Vintage Game
Vintage Game
Call it nostalgia, or homage, or Victorian-inspired shabby chic. Crafters and scrappers are increasingly using vintage images, photos and clipart in their designs. Antique pictures can add color, sentiment, humor, and a reminder that the important things in life are timeless. If you want to use vintage illustrations or photos in your projects, you should be aware of three things: copyright considerations, types of materials, and possible sources.
Artwork is considered “in the public domain” if there are no laws or copyrights which restrict its use. This applies to all artwork (a) created before 1923, or (b) created by an artist who died at least 70 years before January 1 of the current year. All other artwork is covered by copyright protection, and you must secure permission to use it from its creator or publisher.
Almost any old, printed materials can yield interesting vintage images. Some materials, like photos, books and other publications, were intended to be permanent visual records. Other illustrated materials might fall under the definition of ephemera, meaning paper materials that were created for a single practical purpose, with no thought that they would be saved or preserved. When looking for vintage images, consider:
Publications or products:
- Book illustrations – look for pre-1923 publishing dates.
- Newspapers and magazines – pre-1923.
- Sheet music – prior to 1920, sheet music was printed in sizes approximately 10″ X 13″, and were usually printed in one or two-colors.
- Postcards – most antique, illustrated postcards were published before 1920.
- Stamps.
- Greeting cards – pre-1923 cards included all holidays and occasions.
- Paper decorations.
- Games and toys – paper dolls, bridge tallies, playing cards, game boards, etc.
- Clothing patterns.
Packaging and advertising:
- Boxes, can labels, crate labels, button cards, etc.
- Trade cards, signs, posters, displays, calendars, hotel and travel stickers, letterhead, fans, fliers, menus, business cards, blotters, brochures, matchbooks, programs, decals, etc.
Documents, letters and photographs:
- Official certificates, deeds, diplomas, bills of sale, etc.
- Personal and business correspondence, ledgers and other handwritten documents.
- Family photos.
Now – where to find these treasures? Start in your own house, among your books, your photos, and under that big pile of newspapers in the attic. Then ask to go through your relatives attics. Then drop hints among your friends and neighbors. Then go a-gathering:
- Yard sales.
- Estate sales.
- Book sales (check local libraries).
- Antique stores.
- Thrift and charity stores.
- Swap meets and flea markets.
- Online – search on eBay. Do a Google seach for “vintage images” or “free clip art.”
Remember, for most creative purposes a picture of the material is as good as the original. Unless you really don’t care to preserve the original, scan or photograph everything. Store your original materials safely, in acid-free packaging, away from light and moisture.
Sound like fun? Whether crafting or scrapbooking, vintage images can be wonderful inspirations and focal points.
Scott Henderson founded Vintage Image Craft (http://vintageimagecraft.com) for crafters and scrapbookers who love creating with vintage images. Visit for free ideas, techniques, instructions and vintage image downloads.
my question was where did I see the vintage category on a game site Is it Yahoo MSN? It is not Pogo?
I saw the vintage game catagory on a menu but now can’t remember where it was what game site?
I know it was definitely not pogo. Possibly Big Fish Games?
WORST GAME EVER? Dunce Game for KIDS? Vintage Toy Game Review by Mike Mozart of TheToyChannel
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Parker Brothers Vintage 1972 Original Master Mind Game of Logic Code Breaking $1.99 |
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RARE Vintage 1972 Roll-A-Way Derby Game Schaper Cootie Game w/ Box $12.00 |
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Vintage – 1970 AGGRAVATION Board Game – VTG VG – COMPLETE!! $29.99 |
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VINTAGE PARKER BROTHER E.T. BOARD GAME PLUS E.T. COLLECTIBLES $10.00 |
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Vintage Parker Brothers Risk and Castle Risk Board Game – 1990 – Complete $39.99 |
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TOTOPOLY – Vintage Horse Racing Board Game by Waddington $9.77 |
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Rare Vintage 80′s Tomy Game & Watch ” Watchmen Golf Digipro ” Working Condition $1.02 |
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Rare Vintage 80′s Tiger Electronic Game ” Ditto ” Excellent Working Condition $146.56 |
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PENTE No. 0052 Parker Brothers 1984 game of skill strategy Vintage! COMPLETE! $9.98 |
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RISK – THE WORLD CONQUEST GAME – PARKER BROTHERS – 1993 – VINTAGE – $33.99 |
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lot vtg family board word game RACKO YAHTZEE Jeopardy Buzzwork RUMMIKUB complete $19.67 |
