Vintage Ephemera

Vintage 1950s Forget-Me-Not Birthday greeting card. Front of card features a large gray kitten. His right eye is an attached black button. Cat is holding a yellow sign.

Sign reads: If EYE tried to write all my wishes down I'd never get done, I guess. But it must be as plain as the nose on my FACE_

Card folds open to a kitten with a black button nose.

Inside reads: That I'm wishing Your Happiness!

Card is used with pencil signature inside and a name written on the back in ink.

Condition is good with a little paper loss along left front edge and some yellowing/soiling to the back.

Super cute card for craft projects!

Lot of 2 adorable vintage kid's 3rd birthday cards. Date to circa 1950s. The card on the left is die-cut in the shape of the number three and features a little boy riding on a rocking horse. Also has a little girl, duck picture, teddy bear, blocks, and a ball. Front reads, "Hurrah For Your Birthday!". Card number T-1211. Card is used with ink inscription inside and scrapbook residue on back. Measures 5 x 6.25 inches tall.

Opens to a verse that reads:
Hooray for you--Today you're THREE!
Sure hope you're happy as can be!

Card on right features a Mother cat and her three kittens. Each kitten is in a flower pot. Front reads, "Now You're 3 Years OLD!". Published by Volland, Card number 10 F 738. Card is used with ink signature inside and scrapbook residue on back. Measures 4 x about 5 inches tall.

This is a pop up card. Once open a table pops up with the three kittens, and their mom, seated at it.

Inside verse reads:
Three little Birthday Wishes
For someone who's THREE today-
Lots of Fun, Lots of Joy,
And Lots of Time to Play!

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

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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.

More vintage greeting cards can be found here.

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.

More vintage greeting cards can be found here.