designs discovered within a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
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.
This image is part of a beautiful collection of highly detailed, engraved illustrations from the early 1800s - Originally discovered within a small book full of stories inspired by the English countryside. While I’m sure the stories are lovely, I couldn’t get over how incredible these illustrations were!
An elegant green certificate border with intricate wave-like patterns, perfect for formal documents such as awards, certificates, and diplomas.
A vintage-style green certificate border featuring a starburst pattern in the center. Ideal for diplomas, awards, and other formal or decorative documents.
A sophisticated black and silver border with ornate corners, perfect for certificates, formal presentations, and decorative documents. Adds a touch of classic elegance and style.
An elegant floral border featuring a blue scroll design and pink rose accents, ideal as a decorative frame or arrangement for creative and artistic projects.
Rustic vintage frame featuring natural elements, restored and isolated as a transparent PNG. Great for nature-themed projects or organic designs.
You're looking at a vintage collection of label/logo template illustrations discovered within a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
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.
This image is part of a beautiful collection of highly detailed, engraved illustrations from the early 1800s - Originally discovered within a small book full of stories inspired by the English countryside. While I’m sure the stories are lovely, I couldn’t get over how incredible these illustrations were!
This elegant frame showcases vintage geometric patterns and a prominent central diamond motif. The intricate blue and red details make it ideal for decorative use in formal and artistic projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This vintage ornamental frame features elegant floral and vine patterns in red and black, highlighted with additional rectangular design elements. Perfect for formal invitations, certificates, or decorative projects.
A classic ornate frame adorned with golden details, perfect for framing photos, artwork, or documents. This high-resolution PNG captures the elegance and luxury of 19th-century design, adding a touch of sophistication to any creative project.
You're looking at a vintage collection of label/logo template illustrations discovered within a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
You're looking at a vintage collection of super useful frame and label illustrations discovered within a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
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.
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.
An antique floral border line art with vintage accents, ideal for enhancing traditional documents, certificates, and design projects with a classic touch.
Ornate vintage frame featuring decorative scrollwork and a ribbon motif, isolated as a transparent PNG. Perfect for elegant invitations or refined projects.
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.
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 decorative brown scalloped border perfect for certificates, formal documents, and awards. The ornate detailing adds a touch of vintage charm and elegance to any presentation.
A sophisticated black and white rectangular border with intricate patterns, perfect for certificates, frames, or formal documents. The detailed design gives a timeless and classic feel to any presentation.
An elegant pink floral frame with intricate shell motifs and swirling leaf elements. Perfect as a decorative border or design asset for invitations, cards, and crafts.
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