Oldbookillustrations.com is an incredible site full of free, public domain, high resolution artwork from old books. It’s a great resource for crafters.
Are you looking for pattern inspiration? Do you need images for reference, or photo transfer, decoupage, or… anything else? Have you been to Oldbookillustrations.com?
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This site is amazing. They have thousands of illustrations from old books, ranging from scientific and botanical illustrations to landscapes to children’s books to editorial, comedy, and more.
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You can search by subject, artist, title, format, and more, and access images in high resolution formats, including raw document scans.
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Best yet, these works are in the public domain, and they are free to download and re-use at will in your own craft projects, or even in your website or ads.
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It’s a fantastic resource that everyone should know about. And, if you feel generous, support them on Patreon and keep the project going. I am so grateful for the hours of amusement and inspiration I’ve enjoyed at Old Book Illustrations, and I hope you enjoy it too!
All images from Oldbookillustrations.com