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Vintage Decorative Line Art Illustration – Floral – Border – Frame – Pattern No.235
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- Resolution: 3095px x 4598px
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Vintage Color Illustration of a Woman with a Floral Crown and Pearl Necklace
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- Resolution: 3266px x 5526px
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ANTIQUE Decorative Architecture Print – Stone Decorations – 1866
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- Resolution: 10977px x 15480px
- Year of Print: 1866
- Artist: Michel Lienard
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Vintage Illustration of a Hand Pointing No.1
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- Resolution: 1211px x 449px
Victorian Fashion Illustration – Pocket Watch No.1
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- Resolution: 1625px x 2310px
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornate Line 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.
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- Resolution: 8723 x 5776
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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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.
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- Resolution: 5840 x 7834
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornamental Banners
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: 5540 x 8070
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornamental Banners
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: 7792 x 5440
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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ORIGINAL Old Antique Print – Heraldry Crests c1900s Hands Weapons
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- Resolution: 7524 x 10306 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1900
- Artist: Knight & Rumley
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DECORATIVE Ornamental Arabic Manuscript Painting – 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.
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- Resolution: 8069 x 11858 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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ANTIQUE BOTANICAL Large Print – Heath – Black Maidenhair Spleenwort 1885
We’re pleased to share one of our beautifully preserved, full colour, large lithograph botanical fern illustrations by Francis George Heath. Printed in 1885, all editions of this work are sought after and very scarce, so we were elated to get our hands on one! The original book contained 15 plates and was £625! The full collection can be found by clicking on the Artists’ name below.
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- Resolution: 10179 x 13646 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1885
- Artist: Francis George Heath
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DEKORATIVE Vorbilder IX, Modern Botanical Ornamental Design 1904
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: 11583 x 16356 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: Julius Hoffman
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17TH CENTURY Floral Pattern Design RACINET Plate LXXXV Original Stock 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.
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- Resolution: 12433 x 17740 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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Vintage Floral Pattern Background – Botanical Pattern No.5
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- Resolution: 4584px x 4801px
Minimal Black and Cream Square and Lines Pattern No.2
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- Resolution: 5000px x 5000px
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Rustic Old English Blackletter Font – CL Antique No.31
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 Font
- Antique Font
- antique typeface
- Blackletter Aesthetic
- Blackletter Display
- Blackletter Typeface
- Bold Gothic Typeface
- Bold Serif
- Book Cover Font
- Century Library
- Classic Blackletter
- Dark Lettering
- Decorative Serif
- Display Lettering
- distressed font
- Dramatic Typeface
- Edgy Font
- Engraved Font
- Fraktur Revival
- German Script
- Gothic Alphabet
- Gothic Revival
- Gothic Style
- Gothic Typeface
- Grunge Blackletter
- Hand Inked Letters
- Hand Restored Type
- Handcrafted Type
- Heritage Revival Typeface
- Heritage Type
- Historic Revival Font
- historical typeface
- Horror Font
- Label Font
- Medieval Script
- Old English Font
- Period Authentic Font
- Poster Font
- Printed Texture Font
- Retro Serif
- Rough Serif Font
- Rustic Font
- Sharp Serif Font
- Spooky Typography
- tattoo lettering
- Textura Typeface
- Traditional Typeface
- Vintage Display Font
- Vintage Logo Font
- Vintage Typography
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Mixed Green and Brown Fall Leaves with Delicate Botanical Branch
This image is part of our exquisite collection of vintage autumn leaf illustrations, meticulously revived from antique treasures. Each leaf comes as a high-resolution, transparent PNG file, perfect for graphic designers, illustrators, and creative hobbyists alike.
Use these botanical clipart pieces to elevate your projects, whether it’s for invitations, decor, branding, or packaging. Infuse your designs with the graceful charm of nature using these timeless, printable leaf graphics.
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Mythological Gorgon Medusa with Snake Hair and Horns in Dramatic Line Art Engraving
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
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Engraved Butterfly in a Romantic Countryside Garden Pathway with Flowers and Foliage
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!
