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Discover a charming piece of mid-century ephemera with this vintage Norcross birthday card, likely from the 1920s or 1930s. The front features a captivating design with two classic black silhouettes, a man and a woman, framed within an ornate heart-shaped border adorned with vibrant gemstone-like illustrations. The heartfelt message, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DEAREST SWEETHEART in the World," makes this a truly special find, evoking a sense of nostalgic romance and affection.
Inside, the card continues its elegant theme with a touching poem expressing enduring love and countless wishes, signed simply "The family." An illustrative detail of a key hanging from a red ribbon adds a symbolic touch, while ornate corner borders tie the design together. Produced by Norcross in the USA, as indicated on the back with the model number "2085," this card is a wonderful example of greeting card artistry from the era, perfect for collectors of vintage paper goods, romantic ephemera. Its unique imagery and sentimental message make it a delightful addition to any collection.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 8 by 6 inches
1920s 30s Norcross Birthday Card Sweetheart Silhouettes Gemstone Art USA
$29.99
Inside, the card continues its elegant theme with a touching poem expressing enduring love and countless wishes, signed simply "The family." An illustrative detail of a key hanging from a red ribbon adds a symbolic touch, while ornate corner borders tie the design together. Produced by Norcross in the USA, as indicated on the back with the model number "2085," this card is a wonderful example of greeting card artistry from the era, perfect for collectors of vintage paper goods, romantic ephemera. Its unique imagery and sentimental message make it a delightful addition to any collection.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 8 by 6 inches