Tag: vintage
Tag Description:Dog Coloring Page Water Spaniel
A printable dog coloring page of a Water Spaniel. From the antique coloring book, The Model Painting Book for Young People, circa 1900. Tips for the Water Spaniel Coloring Page Naturally imagination is the key to having fun with a coloring page. Color your Water Spaniel hot pink and bright green. Instead of jumping [...]
Vintage Saint Patrick’s Day Clip Art Postcards
Here is a trio of vintage Saint Patrick’s Day postcards that you can use as free clip art. I forgot that I had picked these up last summer during one of my antiquing trips; consequently I’ve only just scanned them in tonight and might not have a chance to restore them before St. Paddy’s day. [...]
Egg Size Comparison Illustration Showing Bird, Reptile, and Fish Eggs
What is an egg! Comparative sizes and shapes of the eggs of birds, reptiles, and fishes.A nice vintage illustration that artfully arranges a cluster of eggs. The original woodcut appeared in a 19th century children’s book. Eggs in the illustration: Epyronis Ostrich Cassowary Wild Swan Hen Pigeon Humming-bird Eagle Vulture Penguin Crocodile Python Fresh-water Turtle [...]
Alpine Hare Image: The Timeless Seduction of Hares
A lovely Vintage image of the Alpine Hare in repose. Almost seductive. Just look at him! Showing off his sexy winter pelage. The Timeless Seduction of the Alpine Hare With his casual come-hither look, our friend Lepus timidus has been known to get around. Perhaps that is why he is known by these aliases: Blue Hare, Tundra Hare, Variable [...]
Saint Patrick’s Day Clip Art: Irish Jig Dancers
Here is a charming antique St. Patrick’s Day postcard of an old-fashioned Irish couple dancing to an old Irish jig called “St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning.” I’ve included a nice musical clip, so now there is no excuse for you to not get up and dance a jig yourself.
St. Patrick’s Day Menu and Recipes
The notion that a traditional Saint Patrick’s Day feast requires green beer and corned beef is dismissed with this special holiday menu for “Saint Paddy’s Day” with recipes. From The American Family Receipt Book, by Mrs. Gregory and Friends, circa 1900, sprinkled with suitable poetry as originally published. I’ve included a selection of my antique [...]
