Ivory Soap used to produce some of the most beautiful advertisements. Part of my fascination with old advertisements, is seeing which companies have stood the test of time and are still in existence, as Ivory Soap has. This image came from 1908, although I’m not sure which magazine it was published in. I also find it interesting that they didn’t create so many products to do every single household chore. The same soap you could use on your body, you {Read More}
Printable Antique Butter Box
January 4, 2013 by 15 Comments
I picked up a beautifully aged antique butter box a few weeks ago and have created a printable of it, so you can make your own. I love finding things like this that were meant to be disposed of (and usually were). Generally, if you can find them, it’s because the were unused stock, left in an old business. My original box is extremely fragile and is missing one of the side flaps, so I did a little digital editing to fix it. Here’s the {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – Corticelli Thread Advertisement
September 26, 2012 by 7 Comments
I have quite a few old Corticelli spools that I love, so it was nice to see this advertisement from a 1906 Ladies Home Journal magazine. This advertisement was sent to me by Audrey @ Timeless Treasures. – thank you, Audrey! Blessings, Angie
Antique Graphics Wednesday – 3 Dress Form Images
September 26, 2012 by 5 Comments
These 3 wonderful images of dress forms are from the early 1900’s and were sent to me by Audrey @ Timeless Treasures. This one was in an ad in a 1911 “The Modern Priscilla” magazine and is a Hall-Borchert adjustable dress form. Click on image to enlarge I’ve removed all of the background from it, so if you use programs like Photoshop or Gimp, you can layer it over other images, like this. The next two images both came from {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – 1923 Baker’s Chocolate and Cocoa Images
August 1, 2012 by 9 Comments
This image came from a 1923 chocolate recipe book, published by Walter Baker & Co. I sure would love to get my hands on one of the original cocoa tins – it’s a little work of art! They are perfect for a winter project, when we all want to sip lots of hot cocoa! Walter Baker and Company is the oldest producer of chocolate in the United States. The logo of the chocolate server (La Belle Chocolatière – the chocolate girl) seen {Read More}
1800’s Advertisement – Raven Shoe Dressing Clip Art
July 15, 2012 by 6 Comments
1800’s Advertisement – Raven Shoe Dressing Clip Art This image came from an 1888 Harper’s Magazine. You can print your own, or use it as the pattern for a sign. Enjoy!! Many more free printable antique advertisements can be found HERE.
Antique Graphics Wednesday – 1888 Advertisements
June 27, 2012 by 6 Comments
Today’s antique graphics come from an 1888 Harper’s Magazine. I love this image for Crown Collars. It came from this larger advertisement. I love the typography on these old ads. I think the little emblem at the top would look great on some kind of project. I also love this ad for a laundry ringer, but would love to have the real thing. I’ve come across a few, but none of them were affordable, but I hope to get one {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – Vintage Beverage Labels
May 9, 2012 by 15 Comments
A few months ago, I purchased some old labels from England that were never applied to any packaging. Here they are individually to save, print & have fun with! You’ll find many more Free Printable Vintage Labels HERE! Blessings, Angie
Antique Graphics – 1888 Crown Lavender Bath Salts Advertisement
May 2, 2012 by 10 Comments
I’ve got more fascinating advertisements from the 1800’s for you today for Antique Graphics Wednesday. Isn’t this image from an 1888 Harper’s Magazine advertisement for Lavender Salts wonderful? I’d love to get my hands on a bottle like that today – especially with the crown lid and pretty typography on the label. Here’s just the crown part. Here’s just the label. Here’s the complete ad. I wouldn’t want to wear one, but images of corsets are always so pretty. And the complete {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – 1900’s Suitcase Trunk Advertisements
April 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
Antique and vintage suitcases and trunks are very hot items in decorating right now. Not only do they look wonderful, but they make great storage as well. These images of antique suitcases came from the advertising section of two college yearbooks from 1912 and 1914. I love all the photos and advertisements I’ve gotten from these yearbooks, as they are such a window back in time. Here’s the 1st suitcase with the rest of the advertisement removed, with a slightly {Read More}
