"The Young Lady's Equestrian Manual" 1838 Victorian Era Book Illustrations

Hi everyone! I have the best little book to share with you.

 It was published in 1838. Any horse loving young ladies out there?  

Originally I  turned all the images to black and white. I changed my mind because it is a really old book and it should look old. This front piece and the text were exceptions

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Here is the chapter for what a young lady should wear.

Then it is time to put your horse to bed!

Thank you for all your comments. So encouraging. Well nightie night and sleep tight as my Mom always said, Louise

As always the images are free for your personal use and enjoyment.

Lets Dance! Free Clip Art Of Antique Photographs of Chorus Line Dancers

  Love the costumes! These photographs are from an early 1900's theater magazine. I can just see them in collages and scrap books. How fun to make a greeting card with them. Have fun and I hope they put a smile on your face.

Much love to you all, Louise

What would Jane Austen wear? Free Clip Art of Early 1800's Ackermann Prints

Hi everyone! Welcome to all the new followers of Bumble Button. Today is the day to post some of the fabulous Regency fashion plates from Rudolph Ackermann. They are perfect for costume designers or as instant art. I have selected four from 1801 when Jane was 26. She may have seen them when they were originally published! Have fun with them.

I love all your comments. Thank you so much for all the kind words. Much love, Louise

Nellie Benson Book Plates of Darling Flower Children from 1901

 Hi everyone! Hope you are all having a sunny and creative day.

 A while ago I came across this sweet little book with darling pictures of flower children. The illustrator is Nellie Benson.Today's selection features the plates that have pink and rose colors. I will be posting them in groups by color so there are more to come. Be sure and go out side and play in the garden today.

 Much Love, Louise

Book Plates by Jessie Wilcox Smith, A Beloved Children's Book Artist

Hi everyone!

 I think I bought to many flowers! Is that even possible? It is so hard to resist all the plants that are blooming.  Kings Nursery in Santa Rosa is one big mass of blooming roses. I always find something there. A trip to Imwallies resulted in even more flowers to plant.

I am so impatient and want the little starts to be all grow up over night.

Today I have some enchanting children's book illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith.  They are from the book "At the back of the north wind".  She is one of my favorites.

Enjoy and much love to you all, Louise

Buying Hats in Paris Salon in 1910. Free Edwardian Photographs for instant art, ATC, Greeting cards

 Hello and welcome to all of you.

Today I have photographs from 1910 of elegant women buying hats. A real Paris salon for fashionable Edwardian women. The men delievering the BIG boxes is my favorite. All are for your personal use and enjoyment.

Thank you for your kind comments. That is what inspires me to find fun things to post.

 Welcome to the many new followers.

Have a wonderful day creating something beautiful, Louise

Welcome to the month of May. Free clip art of a May Queen, Walter Crane calender page and a Botanical print.

Hi everyone! Welcome to you all. It is amazing that it is May already! How did that happen.

 There are many things about May that I enjoy;

        The pool opens for the season.

        Some birthdays of favorite friends and family

        Mothers day

Three day Memorial Day weekend

        Roses and Iris

Warmer days

Today's post celebrates the month of May.  As always they are free for your personal use and enjoyment.

Much Love to you all, Louise

A Walter Crane picture.

The traditional flower for May is Lily of the Valley. I just love this botanical print.

Every year a few of these come up in my garden.

Illustration from late 1800's children's book.