
Hillstock
is an independently owned vintage stock image and greeting card
company in Maine offering images spanning from the Victorian era
through the 1950's. The
Hillstock Collection™ is digitized directly from the vintage
art sources in our private collection and is registered with the
United States Copyright Office. We work with individuals, advertising
firms, designers, small & large businesses and wholesale product
manufacturers seeking high quality images with stunning print
results.
Averyl
Hill, the owner of Hillstock was inspired by her grandmother's
collection of Victorian "scraps" and ephemera that she
has collected throughout the course of her lifetime. She thought
that others would cherish and enjoy images of the past for use
in their creative projects. Averyl also draws upon her Master
of Science in Counseling- her formal training included the use
of art therapy to influence moods. With her background and sharp
eye she selects images that for many people evoke happiness and
peace.
As
a family owned business we do not want to just make a living;
we want to pass on a way of life- the good old days. We believe
that many of the early American illustrators embraced an innocence
and magic that modern society craves.
Giving
back to the community has always been a practice of ours. Hillstock
has sponsored a cage at our local animal shelter, was a national
corporate sponsor of Toys for Tots in 2005, has volunteered with
and donated art to the Scarborough, Maine Veterans Home, the historic
Victoria Mansion and other important causes.