Eye-catching black-and-white ornaments and designs, selected from rare, turn-of-the-century printers' catalogs, depict a rich treasury of black-and-white subjects — from ornate frames, scrollwork, and headpieces to banners, wreaths, and a vast array of charming figurative illustrations. Splendi... read more
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Eye-catching black-and-white ornaments and designs, selected from rare, turn-of-the-century printers' catalogs, depict a rich treasury of black-and-white subjects — from ornate frames, scrollwork, and headpieces to banners, wreaths, and a vast array of charming figurative illustrations. Splendid source of immediately usable art will delight and inspire artists, designers, and hobbyists.
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