Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486290522
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
In the first decade of the 20th century, the labels that graced cigar boxes were miniature works of art. Admired for the fine detail, superb design, and decorative flourishes, the labels encompassed a wide range of artistic vignettes. Among them were lovely ladies admiring boxes of such brands as First Blush and Madame Butterfly; portraits of Tom Mix and Sherlock Holmes; as well as illustrations of cowboys, sailors, gentlemen in evening wear, dogs, racehorses, and other images. This volume features 89 of these rare, full-color designs. Not only are they masterpieces of commercial art, they also lend themselves to a variety of art and craft applications. Commerical artists and designers will find this collection a superb sourcebook of royalty-free period graphics that can easily be reproduced on a color copier. Collagists and other craftspeople will want to add this book to their design libraries, while nostalgia enthusiasts will delight in the charms of advertising art from bygone days.
Old-Time Cigar Labels in Full Color
Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486290522
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
In the first decade of the 20th century, the labels that graced cigar boxes were miniature works of art. Admired for the fine detail, superb design, and decorative flourishes, the labels encompassed a wide range of artistic vignettes. Among them were lovely ladies admiring boxes of such brands as First Blush and Madame Butterfly; portraits of Tom Mix and Sherlock Holmes; as well as illustrations of cowboys, sailors, gentlemen in evening wear, dogs, racehorses, and other images. This volume features 89 of these rare, full-color designs. Not only are they masterpieces of commercial art, they also lend themselves to a variety of art and craft applications. Commerical artists and designers will find this collection a superb sourcebook of royalty-free period graphics that can easily be reproduced on a color copier. Collagists and other craftspeople will want to add this book to their design libraries, while nostalgia enthusiasts will delight in the charms of advertising art from bygone days.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486290522
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
In the first decade of the 20th century, the labels that graced cigar boxes were miniature works of art. Admired for the fine detail, superb design, and decorative flourishes, the labels encompassed a wide range of artistic vignettes. Among them were lovely ladies admiring boxes of such brands as First Blush and Madame Butterfly; portraits of Tom Mix and Sherlock Holmes; as well as illustrations of cowboys, sailors, gentlemen in evening wear, dogs, racehorses, and other images. This volume features 89 of these rare, full-color designs. Not only are they masterpieces of commercial art, they also lend themselves to a variety of art and craft applications. Commerical artists and designers will find this collection a superb sourcebook of royalty-free period graphics that can easily be reproduced on a color copier. Collagists and other craftspeople will want to add this book to their design libraries, while nostalgia enthusiasts will delight in the charms of advertising art from bygone days.
Old-Fashioned Floral Gift Labels
Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486257532
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Superbly engraved floral wreaths, bouquets and nosegays composed of roses, daisies, lilies, violets, more; space for messages, names. Add authentic 19th-century note to gifts, cards, packages, more.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486257532
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Superbly engraved floral wreaths, bouquets and nosegays composed of roses, daisies, lilies, violets, more; space for messages, names. Add authentic 19th-century note to gifts, cards, packages, more.
Chinese Vector Motifs
Author: Alan Weller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991105
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"Recommended." — The Midwest Book Review Butterflies, dragons, birds, fish, flowers, and more: the most popular Chinese motifs are now available in versatile vector formats. Graphics are included in four different formats each: EPS, SVG, JPEG, and PNG. With the enclosed image-editing application software, designers and crafters can easily enlarge, color, pattern, texture, and customize the images to suit their needs.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991105
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"Recommended." — The Midwest Book Review Butterflies, dragons, birds, fish, flowers, and more: the most popular Chinese motifs are now available in versatile vector formats. Graphics are included in four different formats each: EPS, SVG, JPEG, and PNG. With the enclosed image-editing application software, designers and crafters can easily enlarge, color, pattern, texture, and customize the images to suit their needs.
