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Vintage Cream Paper Downloadable Texture
- Resolution: 4622px x 6172px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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ORNAMENTAL Design and Type Letter Head 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: 7841 x 10113
- Year of Print: 1890
- Artist: Print Association
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PERSIAN Arabic Decorative Claywork – Heinrich Dolmetsch – Antique 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: 8121 x 11873 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1889
- Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch
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Blackletter Calligraphy Font – Elegant Gothic Script with Historic Flair (CL Antique No.10)
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 Flourished “Received” Stamp – Ornate Vintage Overlay
Ornately flourished antique overlay stamp featuring the word “Received” in vintage script, enhanced by naturally distressed textures and swirls.
- Resolution: 1595px x 752px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Garden Butterflies with Antique Postcard Script
Bright, garden-inspired butterflies stand out against a layer of antique postcard writing and delicate botanical details. This artwork has a charming, storybook feel that can bring a dash of whimsy to your scrapbooking, journaling, or creative decor.
- Resolution: 2683 × 3332
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Circular Floral Frame with Vintage Victorian Decorative Patterns
A circular frame with beautiful Victorian floral patterns and decorative elements, creating a unique and vintage look. The frame is perfect for classical or elegant designs, offering a refined and historical touch.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Rose SVG Line Art Illustrations – Also Includes EPS and PNG Formats
You’re looking at a restored set of 6 beautifully illustrated vintage Roses. Each floral line art 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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Vintage Hand Painted Rose / Floral / Botanical Design No.8
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- Resolution: 1823px x 1998px
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Vintage Handwritten Music Sheet Paper Texture – Worn and Aged No.3
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- Resolution: 6900px x 10000px
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Classical Figure with Cymbals Dancing Alongside Child Playing Flute
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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Marbled Paper Patterned Texture
- Resolution: 5428px x 7366px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Laurel Wreath Vector and PNG Line Art Illustrations – Victorian Downloadable Design Assets
You’re looking at a vintage collection of beautifully illustrated laurel wreath designs discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds 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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Vintage Loan Office Receipt – Blue Label with Handwriting
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- Resolution: 3864px x 2519px
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Vintage Paper Texture – No.39
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- Resolution: 3500px x 5000px
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Nature Inspired Floral Tiled Background No.4
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- Resolution: 5000px x 5000px
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THEORY of Drawing / Anatomy Proportions – Antique 1851 Artwork
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: 9438 x 7798 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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African Tribal Inspired Vintage Patterned Background
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- Resolution: 5000px x 5000px
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Worn Paper Texture with Botanical Etching and Ink Stains for Vintage Backgrounds
- Image Type(s): JPG
- age
- aged
- aged background
- aging
- Ancient
- Antique
- antique surface
- backgrounds
- blank
- Book
- botanical etching
- brittle
- burning
- burnt
- canvas
- cardboard
- correspondence
- decay
- dirty
- distressed paper
- document
- empty
- faded botanical pattern
- floral motif overlay
- grunge paper
- historical paper surface
- ink stains
- journal background
- layers
- letter
- letterhead
- messy
- Note
- obsolete
- old
- old parchment texture
- pages
- Paper
- paper with water damage
- parchment
- poster
- retro
- rough
- scrapbook texture
- Scrolls
- sheet
- spotted
- stain
- stained
- stucco
- text
- torn
- vintage
- vintage collage material
- Wallpaper
- weathered
- worn paper texture
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The Hornet – Antique Fancy Dress with Striped Gown and Wings
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Cream Textured Paper Background
- Resolution: 4729px x 6554px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Green Leather Vintage Book Cover Texture Background
- Resolution: 6354px x 9433px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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ANTHROPOLOGY – Bones of the Head (Skull) – 1851 Johann Heck 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: 9205 x 7201 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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Classical Female Bust With Curled Hair and Serene Expression
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Engraved Illustration of Butterflies on Blooming Branches with Floral Background
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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Vintage Heraldry Animal Emblems Vector Collection Featuring Bird Wings, Crowned Goat, and Wolf with Arrows
This vector sheet presents a unique collection of heraldic illustrations featuring animal emblems such as winged creatures, a crowned goat, and a wolf with arrows. Each emblem is intricately detailed in a classic engraving style, embodying the historical and symbolic significance of these animals in heraldry. Ideal for use in vintage-themed design projects, historical illustrations, or traditional heraldic artworks.