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Elegant Ruins and Countryside Life Toile De Jouy Print
Vintage Toile de Jouy Patterned Backgrounds – Ornate, Classical, and Full of Charm
This wonderful background is from a collection that features a beautiful range of vintage Toile de Jouy-style patternes, carefully restored from antique prints. Packed with intricate scenes of rural life, mythological figures, classical architecture, elegant florals, and decorative motifs, these designs are perfect for adding timeless elegance to your creative projects.
You’ll find everything from aristocrats and animals to hot air balloons and garden scenes, all woven into that iconic French toile style.
Whether you’re working on a junk journal, printable paper pack, or a more refined design project, this bundle is a go-to for vintage lovers looking to add depth, texture, and character to their work.
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Decorative Postcard Sample with Stamp and Handwriting 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: 3977px x 1087px
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Vintage Illustration of Giraffe Skeleton with Long Neck as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a giraffe skeleton, highlighting its long neck and unique bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for educational and wildlife-themed projects.
- Resolution: 2600px x 5194px
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Blue Ornate Certificate Border with Top and Bottom Flourishes and Decorative Details
Blue ornate certificate border with top and bottom flourishes, featuring decorative details perfect for formal certificates and documents.
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Vintage 1800s Red and Black Moth Illustration with Bold Wing Designs – Antique Transparent PNG Artwork
A striking vintage illustration from the 1800s featuring a red and black moth with bold wing designs. The moth is beautifully depicted in a transparent PNG format, highlighting its distinctive patterns and vibrant coloration.
- Resolution: 3716 × 1868
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Decorative Line Art Illustration – Floral – Border – Frame – Pattern No.236
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- Resolution: 1998px x 2456px
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RARE Decorative Arts Print – Design for Wall hanging – Vintage 1866
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- Resolution: 10977px x 15480px
- Year of Print: 1866
- Artist: Michel Lienard
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Vintage Illustration of a Sculpture of Man in Robes No.1
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- Resolution: 2967px x 4732px
Floral Wreath Illustration No.6
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- Resolution: 3144px x 2329px
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Rear of Sealed Vintage Envelope – Perfectly Aged with Stamps
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- Resolution: 4454px x 2793px
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Abstract Beetle Tribal Background
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- Resolution: 5000px x 4985px
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Lloyd’s Natural History 1896 – Antique Coloured Moths Print
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- Resolution: 4012px x 6242px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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Antique Coloured Butterfly Print – Lloyd’s Natural History 1896
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- Resolution: 4148px x 6257px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornate Line 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.
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- Resolution: 7500 x 5308
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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THEORY of the Art of Drawing Anatomy – Antique 1851 Print – J. Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9347 x 7362 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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AGRICULTURE and Anatomy of the Horse – Antique Print by Johann Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9401 x 7899 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANATOMY Backbone Skeleton (Including Ribs and Pelvis), Antique Artwork
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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Vintage Wallpaper Texture with White Damask Pattern and Handwriting Script Overlay
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- aged ephemera texture
- Antique
- Antique Handwriting
- botanical motif wallpaper
- collage background texture
- damask pattern
- distressed decorative paper
- floral wallpaper texture
- grunge paper surface
- handwriting on wallpaper
- historical pattern with script
- junk journal paper
- ornate parchment design
- Paper
- Pattern
- retro
- script overlay
- seamless floral repeat
- Texture
- vintage
- vintage paper background
- Wallpaper
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Aged Wallpaper Texture with Floral Damask Pattern and Handwriting Overlay
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- age
- aged
- aged wallpaper texture
- aging
- Ancient
- Antique
- antique paper design
- blank
- Book
- botanical wallpaper texture
- brittle
- burning
- burnt
- canvas
- cardboard
- collage paper texture
- correspondence
- decay
- dirty
- distressed floral overlay
- document
- empty
- floral damask pattern
- grunge
- grunge paper surface
- Historical Ephemera
- History
- junk journal background
- layers
- letter
- letterhead
- messy
- Note
- obsolete
- old
- old paper with distress marks
- ornate pattern repeat
- pages
- Paper
- parchment
- poster
- retro
- rough
- Scrolls
- seamless vintage pattern
- sheet
- spotted
- stain
- stained
- text
- Texture
- torn
- Victorian floral motif
- vintage
- vintage decorative background
- Wallpaper
- wallpaper with scratches
- weathered
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Brown Serrated Fall Leaf with Prominent Veins and Botanical Detail
This image is part of our exquisite collection of vintage autumn leaf illustrations, meticulously revived from antique treasures. Each leaf comes as a high-resolution, transparent PNG file, perfect for graphic designers, illustrators, and creative hobbyists alike.
