I read about this on Little Green Notebook last week and finally had a chance to take a look over the weekend.  What an amazing resource.  New York Public Library has a massive digital collection, where downloading and printing images for personal use is free, or you can order prints in a variety of sizes directly from the site, for a nominal fee.  Below are some of my favorites.  Click the image to be directed to the New York Public Library source.

A series of these would be lovely in a dressing room.

[Single strap shoe in French g... Digital ID: 105965. New York Public Library

 

Or, these would look nice framed in a dining room.

Design for silver knife, fork ... Digital ID: 1688055. New York Public Library

 

Silver cutlery. Digital ID: 1688103. New York Public Library

How about a series of bird and eggs?

Song sparrow. Digital ID: 821518. New York Public Library

Cardinal. Digital ID: 820425. New York Public Library

 
I love the colors in this one.

1. Armandia lidderdali, Sikkim... Digital ID: 74794. New York Public Library

 

It will not be long before we are seeing these in person here in DC…..

Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Rive... Digital ID: 74414. New York Public Library

For the chinoiserie fans…

Carved China case in Chippenda... Digital ID: 1642858. New York Public Library

The Chippendale Chinese room a... Digital ID: 1642861. New York Public Library

Wow, I could have spent all day looking through the countless collections.  If you have not already been over to take a look, I’d highly suggest it is worth your time.