Regency Fashions - Free Vintage Images

These are very antique -- two fashion illustrations from 1813, which is during what is called the Regency era.  The first, with the fabulous blue cape, is a "morning dress."  The second is a gorgeous ball gown fashionable for the period.  It seems to be adorned with pearls and other "bling."

I've always thought the dresses of this period looked much more comfortable than the later Victorian styles!  I would actually wear either of these (somewhere).  These would have been fashionable right around the time Jane Austen was publishing her novels. 

These are drawings with watercolor, and the originals are a little "soft" in detail. 
Emily

Orange Marmalade Free Vintage Ad Label

I'm crazy about this old advertisement for orange marmalade.  Love the colors, love the bowl of fruit, love the flowers and leaves!  Looking at the orange peels I can almost smell fresh oranges.  I guess that's how they were trying to sell the marmalade!  Anyway, a nice summertime image. 

Emily

Witchy Girl / Housewife in Victorian Ad

Here is another woman with a broom to sweep the cobwebs from the sky -- this one from an antique Victorian soap ad. 

I like the contrast yet connection between the sensuous woman on her broomstick and the busy housewife (kitchen maid?) in her kitchen.  Each has the same knowing look on her face, looking right at the viewer, as if they are the same woman!

I hope you enjoy this old advertising art in your creative endeavors.

Sultry Flapper Diva in Blue

Oh my.  The eyes, the lips, the hand, the jewelry.  Such a Diva, not to be trifled with.  If looks could kill, as they say.