Vintage Ephemera

Vintage circa 1940s New Baby Congratulations Greeting Card. Blanket is flocked. Features a baby rocking in a cradle. Reads, "Best Wishes to All of You!".

Inside reads, "Greetings to Baby, To welcome your precious Baby, And to hope that you all nay know More joy than your hearts can measure, As the happy years come and go!"

Card measures 4.5 inches x 5. inches when closed. Condition is very good with ink signature inside and 1/2 inch tear along right edge of back page. Published by S. Co.

This is the original card. Would be great for altered art projects and collages.

Lot of 2 adorable vintage kid's first birthday cards. Date to circa 1950s. The card on the left features a plaid puppy with a 1 Year Old pin attached. Front reads, "Happy Birthday". Published by Hallmark. Card is used with ink inscription inside and scrapbook residue on back. Measures 4.5 x 4.5 inches tall.

Opens to a verse that reads:
This happy little puppy dog
Has brought a wish to you
Because this is your Birthday
And your very FIRST one, too!

Card on right features a sweet baby holding a number 1. Baby is wearing a diaper, booties and a night cap. Front reads, "To Someone who is ONE today!". Published by Fairfield. Card is used with ink inscription inside and scrapbook residue on back. Measures 4 x about 6 inches tall.

Opens to a verse that reads:
It's birthday time for someone dear
Who's been with us ONE happy year,
A precious darling, sweet and small,
Who brings a lot of joy to all!
Happy Birthday!

Both are the original cards. Great for scrapbooks, journals, gift tags and more.

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Lot of 2 adorable vintage kid's 4th birthday cards. Date to circa 1950s. The card on the left features a little boy and girl dressed as Indians. Front reads, "For Someone 4 Years Old". Published by Forget-Me-Not. Card is used with pencil signature inside and scrapbook residue on back. Measures 3.75 x 6 inches tall.

Opens to a verse that reads:
Lots of people think you're nice
And golly, so do I
So here's a wish for lots of fun
Before your day goes by!
Happy Birthday

Card on right features a Panda Bear playing a drum. Panda's fur is flocked. Front reads, "Happy Birthday 4 Year Old". Published by Hallmark. Card is used with pencil inscription inside and scrapbook residue on back. Measures 4 x about 6 inches tall.

Opens to a verse that reads:
Sure hope you have a lot of fun now that your Birthday's here,
and you'll like being FOUR so well you'll stay that way all year.

Both are the original cards. Great for scrapbooks, journals, gift tags and more. May have small soiled spots, small tears or age toning.

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