Consumer-graphics collection Est. 2026 · Vancouver

CLIPARCHIVE

A working museum of clip art, 1980s–early 2000s.

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47,484 objects on open display.

The image shows a black and white photo of two individuals standing next to each other with their backs turned towards us; we can see only one person's face from behind in profile view while facing away from another individual who is also visible but not fully shown, suggesting an interaction or conversation between them against the backdrop of what appears to be a room. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06512 The image shows a black and white photo of an object with two distinct parts: on top is what appears to be a small cylindrical container holding something that looks like a candle; below it is another smaller, rectangular-shaped item resembling a piece of paper or cardboard folded in half. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06513 The image shows a long gray line with two black lines on either side of it against an indistinct background that appears to be darker than the central line. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06514 The image shows a black and white photo of an object with text on it that reads "BIBLE" at both ends in bold letters. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06515 The image shows a black and white photo of an object with text on it that reads "10" vertically down its center. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06516 The black and white photo shows a split view of two different scenes: on top is an abstract pattern with no clear details; below it appears to be a close-up image of what looks like a bottle opener, possibly made from metal, set against a dark background that could suggest the interior or exterior space. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06517 The black and white photo shows a person standing next to an object that resembles a cross with arms outstretched in front of them against a dark background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06518 The image shows a closeup of an object with textured surfaces that resembles wood grain patterns on its surface; it appears to be part of some sort of equipment or machinery due to visible mechanical components such as bolts and gears, but without more context, specific details about the nature of this item are not discernible. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06519 The black and white photo shows a compass with its needle pointing to an object that is partially obscured by another object; there's also a protractor in front of it all on what appears to be a flat surface, suggesting navigation tools used for surveying or mapping purposes. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06520 The black and white photo shows a compass with its needle pointing towards an object that appears to be a telescope on top of it. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06521 The image shows a compass with an arrow pointing to the right side of it against a gray background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06522 The image shows a closeup of two black lines with white spaces between them on what appears to be an electronic device screen displaying some sort of graphical interface. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06523 The image shows a ruler with measurements on it placed next to an object that resembles a compass set up for drawing circles in drafting mode. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06524 The image shows a person standing next to two vertical lines with horizontal stripes on them against an abstract background that appears blurred in some areas. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06525 The black and white illustration shows a compass with an ink pen on top of it next to a ruler that has red pencil marks drawn along its edge. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06526 The image shows a black and white pixelated representation of an object with multiple segments connected by lines forming its shape; it appears to be some kind of abstract figure without any specific details that would allow for more precise description, such as objects, people, animals, actions or setting. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06527 The image shows a compass with two arms crossed over each other against a black background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06529 The image shows a cartoon character that resembles an anthropomorphic pencil with arms outstretched as if running on what appears to be black background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06530 The image shows two cartoon bears sitting on a bed with papers scattered around them; there is no text present within this small clip-art illustration. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06531 The first frame shows a yellow box with an open flap revealing tissues inside; it has eyes drawn on its face to give it expression. In the second frame, there is no change in content but now the tissue appears as if being blown out of one end by wind or movement. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06532 The image shows a cartoon depiction of an old yellow mailbox with its flap open on top, placed against what appears to be a dark background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06533 The image shows a book with an open page that has text on it; however, due to its small size and low resolution in this clip-art format, specific details about the content of the pages cannot be discerned accurately. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06534 The image shows a cartoon of an explosion with smoke rising from it next to what appears to be flames on fire. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06535 The image shows two cartoonish representations of a suitcase with teeth on it against different backgrounds: black for the left side and white for the right side. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06536 The image shows a collection of papers with various notes on them scattered across what appears to be an office desk surface. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06537 The image shows a black and white illustration of two cameras placed side by side against a dark background with no other discernible elements present in this small clip-art piece. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06538 The black and white illustration shows a single object: an open book with its pages facing upwards. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06539 The image shows a black ink pen on top of an open box with papers inside it next to what appears to be a printer in front of which there is paper being printed out onto another piece of paper that's lying flat, all set against a dark background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06540 The black and white cartoon shows a protest scene with two signs: "Taxation without representation" on top of an open briefcase filled with money bags labeled 'taxes' and another sign that says "No taxation." Below these, there is a bed made up to look like the United States. