Hand-Carved Block Letter Font – Bold and Textured 1800s Woodcut Style (CL Antique No.6)
We’re breathing new life into antique type! This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past - scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them. These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed - charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font. Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs - whether you're working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal - these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you'd expect from type that’s over a century old.
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Antique Block Print Font – Bold 19th Century Type with Rustic Serif Boxes (CL Antique No.5)
We’re breathing new life into antique type! This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past - scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them. These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed - charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font. Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs - whether you're working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal - these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you'd expect from type that’s over a century old.
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Dutch Postcard Sample with Handwriting and Various Postal Stamps
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: 3162px x 2044px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Striped Engraved Border Font – 19th Century Letterpress-Style Display Typeface (CL Antique No.7)
We’re breathing new life into antique type! This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past - scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them. These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed - charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font. Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs - whether you're working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal - these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you'd expect from type that’s over a century old.
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Decorative Deer Antlers with Skull Transparent PNG
Detailed illustration of intertwined deer antlers with a skull in the center, set on a transparent background. Ideal for rustic or hunting-themed designs.
- Resolution: 3429px x 5355px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Handwritten New York Envelope Overlay with Stamp and Printed Text – Transparent Ephemera
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: 3435px x 2049px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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African Elephant Portrait on Transparent PNG
Detailed illustration of an African elephant's head with prominent tusks, set against a transparent background. Perfect for nature and wildlife-themed designs.
- Resolution: 2790px x 2759px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Ornate Blackletter Display Font – Restored 19th Century Gothic Alphabet – CL Antique 20
We’re breathing new life into antique type! This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past - scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them. These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed - charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font. Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs - whether you're working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal - these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you'd expect from type that’s over a century old.
- Album Cover Font
- antique typeface
- Blackletter Font
- century library font
- Display Font
- Dramatic Typeface
- Engraved Lettering
- Gothic Alphabet
- Gothic Font
- Heavy Metal Font
- Heritage Font
- Historic Font
- Icon
- Icons
- Medieval Font
- Old English Style
- Ornate Typeface
- Poster Font
- restored font
- set
- Sign
- symbol
- Tattoo Font
- Victorian Font
- Vintage Font
- web
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Vintage Western Display Font – 1800s Revival Woodcut Lettering – CL Antique No.23
We’re breathing new life into antique type! This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past - scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them. These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed - charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font. Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs - whether you're working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal - these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you'd expect from type that’s over a century old.
- 1800s Revival Font
- Americana Font
- Antique Font
- Bold Serif Font
- Cowboy Font
- Display Font
- Engraved Font
- Frontier Font
- Hand-Engraved Font
- Heritage Typography
- Icon
- Icons
- Old West Font
- Poster Font
- Rustic Branding Font
- Rustic Font
- set
- Sign
- Slab Serif
- symbol
- Vintage Font
- Vintage Sign Font
- web
- Western Display Font
- Western Font
- Woodcut Typeface
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Decorative Gothic Display Font – Restored Vintage Blackletter – CL Antique No.22
We’re breathing new life into antique type! This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past - scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them. These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed - charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font. Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs - whether you're working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal - these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you'd expect from type that’s over a century old.
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Small Icon Illustration of Owl Perched on a Twig
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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Small Icon Illustration of Greek God with Three Heads
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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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English Race-Horse Illustration Transparent PNG
Illustration of an English race-horse in motion, depicted on a transparent background. This isolated PNG is ideal for equestrian and sports-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4696px x 3280px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Roman Statue Wearing Robes Holding Sword and Shield
A vintage illustration of a Roman statue wearing robes and holding a sword and shield, capturing the essence of ancient Roman mythology and history.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Dolphin Side View Illustration Transparent PNG
Vintage illustration of a dolphin swimming, displayed in side view on a transparent background. This isolated PNG is perfect for marine and educational themes.
- Resolution: 3610px x 1285px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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HIEROGLYPHICS Figures of Gods. Vintage Egyptian Stock Image
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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HIEROGLYPHICS Names and Titles. Antique Egyptian Stock Image
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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HIEROGLYPHICS Symbols of Gods. Vintage Egyptian Stock Image
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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Decorative Line Art Border / Badge – Vintage Illustration No.5
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- Resolution: 1270px x 1686px
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