Designed in the style of 18th-century pen flourishes, these original ornaments will lend dignity and grace to graphic arts and crafts projects, from ads, newsletters, and posters to scrolls and certificates. In addition to frames and cartouches, this collection includes a splendid assortment of borde... read more
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Designed in the style of 18th-century pen flourishes, these original ornaments will lend dignity and grace to graphic arts and crafts projects, from ads, newsletters, and posters to scrolls and certificates. In addition to frames and cartouches, this collection includes a splendid assortment of borders, corner designs, and stand-alone motifs in a versatile array of shapes and sizes.
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