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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!
Lisa Brown says
October 21, 2010 at 6:36 pmLove the magnifying glass and those two lovely ladies are adorable!
Valerie says
October 21, 2010 at 6:40 pmKaren – 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
plaisanter says
October 21, 2010 at 6:52 pmKaren, Thank you for the reading glass!! Nancy
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 21, 2010 at 7:07 pmHi Lisa,
I’m glad you like these!
Valerie,
That’s awesome!! If you need a higher res, for these, just email me. I would love to see the finished product!!
Nancy,
You’re welcome!
Anna Rosa Designs says
October 21, 2010 at 7:19 pmHi 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
Anonymous says
October 21, 2010 at 7:28 pmI’d like to see some German words and/or phrases!
Trudy
Anonymous says
October 21, 2010 at 7:48 pmI 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
Anonymous says
October 21, 2010 at 7:53 pmThanks 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.
Stacey says
October 21, 2010 at 11:14 pmI’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
Jenni says
October 21, 2010 at 11:39 pmI 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!
Heather says
October 22, 2010 at 12:55 amI love your website. Thank you very much!! I have a request for a pirate treasure map.
charles says
October 22, 2010 at 2:00 amfantastic post xoxo karen
Stephanie says
October 22, 2010 at 4:40 amI 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!
missmacymay says
October 22, 2010 at 7:11 amLooking 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
Sara says
October 22, 2010 at 10:56 amHi I have a request for a jam jar. I love your website, Karen!
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 22, 2010 at 11:03 amAnna,
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.
Stephanie says
October 22, 2010 at 12:46 pmActually the black and white is exactly what I wanted! 🙂
Melisa says
October 22, 2010 at 1:35 pmThe 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!
Allison says
October 22, 2010 at 3:42 pmBeautiful, as always! Can I request a scarecrow?
Anonymous says
October 22, 2010 at 4:57 pmYay, 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
Gina Vincent says
October 22, 2010 at 6:28 pmLOVE your website! I make homemade vanilla and really need a nice label for the bottles. 🙂
Miss Mustard Seed says
October 22, 2010 at 7:54 pmI love the cow. This one is definitely going on a sign!
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 23, 2010 at 12:02 amKarin,
I’m glad you were able to figure it out! I saw your email, but I’m sooo behind right now!
Miss Mustard Seed,
That’s fabulous, you make the best signs!!
ceejus says
October 23, 2010 at 4:59 amKaren, 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!
Anonymous says
October 23, 2010 at 2:14 pmFabulous Thursday images, thank you
Sheilla ~ Style de Bohême says
October 23, 2010 at 6:32 pmI’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
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 23, 2010 at 9:35 pmHi Sheilla,
It’s on the right side of my blog, just above the categories.
donna!ee says
October 24, 2010 at 12:13 ami 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 … 😉
Gale says
October 24, 2010 at 4:27 amHi! 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!
Last_Hired_Loser says
October 25, 2010 at 3:25 amI would do anything for images of librarians (female) or women reading. Thank you!
Anonymous says
October 26, 2010 at 12:14 pmI’d love to see vintage Blueprints. A KH, KMH, BH, BFH, or kHb fancy monogram.
Thanks! Katie
Saraccino says
October 27, 2010 at 7:47 pmI would love to get your black and white skeletons in a high resolution! 🙂 Especially all the cute critters ^^
Anonymous says
October 28, 2010 at 1:08 amI 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?
kellieE says
December 27, 2010 at 6:34 pmHi 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!
Barbara F. says
January 30, 2013 at 12:01 pmLoves these so much! Thanks!
Linda Elggren says
August 29, 2018 at 8:45 pmI am looking for eye glasses/spectacles. You have had them before but I cannot find them. Thank you
graphicsfairy says
August 30, 2018 at 1:36 pmHi Ellen, I did a search and came up with these, https://thegraphicsfairy.com/?s=spectacles I hope that helps 🙂