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Vintage Coloured Butterfly Print -Lloyd’s Natural History 1896
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- Resolution: 4085px x 6257px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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MISCELLANEOUS Selection of Vintage Farm Animal / Cattle Related Design Elements
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: 7526 x 5424
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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MISCELLANEOUS Selection of Vintage Hunting Related Design Elements
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: 5452 x 8101
- 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.
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- Resolution: 8829 x 10752
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Joh. Enschedé
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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.
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- Resolution: 9306 x 10706
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Joh. Enschedé
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ANTIQUE Letter Head / Invoice 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.
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- Resolution: 7760 x 10005
- Year of Print: 1890
- Artist: Print Association
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CROWN OF THORNS – Gustave DORE – Antique Biblical Artwork 1891
You’re looking at a beautifully detailed, lithograph print by Gustave Doré. A French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving. This particular engraving was sourced from the 1891 ‘Bible Gallery’ book that compiled a collection of Doré’s biblical themed artwork.
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- Resolution: 7849 x 10833 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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GUSTAVE DORE – Noah’s Ark – The Dove Sent Forth from the Art 1891
You’re looking at a beautifully detailed, lithograph print by Gustave Doré. A French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving. This particular engraving was sourced from the 1891 ‘Bible Gallery’ book that compiled a collection of Doré’s biblical themed artwork.
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- Resolution: 7487 x 10561 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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1903 VINTAGE INSECT PRINT – British Countryside Butterflies
You’re looking at a beautiful illustration from the ‘Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside’ series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
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- Resolution: 6044 x 8469 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1903
- Artist: Edward Hulme
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BOTANY – Sugar Cane, Pistacia Vera, Tea Plant – Antique 1800s REES PRINT
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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JAPAN Floral Fabric Pattern Design RACINET Schmidt Chromolithograph Stock Art
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: 11634 x 16420 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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Abstract Stitching Pattern Inspired Background
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- Resolution: 5000px x 5000px
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Antique Brown and White Mushroom Illustration with Textured Cap and Transparent Background
This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.
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Antique Red and White Mushroom Illustration with Detailed Gills and Transparent Background
This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.
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Golden Moth with Flowers and Vintage Writing, Line Art Style on Transparent Background
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Two People Looking Up in Long Cloaks and Laurel Crowns
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Mythological Scene Featuring Pan and Daphnis with Syrinx Flute and Satyr Form
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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Mythological Greek God Dionysus in Classical Line Art with Laurel Crown and Flowing Beard
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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Pan Playing Double Flute in Greek Mythological Woodland Scene — Vintage Lineart Illustration
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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Intricate Toile De Jouy PNG Illustration – Ornamental Decorative Motifs with Line Art
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.
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Intricate 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.
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Intricate Chinoiserie Toile De Jouy Illustration – Ornamental Decorative Motifs with 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.
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Rustic Village Life in Toile De Jouy Patterns with Festive and Rural Scenes
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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Elegant Toile De Jouy Background with Swinging Figures, Ornate Foliage, and Birds
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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Pastoral Woman Tending Goats in Vintage Toile Engraving
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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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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Handwritten Envelope Sample with Postal Stamp
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: 2721px x 1474px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Handwriting Sample with Worn and Faded Seal or Stamp
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: 2706px x 2411px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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19th Century Boston Business Receipt – Elegant Handwritten Invoice
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: 4785px x 1822px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Treasurers Office Receipt – Vintage Printed and Handwritten Design
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: 3775px x 1574px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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The Western Union Telegraph Company Receipt – Vintage Printed, Handwritten & Stamped 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: 3746px x 1411px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Antique German Script Letterhead – Vintage Typography Overlay
Vintage overlay featuring elegant German script typography from an antique document, ideal for adding sophistication and historical character to designs.
- Resolution: 3370px x 3664px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Typewriter Address Label – Vintage Distressed Typewriter Overlay
Antique typewriter-style address overlay with authentic distressed ink texture, perfect for digital scrapbooking, journaling, vintage collages, and craft projects needing a touch of nostalgia.
- Resolution: 3147px x 892px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Indian Elephant Skeleton with Distinctive Skull as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of an Indian elephant skeleton, highlighting its distinctive skull and robust bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for educational and wildlife-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4495px x 3627px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Goose Skeleton with Detailed Wing Structure as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a goose skeleton, showcasing detailed wing and bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for avian and educational-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4402px x 4667px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Crocodile Skeleton with Detailed Bone Structure as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a crocodile skeleton, highlighting its detailed bone structure and elongated form. This transparent PNG is ideal for educational and scientific projects focusing on reptiles.
- Resolution: 4458px x 2076px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Hare in Motion Depicted in a Dynamic Vintage Illustration
A dynamic illustration of a hare in motion, capturing its speed and agility in a classic vintage style. The artwork emphasizes the hare’s fur texture and movement, providing a lively representation of this swift animal.
- Resolution: 2252px x 1672px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Green Certificate Frame with Steering Wheel and Captain Illustration
A unique certificate frame in green featuring a steering wheel and captain illustration, ideal for nautical-themed awards or certificates with a vintage touch.
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Vintage Green Certificate Border with Intricate Patterns
A high-resolution transparent PNG of a vintage certificate border in green. It features detailed and intricate designs, perfect for creating classic and antique-styled documents or awards.
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Classic Ornate Plaque Design with Cherubs and Decorative Elements
This vintage plaque design features intricate detailing with cherubs, scrolls, and other ornate decorations. The overall appearance is highly classic, reminiscent of old-world craftsmanship with a focus on luxury and detail. The frame is perfect for historical-themed designs.
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Vintage Cream Paper Downloadable Texture
- Resolution: 5209px x 7508px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Vintage Marbled Paper Patterned Texture
- Resolution: 5360px x 7293px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Vintage Marbled Paper Patterned Texture
- Resolution: 5501px x 7846px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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VINTAGE 1899 Botanical Illustration – Maple, Spindle Tree Autumn Leaves
- Resolution: 4535px x 6868px
- Year of Print: 1899
- Artist: Francis George Heath
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Vintage Illustration of a Hand Striking a Lighter
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- Resolution: 1008px x 1902px
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Vintage Decorative Line Art Illustration – Floral – Border – Frame – Pattern No.241
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- Resolution: 816px x 799px
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