A spectacular range of wildlife appears in this fine collection of painstakingly accurate 19th-century drawings. Both artists and animal lovers will treasure these splendid illustrations of mammals, birds, fish, and insects. A priceless archive of royalty-free art. Captions.
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Bristol Wagon & Carriage Illustrated Catalog, 1900 by Bristol Wagon Works Co. A nostalgic collection of 274 finely detailed line drawings of wagons, vans, and drays customized for farmers, bakers, wine merchants, and more. Includes agricultural, luggage, and dairy carts, vans for furniture proprietors, plus wheels, axles, and more.
Great Scenes from the Old Testament: A Pictorial Archive of 160 Illustrations by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld Splendid engravings by one of the most brilliant painters, engravers, and draftsmen of the 19th century include scores of familiar biblical scenes — from the creation of the world to the story of Noah.
Chinese Folk Designs by Willis M. Hawley 300 authentic, solid-silhouette designs printed in colors: phoenix, chrysanthemum, lotus, plum blossom, butterfly, fish, boat, etc. Provides rare source of ideas and direct reproduction wherever Oriental flavor is needed.
Costume and Ornament of the Middle Ages in Full Color by Henry Shaw From knights in battle and ladies playing the harp and organ, to Richard II in royal robes, this splendid archive documents clothing styles and decorative accessories used during the medieval period. 210 full-color illustrations.