Use these botanical clipart pieces to elevate your projects, whether it’s for invitations, decor, branding, or packaging. Infuse your designs with the graceful charm of nature using these timeless, printable leaf graphics.
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L’Espiegle Bust Sculpture of a Woman with Floral Wreath and Smile
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Greek Goddess Persephone Holding Vine in Flowing Draped Dress with Ornate Patterns
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
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Toile De Jouy Seamless Pattern – Black and White Vintage Countryside (Transparent PNG)
This image is part of our Seamless Toile De Jouy Patterns collection; A collection that brings together a charming series of seamless Toile de Jouy patterns, each one lovingly restored and designed for repeat use. Featuring scenic countryside landscapes, pastoral figures, elegant florals, and classic French-inspired detailing, these patterns are ideal for anyone looking to add a vintage touch to their work.
You’ll find multiple color variants—including warm sepia tones, timeless black and white, and classic French blue – all available as flat JPGs and transparent PNGs for easy layering and customisation.
Perfect for scrapbooking, product packaging, surface design, fabric printing, stationery, or digital backdrops – these seamless vintage patterns are ready to tile and flow effortlessly across your designs.
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Garden Scene with Figures and Monument
A Charming Mix of Vintage Illustrations – Pastoral Scenes, Mythical Figures & More
This image is part of a collection packed with beautifully restored vintage toile de jouy style illustrations. Think peaceful countryside scenes, graceful mythological figures, farm animals, and a good dose of that old-timey charm.
Whether you’re into junk journaling, crafting, branding, or just love adding a touch of vintage to your creative projects, there’s loads to play with here. You’ll find everything from shepherd boys and garden goddesses to hot air balloons, dancing villagers, and elegant birds – all cleaned up and ready to use.
Perfect for print, digital, or anything in between, this set brings a slice of history into your modern designs with plenty of character and detail.
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1897 Map of London and Surrounding Areas in the Late 19th Century
A detailed map from 1897 showcasing London and its surrounding areas, including key roads, railways, and landmarks. The map offers a comprehensive view of the city’s layout and development during the late 19th century, providing valuable historical insights into London’s urban expansion and infrastructure. The vintage aesthetic adds to its charm as a historical document.
- Resolution: 7158 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Vintage Engraving of Armadillo on Transparent Background
Vintage illustration of an armadillo, highlighting its textured armored shell on a transparent background. Suitable for educational resources, design projects, or zoological studies.
- Resolution: 4835 × 2567
- Image Type(s): PNG
- 19th-century
- Animal
- Antique
- Armadillo
- armored
- Art
- artistic
- Background
- biology
- Black and white
- collectible
- Design
- detailed
- Drawing
- education
- Engraving
- Etching
- exotic
- fauna
- historical
- History
- illustration
- isolated
- Mammal
- monochrome
- natural
- Nature
- old-fashioned
- retro
- scientific
- Shell
- South America
- Texture
- traditional
- transparent
- unique
- vintage
- Wildlife
- Zoology
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Ornate Floral Frame with Delicate Vine Detailing
An ornate vintage frame with delicate vine detailing, ideal for use in elegant invitations, borders, or decorative art.
- Resolution: 3548px x 5491px
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Vintage Honeycomb Pattern Paper Texture
- Resolution: 4184px x 5718px
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