18 vintage style Quotes ideas

“It takes great courage to see the world in all its tainted glory and still to love it.” This quote was written by the Irish poet, playwright, and author Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) and is contained within his work ‘An Ideal Husband’, created for the stage in 1895. Wilde is considered one of the greatest playwrights of the Victorian era, often remembered for his flamboyance, wit and scandal within his own life, his works are considered some of the finest examples of the era. His life and works have inspired numerous films and biographies but he died penniless in Paris at the age of 47. This quote is typed on a vintage 1963 Olivetti typewriter onto white 230 gsm acid-free textured watercolour paper. The paper measures 7 x 5.5 inches (178 x 135mm). This item would be perfect for displaying in your home, framing, scrapbooking, cardmaking or creating meaningful gifts for the people you love. Each quote is typed by hand which, due to the mechanical nature of the process, will create a unique copy each time it is produced. Inspiring words to contemplate and to share with the people you love! Buy 3 for the price of 2 Add 2 of our hand typed quotes to your cart, type the name of your free choice in the ‘Note to Quotype’ box, complete checkout and wait to receive 3 quotes for the price of 2 through your letterbox! For more hand typed quotes please check out our shop section here : http://etsy.me/1DVyycB Items will be dispatched in board backed envelopes for protection.