- Image Type(s): EPS, SVG, PNG
- vector
- classic engraving
- vintage design
- armory
- traditional emblem
- engraving style
- detailed artwork
- decorative elements
- vintage collection
- vector illustration
- animal emblems
- heraldic animals
- medieval symbolism
- intricate design
- animal symbolism
- winged creatures
- crowned goat
- traditional art
- historical
- ornate design
- hand-drawn
- classic art
- heritage
- illustration
- medieval
- vintage
- Black and white
- Heraldic Art
- Arrows
- Coat of Arms
- Heraldry
- Wolf
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Vintage Marbled Paper Patterned Texture
- Resolution: 5341px x 8086px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Vintage Fruit SVG Illustrations – EPS and PNG Formats also Included – Raspberries, Plums, Apples and more
A lovingly restored collection of various fruit line art illustrations. More specifically, Plums, Raspberries, Apples, and Heart Leaved Pears Each botanical line art 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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Intricate Indian Inspired Gold Botanical Background No.3
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- Resolution: 5000px x 5000px
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Hand Drawn Floral Inspired Background Pattern / Texture No.3
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- Resolution: 4260px x 6730px
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Engraved Illustration of a Swarm of Butterflies in Flight with Textured Background
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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Vintage Marbled Paper Patterned Texture
- Resolution: 3911px x 6046px
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Incroyable Antique Fancy Dress with Tricolor Skirt and Elegant Bonnet
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Young Shepherd Boy Playing Flute Beneath Ancient Olive Tree
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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Line Art of Wild Sheep Skull in Detailed PNG Format
Line art illustration of a wild sheep skull, rendered in PNG format for easy use, depicting the intricate details of the horn and bone structure
- Resolution: 3562px x 2135px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Victorian Ornate Frame Line Art with Elegant Flourishes
An elegant Victorian ornate frame in line art with detailed flourishes, ideal for enhancing traditional design projects, certificates, and decorative purposes.
- Resolution: 3633px x 5445px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Baroque Border PNG, SVG and EPS Illustration
We discovered a gorgeous print full of individual Baroque design elements and decided to create a plethora of custom frames and borders. Fantastic for wedding invitations, packaging, branding and so much more.
- Image Type(s): EPS, SVG, PNG
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Tattoo Styled Hand Drawn Sunburst SVG Line Art Illustration – PNG and EPS Formats also Included!
You’re looking at a wonderfully detailed hand-drawn sunburst clipart illustration! This 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). Perfect for stationery design, print, invitation design, general graphic design projects and so much more.
- Image Type(s): EPS, SVG, PNG
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Vintage Paper Texture – No.54
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- Resolution: 3500px x 5000px
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AGRICULTURE – A Miscellaneous Selection of Vintage Fruit Illustrations
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: 8921 x 12572
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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Grunge Paper Texture with Ornate Floral and Bee Border Motif Pattern
- Image Type(s): JPG
- aged
- aged parchment texture
- Antique
- antique background
- beetle illustration
- botanical border
- canvas
- decorative texture layer
- Distressed Overlay
- etched floral bands
- faded nature print
- floral scroll pattern
- grunge
- grunge paper texture
- insect motif
- junk journal resource
- old
- Paper
- retro
- stained
- symmetrical botanical frame
- Texture
- venetian
- Victorian insect graphic
- vintage
- vintage wallpaper design
- Wallpaper
- weathered
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Vintage Scroll and Birds SVG Clipart – Vector Designs for Invitations and Design Projects
You’re looking at a wonderfully detailed collection of paper scroll banner designs complete with birds and wild flowers, discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds 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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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: 5821 x 8082
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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BOTANICAL – A Miscellaneous Selection of Vintage Flower Illustrations
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: 8920 x 12644
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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Cool Blue Damask Wallpaper Texture with White Floral Pattern and Script Overlay
- Image Type(s): JPG
- aged wallpaper print
- antique handwriting texture
- blue damask wallpaper
- cool-toned paper surface
- Crystal
- distressed blue ephemera
- floral repeat design
- grunge decorative paper
- historical collage background
- Ice
- junk journal paper
- layered handwriting overlay
- ornate vintage pattern
- Pattern
- script overlay texture
- seamless botanical motif
- solid
- Texture
- vintage wallpaper background
- white floral pattern
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Vintage Illustration of Giraffe on Transparent Background
Classic vintage illustration of a giraffe on a transparent background. Perfect for educational materials or design projects.
- Resolution: 4316 × 8758
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Antique Spiegelfisch Drawing: Timeless Aquatic Artwork
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- Resolution: 3288 × 3118
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