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I love looking at old patents for everyday objects. I thought it would be fun to share some fun retro camera patents here. These camera patents would look great framed …

A stunning collection of vintage Mississippi River maps, including the beautiful meander charts by Harold Fisk. Created in 1944 to show how the river’s course shifted over centuries, these colourful …

Step into the world of the extinct dodo with our captivating collection of free dodo drawings and illustrations. Perfect for educators, artists, and history buffs, these high-quality images from the …

I normally share scientific natural history animal illustrations on the site. When I stumbled across these charming comic-like animal illustrations of Benjamin Rabier, I knew I had to share them …

A curated collection of vintage frog illustrations to add to the zoological illustrations on the site. All the prints are in the Public Domain and free to print. One of …

Discover 47 stunning William Morris designs inspired by flowers, foliage, birds, and nature. Explore iconic Arts & Crafts wallpaper and textile patterns, including Strawberry Thief, Willow Bough, Trellis, Honeysuckle, and …

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 …