1960s Jumbo Mother’s Day Card for Wife w/ Glitter by Gibson

About This Vintage Greeting Card

This vintage 1960s Mother’s Day card for a wife is an oversized trifold design from Gibson’s premium “Keepsakes” line, created as a glittering decorative display piece as much as a greeting. The tall, narrow format, die cut, and multi-panel construction give it a strong visual presence when opened.

The front features a white-on-white, striped sand glitter background. At the center, a large gilded and embossed diamond-shaped die-cut opening that showcases a richly embossed red rose with green leaves, enhanced by delicate glitter accents. The "window" is framed with an elegant, gilded frame reminiscent of the Gilded Age

Inside, the card continues with a sentimental poetic message spread across panels, exhibiting the quality of a mid-century romantic greeting card. The combination of ornate framing, floral symbolism, and elegant typography reflects the era’s emphasis on keepsake-quality presentation.

Text

Front Text:
For My Wife on Mother's Day

Second Page:
A red, red rose to to bring my love And tell you who I'm thinking of.

Inside Text:
of this message, dear, is meant to be
A special little token
To tell you
all the loving things
I often leave unspoken-For, dear,
the things that mean the most Are often hard to say
And though I try from time to time
I just can't find a way,
So I am hoping this will show
How much I love you, dear,
Not just alone on Mother's Day
But very day all year

Details

Occasion: Mother’s Day
Recipient: Wife
Era: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Boutique / Jumbo Trifold Keepsake
Theme: Red Rose, Romantic Floral, Gilded Frame
Publisher/Brand: Gibson (Keepsakes Series, Premium Line)
Stock Number: 100M 5001 10
Artist/Illustrator: Not Noted
Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Condition: Signed
Includes Envelope: Yes. Yellowed and hand-addressed “To Mother”
Orientation: Vertical / Trifold
Approximate Size: 13 x 5 inches (closed)
Materials: Heavy Cardstock, Embossed Elements, Gilded Accents, Glitter Detailing, Die-Cut Construction, Lithography

Authenticity

This is an original vintage greeting card from the 1960s. The oversized trifold format, embossed rose motif, and combination of glitter and gilded detailing are consistent with Gibson’s premium “Keepsakes” line produced during this era.

Perfect For

Collectors of large-format vintage greeting cards, romantic floral ephemera, and mid-century keepsake designs, as well as for junk journaling and scrapbooking. A strong display piece due to its scale and ornate detailing.