ABCs of Pictures Journal Cards
The illustrations on these free printable collage sheets come from a children’s alphabet book published in 1830 called Alphabet of Pictures.
Scroll all the way down, and you’ll find three different printable collage sheets. The first is 2” x 3” journal cards featuring the whole alphabet on one page, and if you keep scrolling, you’ll find two more collage sheets with bigger images. One contains A-L and the other M-Z.
I have a number of other free alphabet collage sheets. You may also want to check out these royal alphabet collage sheets, these animal ABCs collage sheets, and these fairy ABCs collage sheets.
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2” x 3” Journal Cards
Alphabet books published in the 19th century were educational resources designed to teach young children the letters of the alphabet and help them develop basic reading skills. These books typically featured each letter of the alphabet accompanied by a corresponding word and often included illustrations or pictures to engage the child's attention.
Most alphabet books of this period were small in size and often had a rectangular shape. They were usually made of paper, sometimes with a cardstock cover, and were relatively simple in terms of production quality compared to contemporary books. The pages were typically bound together with staples or sewn.
The illustrations in these books were often hand-drawn, engraved, or lithographed. They ranged from simple line drawings to more elaborate and detailed images, depending on the publisher and target audience. The pictures were usually placed alongside the corresponding letters and words, serving as visual aids to assist children in associating the letter shapes with objects or concepts.
2.75” x 4.5”
Alphabet books of the time frequently reflected the cultural and historical context in which they were produced. They incorporated elements of everyday life, common objects, animals, plants, and scenes from nature.
There were numerous variations and adaptations of alphabet books in the 19th century. Some targeted specific audiences, such as girls or boys, while others were tailored to particular regions or communities. The content and themes of these books varied widely, ranging from religious or patriotic topics to more secular subjects.
19th-century alphabet books played a significant role in early childhood education, introducing children to the letters of the alphabet, language, and basic literacy skills. These books provided an accessible and engaging way for children to learn while also imparting cultural knowledge of the time.
2.75” x 4.5”
Print these collage sheets and add them to your supplies for art journaling, junk journaling, bullet journaling, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs), scrapbooking, and other mixed media artwork, and crafts.
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: art journals, scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
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To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
