{"product_id":"signed-estes-kefauver-1940s-50s-norcross-dog-birthday-card-detective-thriller","title":"Signed Estes Kefauver 1940s 50s Norcross Dog Birthday Card Detective Thriller","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 5.5 by 4.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664296083616,"sku":"B-51 #108","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/615b6507-07c6-429e-b3f3-45daf16cdd8c.jpg?v=1791489144","url":"https:\/\/farmhouseephemera.com\/products\/signed-estes-kefauver-1940s-50s-norcross-dog-birthday-card-detective-thriller","provider":"Farmhouse Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}