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Eleanor's Vintage Gift Shop Beautiful vintage designs on t-shirts, baby items, mugs, cards, prints, tiles, clocks, housewares and more. Victorian, Art Nouveau and other early styles contribute to our massive collection gleaned from turn-of-the-century postcard art, vintage children's book illustrations and collectible ephemera. Indulge yourself in this bygone era with evocative vintage gifts by the great artists of yesteryear.

Search: Eleanor's Vintage Gift Shop : Fantasy and Fairy Tales : Animals Wise White Bear Mermaids and other fantasy people have come to the iceberg to consult the wise white bear in this illustration from a 1912 children's book. The First Beast "The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings..." Illustration of a biblical beast from an 1889 book. The Third Beast "...like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads." The Second Beast "...a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it..." The Fourth Beast "...a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly..." Depiction of biblical beast from an 1889 book. Dog Sharing Meal O, Will you care, sir, if my mate and I eat up what's on your plate? Two birds eat Nero's leftovers. Fly Away Ears Although I'm rather grave of face, I'm really fond of fun. Vintage 1899 dog illustration. Why Does the Moon Shine in the Sky? A fox, hound dog, rabbit and bird are silhouetted by the light of the moon in this illustration to a 1912 children's book. Miss Puss Miss Puss is joined by Mr. Tom in the window to stare at Mrs. Jones' sewing basket. Carlo and the Puppies Carlo, the Saint Bernard keeps watch over three nice little doggies named Fan, Gyp, and Sprite. Anxious Kittens Oh, where's our darling Mamma. Won't some one tell us, pray? Two kittens in a basket. Flo and Snow Flo the cat and Snow the dog have found a basket of apples marked London. Pet Pals Puss pilfers from the pantry and passes the purloined pork to her pal. Our Dog Lena Who can say "no" to a begging dog? Not me! Three Pups Three dogs look out a snow-covered window at a bird sitting on a twig in an illustration from a children's storybook from 1899. Ducklings Mother duck protects her offspring from a rodent. Stable Friends Pigeons keep the horses company in the stable in this illustration from an 1899 children's picture book. The Kind Mother Bird Make haste, mother birdie, make haste, to your pretty soft nest and your brood... Orator Sparrow "I," said the sparrow, "With my bow and arrow, I laid him low." A frog, crow, owl and other birds listen in this 1915 illustration by Palmer Cox for Cock Robin. Surprised Bear The Foxes, mouse, rabbit, turtle and porcupine have all showed up for Mr. Bruin's surprise party. An illustration from a 1915 book by artist Palmer Cox. Council of Mice Eight mice meet in the barn to discuss belling the cat. An illustration by Charles Copeland for the 1912 book, Quaint Old Stories. Snake Sounds Gong A snake strikes the castle's gong in this illustration to a 1912 children's book by artist Charles Copeland. Huddled Kitten & Puppy "We're afraid to go home in the dark." Puppy and kitten in postcard from 1909. Popular Bear Cub "I wish I wasn't so popular". Bear cub behind bars in a 1911 postcard. Milkmaid Bear "I'm going a-milking Sir,-she said!" Girl bear in blue bonnet and yellow dress carries two pails for milk in this 1907 postcard by artist Rose Clark. Fifth Avenue Bear A lady bear with fancy hat and fur muff from a 1907 postcard by artist Rose Clark. Mermaid Ascending Sea turtles pull the sleeping Clytie in her shell carriage to the surface. A 1920 illustration by artist Katherine Sturges Dodge. Singing Kitten With thou beside me singing in the wilderness. Oh wilderness were paradise enow! Kitten and puppy illustrate verse to the Rubiayat by Omar Khayyam in this 1909 humor postcard. Coconut Consequences Little Hare tells King Lion that the earth is cracking. Elephant, Tiger, Deer and all the hares of the forest listen in this illustration by Bert Elliot for a 1920 children's book. Sparrow Dance A sparrow in a kimono dances to the music of the shamisen and drum in an illustration to a Japanese fairy tale by artist Katherine Sturges Dodge. Tommy and the Owl The Old Owl tells Tommy where to find the brownies in this illustration from a 1920 children's book by artist Maginel Wright Enright. Moth and Roses A moth has emerged from a cocoon on a wild rose bush in this illustration by Milo Winter to a nature story from a 1920 children's book. To a Butterfly I've watched you now a full half-hour, Self-poised upon that yellow flower; And, little Butterfly! indeed... Illustration for poem by William Wordsworth from a 1920 children's book. Frog Fountain Lyrebird, ostrich, kangaroo, koala bear, wolf and others watch a frog spout water in this illustration from a 1920 children's book. A Bear A bear from an advertisement in a 1921 magazine. Miss Woodmouse Pretty little Miss Woodmouse is eating acorns while seated under a huge toadstool on the forest floor in this charming illustration from a children's book printed in 1880. The Fox Without a Tail A fable from Aesop. The Fox and all his friends At the County Fair The monkeys are trying to prevent Farmer Hippo from boarding the hot air balloon Good Time Frogs "Just Having a Good Time" Frogs from circa 1910 postcard by Leota Woy NYC USA features pair of frogs dancing. Frogs on Thin Ice Danger, eh? It's all the same to