Vintage Mid-Century Greeting Cards Lot

Updated August 7, 2026

A collection of vintage greeting cards, likely American manufacture, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940s-1960s. The lot features primarily birthday cards with some other occasions, such as Valentine's Day. Many cards are characterized by colorful lithography, die-cut shapes, and anthropomorphic animal illustrations including cats, elephants, and penguins; some include glitter embellishments.<br><br>Ephemera Paper Collectible Mid-Century Birthday Valentine Die-Cut Anthropomorphic Animal Cat Elephant Penguin<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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