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Thursday is Request Day – Scale, African American Ladies, Cow, Cabbage,Law, Reading Glass

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Once again, it’s Thursday so that means it’s request day here at TGF!
Here’s what I found for you this week:

Some time ago I had a request for a scale or balance. I’m sorry I can’t find the name of the person in my notes! This one is from an 1880’s wholesale pharmacy catalog. Don’t you just love how decorative everyday things were in the old days!


I’ve had a couple of requests for tasteful images of African Americans. Unfortunately, I come across lots of non tasteful images from prior to 1923 (the best time period for public domain images), images that I would not be comfortable posting. Although not from my personal collection, I did come across the image that you see above, of two lovely ladies wearing matching outfits! This photo is from an archived source and it is in the public domain.


Valerie liked the Chicken from last week and was hoping for a Cow and a Cabbage image for this week. She would like to use them for her wedding, to illustrate, Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian for her Reception. How fun is that?!!


Erica was wishing for some Law or Justice graphics. I found the one above in an 1880’s book. I was thinking the scale image up above, could be used for the same purpose!


And lastly Nancy had requested some Eyeglasses (which I didn’t find yet) or a Magnifying Glass image, which you see above. This one cost .50 cents back in 1890 and it even included postage!!

Well, that’s all for this week. Do you have a request for an image? If so please leave it here in the comments section of my Request Day post, and then check back on Thursday to see if I found your requested image (Sorry but I can’t fill every request, I usually pick a few each week). Each week I go back and check under my Thursday posts to find what your looking for, it’s so much easier for me that way. I’m afraid I’m a very disorganized Fairy, so please, please please Do Not email requests to me, I most likely will loose it if you do. So sorry but I’m a complete mess when it comes to email! I’m afraid they’re just aren’t enough hours in the day to answer them all, and then I feel horribly guilty.

P.S. Don’t forget to use the search box here on my blog, you might find that the image you want is already here!

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  2. Valerie says

    Karen – These are simply perfect! I cannot wait to design my wedding invitations and RSVPs around these images. I’ll be sure to send you a copy when they’re printed – even though the wedding is not until June. 🙂 <3, Valerie

  5. Anna Rosa Designs says

    Hi Karen,
    Gosh, you are a wonderful giving lady. Always coming up with great pieces!
    I’d like to put in a request for a Crinoline lady.
    Oh, I maybe late with the request being down here in Australia.
    Have a great weekend,
    Hugs,
    Anna

  7. Anonymous says

    I love the magnifying glass as well! Totally in love with Victorian images. I have a REQUEST: can you find me an oak tree? That would be much appreciated Karen, thank you thank you thank you!

    -Ally

  8. Anonymous says

    Thanks a lot Karen, for the images of the ladies of color. Sometimes I feel like doing something retro in spirit, but I don’t want to repeat a past that excluded large groups of people.

    I really appreciate the images you provide.

  9. Stacey says

    I’m the one who requested the scale! Yipppppeeee – it’s perfect! Thanks so much – I’ll definitely send you an image when I finish this project. And thank you again for the amazing graphics you put up every day; it’s so fun to see what’s next!

    Stacey
    TheAcornGarden.com

  10. Jenni says

    I wonder if you could find some sea urchins – I have looked and not found but I am just coming up to summer here and have some new ideas. Thank you for your constant inspirations!

  13. Stephanie says

    I just wanted to tell you thank you for all of the images you post. I haven’t used one yet, but have many plans. I know it’s a lot of work for you, everyone appreciates it!

    Do you think you will be getting more of the old beach themed illustrations/images? I would love the see more shells, sand dollars, starfish, etc. I know that’s really popular right now for the coastal/french chic look. I just love anything sea-ish!

  14. missmacymay says

    Looking for a roller coaster to make “save the dates”. You are the first place I check every day when I open up my computer. Thank you for getting my creative juices going, you are so generous and kind and busy.
    A faithful follower Fran

  16. Karen- The Graphics Fairy says

    Anna,
    Can you give me some more detail? I’m not sure what a crinoline lady is! Maybe we call it something different here in the states?

    Stacey,
    Yay! I’m glad you like it!

    Jenni,
    I actually just bid on some Sea Urchins a couple of days ago, but I didn’t get them. I may have some in one of my books though, I’ll check and see.

    Stephanie,
    I do have more shells and things, I think they are all black and white, will that work or do you need color images?

    MissMacyMay,
    I think I have a Ferris Wheel, but I’m not sure about a Roller Coaster.

  18. Melisa says

    The photo of the African American ladies is just stunning! Do you know where the photo is from (as in what state or territory and what year?) Wonderful!

  20. Anonymous says

    Yay, I FINALLY figured out how to leave a comment!

    My REQUEST for next time is:

    HATS…. men’s and women’s…

    thank you for the best present i get every day… xo karin

  24. ceejus says

    Karen, I just found out about your blog, and I am SO GLAD I did! I could spend a solid week just poring over the lovely images here.

    I’m currently trying to find carnival and gypsy camp images. Specifically a ferris wheel. They’re for my wedding invitation suite, which will have a carnival-that-time-forgot sort of feel.

    If you’ve got too many other requests on your plate, I totally understand. But any help is appreciated, and I’d be more than happy to share the finished product with you! Thanks so much!

  26. Sheilla ~ Style de Bohême says

    I’m glad I followed the link to visit your blog. It is so generous of you to share your beautiful clip art! I do have a question, though, I’ve been looking for your search box and feel like an idiot but just have not been able to locate it. I’m not sure if my slow dial-up connection didn’t load it, or if I somehow missed it. Could you give me a clue as to where it’s located? Many thanks, and kind regards, Sheilla

  28. donna!ee says

    i wonder if you have any puppet graphics, b & w or color with no background…i have discovered that i can make transparancies with the images that have no background… and then i can copy those images onto any background paper or fabric that will go thru my copier…WOOHOO!!!! thank you much … 😉

  29. Gale says

    Hi! I’m looking for product images or anything do do with grocery shopping. Like, not the labels off of products but illustrations of jars, cartons, cans, produce…that sort of thing. Or, maybe an illustration of an old general store. I did find one illustration of a bag of coffee searching your site, but looking for more. Thanks for all the great graphics you share with us!

  33. Anonymous says

    I am also in love with your blog — whatever would we do without you to inspire us!

    It’s getting close to Christmas and I’ve been looking for some simple curlicues — just quick, single-stroke scrolls and flourishes to embellish some tags for my family. Most I see are too “fancy” for me. Do you think you can find any?

  34. kellieE says

    Hi Karen! with Christmas over I am thinking of Mardi Gras! Looking for images of people in masks or mardi gras costumes. I L.O.V.E. your blog! Thank you for your generosity. You make crafting fun!

  36. Linda Elggren says

    I am looking for eye glasses/spectacles. You have had them before but I cannot find them. Thank you

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