This is a wonderful collection of Polychromatic Ornament prints by Albert Racinet. They are from his 1877 book “Polychromatic ornament. One hundred plates in gold, silver, and colors, comprising upwards …
After visiting the tigers, the giraffe enclosure was always the second destination on our family’s visit to the zoo. These magnificent creatures are so unique and loved by many. I …
The other day whilst looking at the collections of vintage maps on Pictureboxblue, I realized that there were no maps of Australasia. This collection is to remedy that omission. Strictly …
I have featured many of the wonderful identification charts and posters from the French publisher Larousse. The latest collection is of the wonderful tree posters from one of their illustrative …
I have added to the botanical flower collection on Pictureboxblue with this beautiful collection of bluebell illustrations and prints. There is nothing more calming and beautiful this time of year …
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 …
The meandering maps of the Mississippi river by Harold Fisk must be the most beautiful maps I’ve ever seen. These stunners look more like works of art than geographical diagrams. …
I have been thinking about compiling a collection of Dodo drawings for a while. Last week someone emailed me with a request for some dodo pictures. So after a bit …
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 …
William Morris designs and patterns have had a recent resurgence in popularity. This is not surprising with the current popular Cottagecore aesthetic and maximalist interior trend. If you are wondering …
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 …
These vintage lily drawings and illustrations are the latest addition to the wonderful collection of free vintage flower prints on Pictureboxblue. Many flowers that are called a lily aren’t lilies. …
There are several collections of vintage educational posters on Pictureboxblue. They are all in the Public Domain and free to download and print. The most popular posters are by the …
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 the intricate embroidered Chinese silks with peonies to woven Persian carpets. This collection of free vintage floral patterns …
When I came across these gorgeous vintage tropical bird illustrations, I knew I had to share them. The tropical bird paintings are beautiful, and I love the background illustrations with …
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 …