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Man holding a baby on a comic congratulations card
Man holding a baby on a comic congratulations card with pull tab, with a verse wishing him twenty more. Date: circa 1850s
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1850s Babies Birth Childbirth Congratulations Movable Pull Verse
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Celebrating the Arrival of a New Family Member: A Victorian-Era Comic Congratulations Card Step back in time with this charming and humorous Victorian-era comic congratulations card, featuring a man proudly holding a baby in a large, ornate chair. The card, dating back to the 1850s, exudes an air of nostalgia and delight. The man's expression of joy and wonder is palpable as he gazes at the cherubic baby in his arms. The card's intricate design, with its delicate floral patterns and elegant typography, adds to the overall sense of celebration and excitement. But this card is not just a pretty piece of art - it also comes with a movable pull tab and a verse wishing the new father twenty more years of happiness and good health. The verse reads, "May this dear little one, be the joy of your heart, and the pride of your life, and may you be blessed with twenty more years of health and happiness." The sentiment is both heartfelt and practical, reflecting the importance of family and the desire for longevity in a time when life expectancy was lower than it is today. This card is a testament to the enduring power of humor and sentimentality, and a reminder of the universal joy that comes with the birth of a new child. Whether displayed as a decorative piece or given as a thoughtful gift, this vintage comic congratulations card is sure to bring a smile to the face of any new father or family.
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