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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: 7580 x 5480
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VIGNETTE Sheep Illustrations – Vintage 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: 8865 x 12764
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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DECORATIVE Graphic Print Design 1891 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: 7858 x 10303
- Year of Print: 1890
- Artist: Print Association
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ANTIQUE Victorian 1879 Botanical Plate – Rhodedendron Kate Waterer
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- Resolution: 7780 x 9959 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1879
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ANTIQUE Original Old Print – Heraldry Crests c1900s Winged Birds
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- Resolution: 7553 x 10291 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1900
- Artist: Knight & Rumley
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GEOLOGY and Mineralogy – Johann Heck Antique 1851 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: 9151 x 7310 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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HUMAN Body Study – Statues of Rome – Rare Italian STATUE Print 1791
You’re looking at a scarce, 229 year old, steel plate engraving from the original “The New Encyclopaedia Or Modern Universal Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences On A New And Improved Plan” by Hall, William Henry, Bedford Row, London, published by C Cooke, London.
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- Resolution: 8300 x 13800 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1791
- Artist: C. Cooke
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BIRDS Pelicans – Common and Cormorant, Antique 1880s 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: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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DEKORATIVE Vorbilder IV, Gotische Glasmalereien. Ornate Glasswork
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: 11558 x 16330 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: Julius Hoffman
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MIDDLE AGES Chromolithograph Ornamental Design RACINET 1873
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: 12758 x 18436 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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MIDDLE AGES Floral Decorative Vintage Designs RACINET Plate L
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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MIDDLE AGES Illumination and Embellishment Design RACINET
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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Vintage Floral Pattern Background – Botanical Pattern No.2
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- Resolution: 16124px x 14895px
ANTIQUE Japanese Kono Bairei Woodblock Art Print 1881 Bird
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: 5670 x 7885 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Antique Black Cowrie Shell Illustration with Ribbed Opening – Transparent Background PNG
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
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- antique shell
- bangle
- beachcomber art
- bivalve shell
- coastal shell
- conch shell
- hand-colored shell
- historic shell
- marine biology
- marine shell
- mollusk shell
- Natural History
- ocean shell
- ocean specimen
- scientific illustration
- sea life illustration
- Sea Shell
- seashell PNG
- seashell study
- shell artwork
- shell chart
- shell cutout
- shell decor
- shell drawing
- shell engraving
- shell graphic
- shell illustration
- shell specimen
- shell taxonomy
- spiral shell
- Victorian shell
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Brown Autumn Leaf with Jagged Edges and Prominent Veins
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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Brown Autumn Leaf with Visible Veins and Curved Stem
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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Elegant Chinoiserie Toile De Jouy Line Art – Ornamental Decorative PNG Illustration
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 and Worn Handwriting Sample from Vintage Letter
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: 2253px x 2497px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Handwritten Note with Transparent Background
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: 2794px x 3539px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Handwritten 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: 2963px x 2803px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Handwriting Sample from Envelope
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: 3024px x 1401px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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1888 Elegant Handwritten Letter – Vintage London Overlay
Antique handwritten overlay featuring elegant script from London, dated 1888, capturing authentic historical handwriting and classic penmanship.
- Resolution: 7022px x 1150px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Stunning Old Artwork of a Eurasian Nuthatch Bird
- Resolution: 2859 × 2773
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Walrus Skeleton Detailed Line Art Illustration
Detailed line art illustration of a walrus skeleton, highlighting the robust bone structure and unique tusks of this marine mammal
- Resolution: 4573px x 1930px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Elegant Ornate Border / Letterhead Design with Subtle Beige Background for Vintage Themes
This elegant ornate border design features intricate linework on a subtle beige background. The delicate details include floral and scroll motifs, perfect for vintage-inspired projects such as invitations, certificates, or artistic presentations. The layout is sophisticated and versatile, making it ideal for classic and decorative themes.
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- Image Type(s): JPG
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Coloured Isolated PNG of a Barred Woodcreeper Bird
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- Resolution: 1600 × 4065
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Set of Human Leg Clipart – Anatomy Illustrations in PNG, SVG, and EPS Image Formats
You’re looking at a wonderfully restored set of 4 anatomically correct human leg illustrations. Each anatomy image was extracted from its original background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
- Image Type(s): EPS, SVG, PNG
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FALL of FOYERS – Antique Scottish Landscape Illustration – 1895
- Resolution: 4749px x 3296px
- Year of Print: 1895
- Artist: T. Nelson and Sons
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Victorian Person in Dress – No.15
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- Resolution: 1199px x 3376px
Colored Mineralogy Artwork – Gem / Rock / Mineral / Crystal No.28
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- Resolution: 1578px x 1541px
Vintage Painting of a Ginger Cat on its Hind Legs
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- Resolution: 1758px x 2642px
Vintage Line Art Illustration of an Art Holding Dumbbell inside Wreath
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- Resolution: 1167px x 1053px
Vintage Design Element – Decorative Border / Frame Design No.25
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- Resolution: 2048px x 711px
Handcrafted Illustration of a Star No.9
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- Resolution: 657px x 623px
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Blank Antique Folded and Worn Small Tan Notebook No.3
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- Resolution: 9632px x 7752px
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Antique Letterhead Design for Top of Page Content
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- Resolution: 4570px x 3293px
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Decorative and Detailed Antique Frame / Border – Perfect for Invitations and Packaging No.21
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- Resolution: 6928px x 4911px
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Decorative and Detailed Antique Frame / Border – Perfect for Invitations and Packaging No.16
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- Resolution: 6623px x 9065px
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Decorative and Detailed Antique Frame / Border – Perfect for Invitations and Packaging No.15
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- Resolution: 3936px x 6000px
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Tall Vertical Banner / Border for Text No.2
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- Resolution: 2922px x 8925px
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Header Banner Display Piece – Perfect for Top of Page Design Content
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- Resolution: 7391px x 2253px
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Vintage Gold and Blue Frame / Border with Decorative Design Elements
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- Resolution: 2843px x 4826px
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VINTAGE Print of a Star Map of the Southern Sky – Antique 1882
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- Resolution: 8207px x 8732px
- Year of Print: 1882
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ANATOMY – Myology – Antique 1800s Print – Rees’ Encyclopedia
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- Resolution: 7340px x 9458px
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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Antique Map of Missouri – Encyclopedia Britannica 1880
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- Resolution: 9571px x 7359px
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: Encyclopedia Britannica
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New Mexico Vintage Map – Encyclopedia Britannica 1880
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- Resolution: 7202px x 9565px
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: Encyclopedia Britannica
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