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public domain vintage color book illustration emerald city of oz

The best vintage and antique illustrated books in the public domain (with free downloads!)


“There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books…


Rose De Provins Vintage Flower Illustration

7 of the best vintage rose illustrations in the public domain


Ah roses. The MOST classic flower of all, used in design and art…

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The 12 best vintage bird illustrations in the public domain


12 of the best vintage bird illustrations from the public domain plus a whole gallery of over 800!

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Human anatomy muscle and bones

14 of the best vintage anatomy illustrations in the public domain – and their gory history!


I think there’s something oddly beautiful about vintage anatomy illustrations, and judging from…


Vintage Tulip illustration Jane C Loudon

Vintage flower illustrations by Jane C Loudon – sci-fi writer and botanical watercolorist


I love love loooove 19th-century botanical illustration! So when I came across this…


the mushroom

10 of the best vintage Mushroom illustrations available for free download!


Tumbling toadstools! We love ourselves a good vintage mushroom illustration around these parts,…


Rita riding on the Dolphin 1911 Warwick Goble

7 of the best vintage fairy illustrations by Warwick Goble


Whimsical, magical, ethereal! These are just a few words that sprung to mind when I recently discovered the exquisite work of British illustrator Warwick Goble. I love that my work here gives me an excuse to spend hours going down internet rabbit holes so I can find you guys the most amazing images from the public domain!

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Free Halloween Illustrations from the Public Domain


Fall has officially started, which means I’m officially excited for all things Halloween!…


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12 Vintage Easter Greetings & Illustrations


Hey everyone! Hope everyone is enjoying the start of Spring. To usher in…

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26 Vintage Dog Illustrations in the Public Domain


Wow, so who likes dogs? You know I do. I just curated 26…

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Vintage Fairy Illustrations in the Public Domain


I’ve been dying to curate a new collection of vintage fairy illustrations. In…

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Public Domain Illustrations of the Great Barrier Reef


The illustrations above capture such marine life as starfish, urchins, corals, and sea…

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13 Vintage Birthday Images in the Public Domain


Brace yourselves. I went on a serious birthday card archiving binge today! I…

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11 Vintage Advertisements: Food & Beverage


Yep, I’m still hungry after that chocolate post. On the menu today are…

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27 Vintage Chocolate Illustrations From 1909


27 FREE vintage chocolate illustrations in the public domain. Full-color chocolate candies, fudge, caramels, and more!