me whether the ice is thick or thin! Photographer Frog Pardon me, Mr. Rabbit, but I can't take your picture if you keep on wiggling your nose Frog's Handbill Signor Frog glues a poster to the fence advertising his Song Recital The Three Bears Who has been tasting my soup? From the fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears Pancake Breakfast The Big Brown Bear serves Little Jack Rabbit buckwheat cakes for breakfast The White Bear The witch has transformed the Prince into a white bear from the Norse fable, East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon Beware of Bear Muley Cow tells Grunty Pig that there are bears on Blue Mountain Why the Bear is a Wrestler Brother Bear plays too rough with Brother Tiger The Kitten and the Bear The bruin in fear has climbed the nearest tree. Bears at the Shore Bruin family taking advantage of all the amusement rides. Kitty Overboard Captain Thomas Kitten throws Kitty a life preserver Funny Cat A humorous looking cat In Mischief Five cats playing on an ornate gilded armchair Feline Aviator The kite went up above the trees and tossed and turned in the summer breeze, with Muffles, the Siamese cat aboard Ship Cats Kitty is married to Captain Thomas Kitten of the S. S. Cataline Cat's Play Thing The cat has cornered Nils in the chicken coop from the story, "Nils Becomes an Elf" Muffins Prince Domino's cat Muffles is an oriental Siamese. Adapted from 1910 illustration by artist Charles Twelvetrees. The Three Rogues Real-photo postcard of three adorable cats Basket of Cats Two kittens playing in a woven basket My Wife Won't Let Me! Female mouse has him by the tail Be it Ever So Humble There's no place like home. Mice living in an old abandoned shoe When Coming Thro' the Rye If a body kiss a body need a body cry? Two mice eating a loaf of rye bread Thumbelina and the Fieldmouse Thumbelina came to live with the fieldmouse from the story by Hans Christian Anderson The Old Crow The wren and the thrush talk to the old crow Big White Egg "Come up to my nest!" Cried Henrietta Hen. I want to ask your advice said Henrietta Hen to old Whitey Hen. The Six Swans Her six brothers were turned into swans by their evil stepmother The Chickadee The chickadee is a most welcome visitor in January Accordian Fish Accordian Fish image from circa 1907 vintage postcard features a fish playing accordion underwater next to water lily. Will Drop You a Line Fishing fish Endearing Animals Cats, dogs, squirrel, bunnies and birdie Mr & Mrs Hedgehog Hedgehogs stop to chat The Recital Signor Frog renders a song called 'Ger-rump' for his diverse audience Uncle Wiggily's Holiday Vintage children's illustration from Uncle Wiggily's Holiday c. 1922 children's book by Howard R. Garis. Artist Lang Campbell Kayaking Bunny Little Jack Rabbit and Chippy Chipmunk meet Teddy Turtle while paddling downstream Family Portrait Photographer Crane got ready to take the picture of Chippy Chipmunk and Little Jack Rabbit The Rabbits Played The rabbits played around the pot until the dinner fire got good and hot. A Twelvetrees illustration Primrose and Bee I wish I were a Primrose with a wandering bee to love me Fox Lost His Dinner Nils the elf grabbed the tail of Cunning Fox and the goose escaped Home at Last "Always mind your Mother," Said Mrs. Pig Henrietta Hen Clucks Grunty Pig is scolded by Henrietta Hen for playing in the mud The Duckling One of Mrs. Blue Hen's hatchlings was a sight to see See My Stock of Nuts Chippy Chipmunk talks to little Jack Rabbit about owning his own store Stop Munching! Henrietta Hen tries to stop Jimmy Rabbit from munching on the cabbage in the garden. Don't Drown! Henrietta Hen shrieked you'll be drowned and you'll get your feet wet. Don't Worry! Aunt Polly Helps children's illustration from The Tale of Henrietta Hen. "Don't worry!" Said Aunt Polly Woodchuck. Tug of War The demeanor of Sport and Spry after finding a bone. Sport & Spry The demeanor of Sport and Spry before finding a bone. Old Gruff Old Gruff, the St. Bernard Mother Goose's Last Trolley Ride Mother Goose: Lucky for you I fell in the water. I'll never trust myself on land again as long as I live. Trolley Car Crash Mother Goose is thrown from the runaway trolley car. Runaway Trolley On a runaway trolley car, Mother Goose says, Here, you, conductor, I want a transfer and I want it NOW! The Rabbit and the Moon "What is the trouble?" says the oldest Rabbit to the Moon The Tortoise and the Hare Slow and steady wins the race. From Aesop's Fable, the Tortoise and the Hare Puss in Boots The cat promises to make his master's fortune The Man's Boot A man's boot has been found in the middle of the forest, and all the animals have gathered to discuss what it might be. An Old-Fashioned Fuss The Monkeys would make faces and squeal at the Dogs Fox's Dilemma Old Brother Fox talks to Mr. Rabbit about which dinner to attend, Brother Wolf's or Brother Bear's How Lion Lost His Wool Brother Lion fell into a keg of hot water and lost all his wool up to his shoulders A Convalescent Lion Mr. Rabbit visits Brother Lion while he is recovering. Roly Poly on Vacation Conductor: All aboard for the jungle! Step lively, please! Both gates! Roly Poly on Vacation The three giraffe boys: Come on in, Roly Poly. We're dying for a swim, but the water isn't deep enough. Whales at Play They lead a merry life, those whales; what with hurdle-races and fish hunts and spouting matches The Crocodile The crocodile is searching for prey

