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With Valentine’s day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to show the wonderful vintage maps of love and matrimony that I have found. There is an extensive …

Explore our collection of vintage lily illustrations, all free to download and in the public domain. Perfect for art, decor, or educational use, these timeless, royalty-free prints capture the beauty …

Dive into the past with our captivating collection of vintage educational posters, now available for free download. From the artistic brilliance of Adolphe Millot to the detailed geography posters by …

I have curated a collection of wonderful old maps of Japan to download for free. Japan is probably on the top of my bucket list of countries to visit. I’m …

Nature and particular flowers have influenced patterns in textiles for centuries, from intricately embroidered Chinese silks with peonies to woven Persian carpets. This collection of free vintage floral patterns for …

Enhance your decor with our collection of free printable vintage tropical bird illustrations sourced from classic cigarette cards. Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors, these vibrant prints bring a touch …

Here I have curated some wonderful vintage illustrations of these Scandinavian gnomes.  Almost every home I walk into has a Scandinavian gnome amongst their Christmas decorations, even though they don’t …

This embroidered map Christmas ornament is so quick and easy to make, and it can be personalized by using maps special to you. It would make a lovely gift or …

There is already a collection of Sidney Hall vintage zodiac signs on Pictureboxblue. But when I came across John Bevis’s beautiful zodiac star charts, I knew I had to share …

I like to be seasonal with my collections on Pictureboxblue. It will be Christmas soon, so I thought I’d add a collection of vintage reindeer drawings to the site.  In …

Get into the festive spirit with a treasure trove of vintage botanical illustrations featuring classic Christmas flowers like the poinsettia, amaryllis, Christmas rose and cactus. Whether you’re dreaming up greeting …

Give your holiday tree a touch of vintage charm with this DIY butterfly ornament made from up-cycled tuna cans and vintage natural history illustrations. The tutorial guides you through painting …

These are a collection of fabulous late 19th century French natural history educational Deyrolle Posters. I love the old-school educational charts that used to hang on the walls in classrooms.  …

Inside: A collection of Swedish Jenny Nystrom Christmas cards made for the Danish market; copy-right free and in the Public Domain. Jenny Nyström: The Artist Who Defined Scandinavian Christmas Jenny …

Embark on a visual journey into the heart of Edo, Japan, with our exclusive collection of Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s Japanese prints. These masterpieces, now available for free download, offer a unique …

If you are a regular reader of Pictureboxblue, you will know I have a thing about vintage maps, and I’m always looking for new ways to display them in my …

Vintage Dragonfly Illustrations: Elevate your art projects and home décor with this curated collection of vintage drawings of dragonflies, which capture their whimsical charm. Some of these illustrations may be …

I have recently discovered the TV series Outlander, and I’m slowly working my way through all 5 seasons on Amazon Prime.  The first season is set in Scotland which has …

These beautiful vintage orchid prints and drawings are the latest botanical illustrations added to the collection of flower prints on Pictureboxblue.  This collection includes roses, peonies, hibiscus, poppies, and many …

Inside: A step-by-step guide to making a neon framed skull decoration. Some wonderful vintage human skull drawings on Pictureboxblue would look great framed for Halloween. I decided to take one …