Japanese Vector Motifs
Author: Alan Weller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048699130X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
An expansive selection of images from Japanese art in easy-to-customize vector formats: cranes, geishas, kimonos, bonsai, crests, and more. Enlarge and enhance without losing clarity! 300 different graphics are offered in four formats each: EPS and SVG vectors, as well as JPEG and PNG bitmap files.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048699130X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
An expansive selection of images from Japanese art in easy-to-customize vector formats: cranes, geishas, kimonos, bonsai, crests, and more. Enlarge and enhance without losing clarity! 300 different graphics are offered in four formats each: EPS and SVG vectors, as well as JPEG and PNG bitmap files.
Celtic Vector Motifs
Author: Alan Weller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991091
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
This compilation of more than 300 easily customized graphics features mythical beasts, circular and square spot illustrations, and other traditional motifs, all graced by the intertwined style of ancient Celtic artwork. Files are offered in EPS, SVG, JPEG, and PNG formats.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991091
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
This compilation of more than 300 easily customized graphics features mythical beasts, circular and square spot illustrations, and other traditional motifs, all graced by the intertwined style of ancient Celtic artwork. Files are offered in EPS, SVG, JPEG, and PNG formats.
Old-Fashioned Luggage Labels
Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486421945
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 7
Book Description
Evocative of luxury ocean liners and steamer trunks packed with elegant evening clothes, this treasury of antique luggage labels reveals a glamorous bygone age. Fifty-three colorful, stylish stickers recall the grand hotels of Rome, Cairo, London, Amsterdam, Zürich, and other cities, as well as Air France, Matson Steamship Line, and other carriers.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486421945
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 7
Book Description
Evocative of luxury ocean liners and steamer trunks packed with elegant evening clothes, this treasury of antique luggage labels reveals a glamorous bygone age. Fifty-three colorful, stylish stickers recall the grand hotels of Rome, Cairo, London, Amsterdam, Zürich, and other cities, as well as Air France, Matson Steamship Line, and other carriers.
Floral Vector Motifs
Author: Alan Weller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991083
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Presents a collection of floral vector images, along with a CD-ROM which contains each image to use in a variety of clip art projects.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991083
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Presents a collection of floral vector images, along with a CD-ROM which contains each image to use in a variety of clip art projects.
Silhouette Vector Motifs
Author: Alan Weller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991407
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Great for use as spot illustrations, 301 sharp silhouettes are offered in four formats each. Ready to expand or enhance, vector-based images include people, animals, plant life, fantasy figures, vehicles, and more.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486991407
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Great for use as spot illustrations, 301 sharp silhouettes are offered in four formats each. Ready to expand or enhance, vector-based images include people, animals, plant life, fantasy figures, vehicles, and more.
Color Your Own Old-Fashioned Travel Posters and Luggage Labels
Author: Eric Gottesman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486452158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Technological marvels such as railroads, ocean liners, and airplanes helped create an explosion in pleasure travel during the early 20th century. At the same time, poster art — with its dynamic images and bold letters — inspired travelers to see the world. Loaded with first-class fun, this coloring book is on the travel itinerary with thirty full-page images of glamorous and luxurious vacation spots. Based on authentic posters and labels of the period, the dramatically rendered signs advertise the sunny beaches of France and Italy, the excitement of Grand Prix racing in Monaco, winter sports in the French Alps, the marvelous sights of European capitals, and other scenic areas.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486452158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Technological marvels such as railroads, ocean liners, and airplanes helped create an explosion in pleasure travel during the early 20th century. At the same time, poster art — with its dynamic images and bold letters — inspired travelers to see the world. Loaded with first-class fun, this coloring book is on the travel itinerary with thirty full-page images of glamorous and luxurious vacation spots. Based on authentic posters and labels of the period, the dramatically rendered signs advertise the sunny beaches of France and Italy, the excitement of Grand Prix racing in Monaco, winter sports in the French Alps, the marvelous sights of European capitals, and other scenic areas.
The Art of the Cigar Label
Author: Joe Davidson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781555214364
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Relates the history and growth of the tobacco and lithography industries and offers information on values, collecting, and identifying old cigar labels.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781555214364
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Relates the history and growth of the tobacco and lithography industries and offers information on values, collecting, and identifying old cigar labels.