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…
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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!
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…
10 of the best vintage Mushroom illustrations available for free download!
Tumbling toadstools! We love ourselves a good vintage mushroom illustration around these parts,…
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!
17 Chocolate Dessert Illustrations in the Public Domain
Happy Saturday! I have a serious sweet tooth post coming your way. It’s…
25 Valentine's Day Pictures from the 19th-20th Century
Brace yourself. Valentine’s Day pictures are coming! But I have a confession to…
Bird Nest Clipart: 19th and Early 20th Century
Did I mention I’m drowning in vintage illustrations?I’ve been stocking up on antique…
Mushroom Illustrations from the 19th-20th Century
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I’ve been trying to curate a post…
Winter Illustrations from the 19th-20th Century
More snow, please! I’m so ready to cozy up with hot chocolate and…
Free Vintage Christmas Cards in the Public Domain
Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend! I sure am. Someone just scored…
Fall Illustrations: 19th Century Autumn Leaves and Scenery
Happy Sunday! I just got back from Thacher park, and yep, the fall…
19th Century Illustrations of African Wildlife
It’s Saturday! And I’m ready to spend some much-need quality time in the…
Fairies & Elves: Richard Doyle's 19th-Century Fairyland Illustrations
I’m back from a long hiatus!Thank you to everyone who visits and shares…
Vintage Illustrations of Deer, Fawns, Does, and Bucks
This website needs some deer.So I sifted through the New York State Library’s…