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06541 The image shows a simple line drawing of an old castle with two towers connected by walls on top of each other against a plain background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06542 The image shows a cartoon depiction of an island with houses on it surrounded by water under what appears to be cloudy skies. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06543 The image shows a cartoon teddy bear sitting on top of water with its arms outstretched as if it's flying over an ocean scene at nighttime. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06544 The image shows a colorful cartoon of an orange train with two cars attached to it traveling on tracks at night under a dark sky. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06545 The image shows a cartoon of an animated horse pulling a wagon with polka dots on it through what appears to be a stylized landscape featuring trees in red and blue hues against a black background, suggesting that this is likely meant for coloring purposes rather than depicting real objects or scenes. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06546 The image shows a collection of colorful dice with numbers on them placed next to each other against a dark background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06547 The image shows a Lego train with various colorful bricks forming it, set against a black background; there is no text present in this small clip-art image. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06548 The image shows a colorful cluster of balloons with different colored foils on them against a dark background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06549 The image shows a cartoon guitar with six strings against a black background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06550 The image shows a cartoon character with an exaggeratedly large head holding what appears to be water droplets on its hands in front of it; there is no text present within this small clip-art image, and all elements can only be described as objects or actions without any specific details about the setting. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06551 The image shows a purple whale with yellow eyes wearing an orange hat on its head against a black background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06552 The black and white illustration shows a horse shoe with spikes on its sides against an unseen background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06553 The image shows a cartoon of an ice cream cone with two scoops on top being held by what appears to be a hand holding it from behind; there is also a small brown bear character peeking out between the scoops, and in front of this scene lies a large knife blade. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06554 The image shows a cartoon pig with eyes inside its ears standing on two legs against a black background; it is smiling at something off-frame to the right of itself. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06555 The cartoon shows a whimsical scene with an overflowing trash can that has spilled out onto the floor next to it; there's also a small white bucket labeled "Trash" sitting on top of some items, and various pieces of garbage scattered around in disarray. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06556 The image shows a cartoon of an old typewriter with paper on it next to two images: 1) A close-up view showing only one side of the same green typewriter; 2) Another perspective where you can see both sides, including the roller and carriage mechanism inside. There is no text or action depicted in this image. The setting appears to be a simple desk with an old style lamp on it behind the typewriters. No people are present in these images. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06557 The image shows a black and white illustration of two flowers with swirling patterns on them against an abstract background that resembles water or clouds. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06558 The image shows a cartoon of two pots with food spilling out onto each other from their respective lids; there is also an illustration of smoke rising above one pot's lid as if it were boiling over, and another smaller picture within that depicts more steam or fumes. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06559 The cartoon shows a steam engine with smoke coming out of its top right side; it is black and white. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06560 The black and white illustration shows a red teapot with steam coming out of it on top left corner against dark background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06561 The image shows a blue bucket with two handles on its sides next to an empty trash can. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06562 The cartoon shows a hand holding up an open Nintendo Wii game controller with its screen displaying what appears to be a video of another person playing on their own console in front of them. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06563 The images show a lamp with two different shades of light bulbs: on top is an incandescent bulb (left) that appears to be lit up yellowish-orange; below it, there's another shade which seems unlit and has no visible filament or glass cover. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06564 The illustration shows a newspaper with an open page next to it on what appears to be a tabletop surface. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06565 The image shows a cartoon axe with an orange handle leaning against what appears to be a wall on its side. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06566 The image shows a cartoon of an open green padlock with two keys inserted into it on top of what appears to be a piece of sushi. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06567 The image shows a gold padlock with two keys inserted into it against a black background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06568 The image shows a cartoon of an alarm clock with its hands pointing to 12:05 pm against a gray background. There is no text present in this clip-art illustration. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06569 The image shows a hammer with two different heads: on top left corner there is an orange head of nail clippers; bottom right corner has blue tape wrapped around it. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06570 The image shows a red alarm clock with white hands against a plain background. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06571 The black and white cartoon shows a cigarette with smoke curling upwards next to it on its right side; there is no text present in this image. CA-1996-masterclips-35k-1996-06572