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Antique Coloured Print of Charaxes Butterflies – 1896
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- Resolution: 4084px x 6204px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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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: 5863 x 8401
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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MINERALOGY Types of Crystals Wolfram Gypsum Melonite – 1814 Antique Print
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- Resolution: 7010 x 9578 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1814
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ANTIQUE Original Old Print – Plate Heraldry Crests c1900s Birds Wings Nest
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- Resolution: 7596 x 10307 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1900
- Artist: Knight & Rumley
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GEOLOGY and Mineralogy – Geometrical Shapes – J. Heck Antique Print
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: 9393 x 7878 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE PRINT – The Escape of David Through the Window – G. DORE 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: 7821 x 10552 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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ANTIQUE PRINT – The Procession of the Elders – Gustave Dore 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: 7919 x 10781 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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ITALIAN Renaissance – Decorative Ceiling Art – Antique Chromolithograph
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: 8320 x 11830 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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ANTIQUE Heinrich Dolmetsch Print – Aegyptisch (Egyptian) Ornament Design
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: 7996 x 11882 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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ANATOMY – Drawing (Anatomy of Facial Expressions), Antique 1880 Print
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: 8600 x 5500 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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16TH CENTURY Ornament Mosaic Tile Designs RACINET Vintage Stock Image
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: 13028 x 18362 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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RENAISSANCE Detailed Mythical Design Elements RACINET Plate LIV 1874
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: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Wood block Japanese Print 1881 Birds
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5653 x 7787 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Vintage Fairy Illustrations with Fruit and Floral Motifs in Silhouette Style
This enchanting illustration sheet features two graceful fairies depicted in delicate silhouette, each surrounded by lush fruit and blooming florals. The black-and-white style gives the artwork a magical, whimsical atmosphere, perfect for fantasy-inspired projects. With ornate details and flowing organic shapes, these vintage fairies are ideal for papercrafts, journals, greeting cards, and storytelling visuals.
- Image Type(s): SVG, PNG
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Red-Capped Wild Mushroom Colored PNG Illustration with Ribbed Underside 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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Brown Autumn Leaf with Detailed Veins and Tapered Shape
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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Engraved Portrait with Ruffled Collar, Floral Arrangement, Insects, and Scroll with Text
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!
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Rustic and Faded Handwritten Note – Transparent PNG Design Asset
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: 1545px x 543px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Faded 19th Century Italian Document – Elegant Calligraphy
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: 2955px x 2316px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Line Art Illustration of Ox Skull with Prominent Horns as Transparent PNG
A detailed line art illustration of an ox skull, showcasing its prominent horns and skeletal features. This transparent PNG is perfect for educational and decorative projects.
- Resolution: 4213px x 2316px
- 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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Simple Wooden Frame Design with Light Natural Wood Grain Texture
This image showcases a simple, natural wooden frame with a light grain texture, providing a clean and minimalist appearance. It is ideal for art and photo displays that require a subtle yet stylish frame without overwhelming the content within. The light wood finish gives it a soft, natural look.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Antique Map of Philippine Islands and Hawaiian Islands with Inset Maps
A detailed 19th-century map showcasing the Philippine Islands and Hawaiian Islands, complete with inset maps of major cities like Manila and Honolulu. This map is ideal for historical and geographical research.
- Resolution: 7254 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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PNG Color Image of a Secretarybird
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- Resolution: 4195 × 5437
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Antique Line Art Engraving Illustration – Mineralogy – Crystals – Precious Stones – No.29
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- Resolution: 2285px x 1453px
Vintage Decorative Line Art Illustration – Floral – Border – Frame – Pattern No.39
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- Resolution: 5993px x 3248px
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Colored Mineralogy Artwork – Gem / Rock / Mineral / Crystal No.21
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- Resolution: 1926px x 1357px
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Colored Mineralogy Artwork – Gem / Rock / Mineral / Crystal No.16
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- Resolution: 1946px x 1599px
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Colored Mineralogy Artwork – Gem / Rock / Mineral / Crystal No.1
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- Resolution: 3528px x 2354px
Vintage Line Art PNG Illustration of a Butterfly
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- Resolution: 2772px x 1976px
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VINTAGE Botanical Print – Spear Plume Thistle – Antique 1874
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- Resolution: 8010px x 12008px
- Year of Print: 1874
- Artist: F. Edward Hulme
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Vintage Scan of Grunge and Dirty Cream Envelope Texture with Number 50
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- Resolution: 3129px x 7003px
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Decorative and Detailed Antique Frame / Border – Perfect for Invitations and Packaging No.24
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- Resolution: 6973px x 9325px
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Decorative and Detailed Antique Frame / Border – Perfect for Invitations and Packaging No.3
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- Resolution: 7078px x 9058px
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Vintage Map of Nebraska – Encyclopedia Britannica 1880
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- Resolution: 9549px x 7362px
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: Encyclopedia Britannica
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VINTAGE Print Layout Design – Ornamental Japanese 1800s 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: 6166 x 9414
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ribbons and 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: 8200 x 5632
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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