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Turn The Terrible Tank 1979 Tomy Board Game Complete Vintage $10.00 |
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VINTAGE 1967 CRIBBAGE BOARD, PACIFIC GAME COMPANY $15.00 |
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VINTAGE BALANCING GAME….BREAKING POINT….IDEAL c1976 $14.90 |
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Vintage 1961 Complete Racko Card Game $12.95 |
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Westmark W1020 Egg Slicer $15.50 Westmark of Germany is well known for its quality craftsmanship of kitchen gadgets. This egg slicer is great creating round and oval slices. It is easy to use due to its ergonomically shaped handle. Made from a high quality cast aluminum that is powder coated for easy cleaning. Stainless steel wires. Dishwasher safe. Lightweight but durable – the Westmark way!… |
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Fred Cool Jazz Ice Cube Tray $4.66 Jazz up your favourite beverages with this fantastic Cool Jazz Ice Cube Tray. With guitar ice cubes your drinks will be served ‘on the rock and roll’ as opposed to just ‘on the rocks’! The Cool Jazz Ice Cube Tray comes complete with a guitar and music note shaped ice cube tray and guitar neck swizzle sticks that will run down the centre of your guitar ice cubes. Stylish and funky, our Cool Jazz Ic… |
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Fred & Friends Teacup Cakes Cupcake Mold $9.99 Tea Cupcake Silicone Cake MouldsSilicone bakeware is the new revolution in baking and our Tea Cup Cake Moulds puts a delectable twist on making cupcakes! Each cup and saucer is made from oven-proof silicone. Simply use each tea cup as a cake mould and serve!A fantastic baking gift for girls, why not treat your friends to a tea party and personalise each cupcake with their names? These fantastic cu… |
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The Documentary $5.42 If the Game’s G Unit-fueled debut–the most anticipated CD of early 2005–is supposed to be the Answer like Iverson, then what was the question? Well, when an emcee gets to rifle through 50 Cent’s Rolodex to handpick top-flight producers (Timbaland, Just Blaze, Kanye West), it’s a can’t-miss scheme, right? In this case, uh-huh. “Westside Story” is Game’s opportunity to remind crunk-come-latelys th… |
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Buddy Holly Collection $19.49 Buddy Holly appeared, burned like a flare for a year and a half, and disappeared, leaving behind nothing that wasn’t heartfelt. Listening to “Peggy Sue,” “Well…All Right,” “Words of Love,” and, especially, “Everyday” (voice, acoustic guitar, bass, celesta, knee-slaps…perfect!), one can’t help but marvel at the lyrical openness, the taste, and the restraint of the music. Those are qualities gen… |
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Take It Off! Strip Tease Classics $7.00 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: TAKE IT OFF! STRIPTEASE CLATitle: TAKE IT OFF! STRIPTEASE CLASSIStreet Release Date: 04/01/1997… |
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1984 World Series Highlights – Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres $29.95 Experience the thrills and tradition of the 1984 World Series in this exciting collector’s cassette! It’s the surprising San Diego Padres of the National League challenging the powerful American League champion Detroit Tigers. The Tigers with Series’ M.V.P. Alan Trammell, hard-throwing Jack Morris and Cy Young Award-winning reliever Willie Hernandez are too much for Padres youngsters Tony Gwynn an… |
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RARE SESAME STREET VINTAGE, 20-YEAR-OLD VIDEO: I Want To Go Home! And Other Stories (Features 3 Stories To Read Along With Big Bird) **PLUS FREE 20-YR-OLD, VINTAGE VHS: Great Moments From Sesame Street With New Live Segments: Sing Along $35.00 **OWN THIS VINTAGE, 20-YEAR-OLD SESAME STREET VIDEO **PLUS FREE VINTAGE VIDEO! Great Moments From Sesame Street With New Live Segments: Sing Along & Start-To-Read Video: I Want To Go Home! And Other Stories (Features 3 Stories To Read Along With Big Bird). Collectibles For Your Personal Nostalgia; Also Valuable Teaching Tools For Children. Children Will Recognize Many Of Their Favorite Songs In Th… |
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MIRACLE AT SOUTH BEND Tennessee 35 Notre Dame 34 – Original 1991 vintage VHS videocassette by UTV Home Video. The comeback of combacks! Lockeroom footage, the pandemonium that erupted after the game, and John Ward’s actual play by play call. $49.95 MIRACLE AT SOUTH BEND Tennessee 35 Notre Dame 34 – College football at it’s finest. Tennessee Vols Original 1991 vintage VHS videocassette by UTV Home Video. The comeback of comebacks! Lockeroom footage, the pandemonium that erupted after the game, and John Ward’s actual play by play call…. |
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RoomMates RMK1154SCS Marvel Heroes Peel & Stick Wall Decals $9.90 … |
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