Signed Estes Kefauver 1940s 50s Norcross Dog Birthday Card Detective Thriller
$34.99
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Step back in time with this charming vintage Norcross birthday card, likely from the 1940s or 1950s, featuring the beloved "Floppy" dog character. The front of the card presents a delightful scene of Floppy, wearing spectacles, engrossed in a book titled "CLUES TO A HAPPY BIRTHDAY by A. SLEUTH," with the playful message, "Hope your BIRTHDAY will be a THRILLER." This whimsical illustration captures the nostalgic essence of mid-century greetings and the endearing appeal of the Floppy character, making it a unique piece for collectors of vintage ephemera and dog-themed memorabilia.
Inside, the card continues the adventurous theme with two more illustrations of Floppy, one showing an "exciting" chase and another a "THRILLER" moment. The opposing panel wishes the recipient "a year that's filled with GOOD CHEER," accompanied by an illustration of Floppy holding bones and another attempting to open a barrel of "GOOD CHEER." The card contains a handwritten note and signed by Senator Estes Kefauver "Love and a happy birthday to you, Dad - Estes," adding a personal touch and historical context. The back proudly displays the Norcross New York, U.S.A. copyright and the "Floppy" character name, confirming its authentic mid-century origin.
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 approx. 5.5 by 4.5 inches
Signed Estes Kefauver 1940s 50s Norcross Dog Birthday Card Detective Thriller
$34.99
Inside, the card continues the adventurous theme with two more illustrations of Floppy, one showing an "exciting" chase and another a "THRILLER" moment. The opposing panel wishes the recipient "a year that's filled with GOOD CHEER," accompanied by an illustration of Floppy holding bones and another attempting to open a barrel of "GOOD CHEER." The card contains a handwritten note and signed by Senator Estes Kefauver "Love and a happy birthday to you, Dad - Estes," adding a personal touch and historical context. The back proudly displays the Norcross New York, U.S.A. copyright and the "Floppy" character name, confirming its authentic mid-century origin.
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 approx. 5.5 by 4.5 inches
