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Vintage King of Hearts Playing Card

Gypsy — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:46:44 +0000

Here’ the original in black and white.

Yeah, I was just playing around with some color.

Flyboy Pilot From The 1940s

Gypsy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:12:42 +0000

Normally I curse the wind but the tosseled hair on this 1940′s pilot is looking mighty fine. Not in the public domain but hey, Albert Lewis here won’t mind.

Portrait of a Jester

Gypsy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:44:11 +0000

This guy is not in the public domain since I yanked his head from a larger graphic in a throwaway publication. He might resize down enough for an avatar if you’re so inclined.

Harry Truman Photograph and Signature

Gypsy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:36:11 +0000

Forget about John Henry. You can practice faking Harry Truman’s signature right here. Circa 1949.

Singing Cowboy Al Dexter

Gypsy — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:26:58 +0000

Al Dexter

This autographed photo was from my Dad’s collection, most likely from the 1940s.

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Houdini Poster Graphic

Gypsy — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:05:41 +0000

Maybe he was the King of Cards before he became the master of escape.

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Pirate Couple and Galleon Ship Graphic for Valentine’s Day

Gypsy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:31:24 +0000

Here’s an nice couple for your Valentine card making. If you are a digital scrapbook artist, this image already has a transparent background.

You have to admit this is a cool ride, pirate or otherwise. This Spanish galleon is a real beauty!

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Vintage Man Graphic

Gypsy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:07:23 +0000

There are lots of images of women and very few men so here’s some equal time. This guy is John Dunne, a British aircraft designer. Maybe that’s an aircraft hanger in the background instead of a barn. The photo has an old west feel and he could be just as easily standing in front of a saloon.

After a little cropping.

Nostradamus Portrait and Ephemera

Gypsy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:38:37 +0000

This portrait was painted in the 18th century and the artist is unknown. I wonder what the artist used as a reference considering it was painted two centuries after his lifetime. What we really recognize is the HAT. The guy could be anyone but we know him because of his chapeau.

Here’s the cover from his famous book of prophecies written in 1568. Like most people, I don’t understand the quatrains but I find them interesting. Actually, the art is what is really interesting which is why I built this site!

This is a 1943 pamphlet written in German and published by British intelligence using a Nostradamus prediction that Hitler would fall from power. Just another attempt to try to bring down the Third Reich from within their own country. The propaganda machine never sleeps!

Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Portraits

Gypsy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:46:09 +0000

Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

There’s lots of pictures of Marie but how about old Louis XVI? Ok, maybe he isn’t as exciting as Marie but check out his coronation outfit in this painting.