The other day whilst looking at the collections of vintage maps on Pictureboxblue, I realized that there were no maps of Australasia. This collection is to remedy that omission. Strictly …

I have featured many of the wonderful identification charts and posters from the French publisher Larousse. The latest collection is of the wonderful tree posters from one of their illustrative …

I have added to the botanical flower collection on Pictureboxblue with this beautiful collection of bluebell illustrations and prints. There is nothing more calming and beautiful this time of year …

I love looking at old patents for everyday objects. I thought it would be fun to share some fun retro camera patents here. These camera patents would look great framed …

The meandering maps of the Mississippi river by Harold Fisk must be the most beautiful maps I’ve ever seen. These stunners look more like works of art than geographical diagrams. …

Step into the world of the extinct dodo with our captivating collection of free dodo drawings and illustrations. Perfect for educators, artists, and history buffs, these high-quality images from the …

I normally share scientific natural history animal illustrations on the site. When I stumbled across these charming comic-like animal illustrations of Benjamin Rabier, I knew I had to share them …

A curated collection of vintage frog illustrations to add to the zoological illustrations on the site. All the prints are in the Public Domain and free to print. One of …

William Morris’s designs and patterns have recently resurged in popularity. This is unsurprising given the current popular Cottagecore aesthetic and maximalist interior trend. If you are wondering what a Cottagecore …

With Valentine’s day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to show the wonderful vintage maps of love and matrimony that I have found. There is an extensive …

Explore our collection of vintage lily illustrations, all free to download and in the public domain. Perfect for art, decor, or educational use, these timeless, royalty-free prints capture the beauty …

Dive into the past with our captivating collection of vintage educational posters, now available for free download. From the artistic brilliance of Adolphe Millot to the detailed geography posters by …

I have curated a collection of wonderful old maps of Japan to download for free. Japan is probably on the top of my bucket list of countries to visit. I’m …

Nature and particular flowers have influenced patterns in textiles for centuries, from intricately embroidered Chinese silks with peonies to woven Persian carpets. This collection of free vintage floral patterns for …

Enhance your decor with our collection of free printable vintage tropical bird illustrations sourced from classic cigarette cards. Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors, these vibrant prints bring a touch …

Here I have curated some wonderful vintage illustrations of these Scandinavian gnomes.  Almost every home I walk into has a Scandinavian gnome amongst their Christmas decorations, even though they don’t …

This embroidered map Christmas ornament is so quick and easy to make, and it can be personalized by using maps special to you. It would make a lovely gift or …

There is already a collection of Sidney Hall vintage zodiac signs on Pictureboxblue. But when I came across John Bevis’s beautiful zodiac star charts, I knew I had to share …

I like to be seasonal with my collections on Pictureboxblue. It will be Christmas soon, so I thought I’d add a collection of vintage reindeer drawings to the site.  In …

Besides pine trees, the holy, and the ivy, there are other plants one associates with Christmas.  Here I’ve curated some vintage Christmas flower illustrations including  poinsettia drawings Poinsettias are probably …