Many of the vintage illustrations and artwork that you will find on the pages of our site has been carefully retouched due to damage garnered over time. The original images, from turn of the century ephemera, had often travelled through the US mail, by whatever means employed at the time: horse & buggy / horseback, and then by rail to auto (by 1901). The heyday of the postcard is represented in Eleanor's Vintage Gift Shop; the art of the postcard flourished roughly up until World War I, or until the German printers were destroyed. The beautifully rendered images of children by artist Ellen Clapsaddle can be found throughout this site.

The other main feature of our shop are children's illustrations from all time classic children's books / literature from the Golden Age of Illustration. Great artists like W.W. Denslow (1856-1915) for the Wizard of Oz and The Pearl and the Pumpkin, amazing artist Charles Robinson (1870 - 1937) for Bee, Princess of the Dwarfs, Palmer Cox (1840-1924) for his fantastic Brownies, and John R. Neill (1877- 1943) for the Oz series and many more are represented in our collection.

All the images herein are gleaned from a personal collection and borne of a pure appreciation of the artistry beheld. For Holiday gifts and presents, re-visit the past with vintage artist illustrations from children's books, rare postcards and eclectic ephemera, all to be found in Eleanor's vintage shop. Great holiday gifts available for purchase include women's and men's clothing like T-Shirts, long-sleeve cotton shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, aprons, tank tops, organic tee shirts, hats, bags, maternity, baby / infant clothes & bibs as well as kids' shirts, tees and hoodies; fun decorative gifts like calendars, stickers, framed tiles, magnets, buttons, mouse pads, ornaments, posters, framed prints; cool housewares like clocks, tile coasters, and mugs and lots of ways to keep in touch with style the old-fashioned way with greeting cards, postcards, note cards, journals and more. Shop from the heyday of design & the golden age of illustration, when great artists were employed to appeal to the holiday spirit across the miles.

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