Free Vintage Children Clip Art
It wasn’t until I posted all the free vintage children clip art images on this page that I realized all but one features flowers in some way. Once I noticed that, I looked at the rest of my vintage children clip art images and found that almost every one of them has some sort of floral theme. Apparently it used to be popular for children to sell flowers, because there are a disproportionate number of vintage clip art images in my collection that look like the kids are geared up to go out on the street and sell. You see one example of that in the image of the little boy selling violets.
There are also a disproportionate number of fair-skinned children. I included the one suitable African American children clip art image I had but as you can see, the image is presented quite differently than the others. No flowers, fancy clothes or elegant poses for those boys. You can clearly see the difference in racial perception that was so prevalent at the time these vintage clip art images were created. Not that there’s anything wrong with the image of the four boys; it’s cute. It’s just that it’s a grittier portrayal than found in the fair-skinned children clip art images.
Thankfully, today we see images of children of all colors together as equals in advertising and other forms of public imagery. That means the next generation of vintage art will more accurately reflect the fact that we live on a diverse planet.
Read our TERMS OF USE and then click on the images below to see and download larger versions of the free vintage children clip art (enlarged sizes vary):
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Congratulations on your great job! It’s the first time I visited your site…
I need to Know what I have to do in order to have a clip art with children. I tried to print one of the images you have in your children-clip-art but the quality wasn’t good.
Awaiting your kind reply
Martha from beautiful Greece…
Hi, Martha. The images on the site vary in size, which means they also vary in print quality. (That’s why they’re free.) The image you chose probably is lower resolution, which means it can only be used on the Web.
You might try clicking the Vintagerio ad on the top right column to see what you can find there. Those images are generally higher resolution. Although it’s a paid site, there are free accounts available that will allow you to access at least some images for no cost.
Best of luck!
I think the images are wonderful and your terms generous and entirely reasonable. Thank you so much, you have saved me hours of searching.
Thanks for your comment, Amanda! 🙂
Omigosh I’m in clip art heaven!! Thank you so much for these lovely images. I only need one every now and again when I make a special greeting card for friends or family, and I love vintage images but sure didn’t know where to find them. Then I came across you here. I would happily pay for these but if you’re offering them for free, then I’ll just send my wishes for many blessings to come upon you for sharing. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome, and thank you so much for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoy the images.