1950s Die Cut Bunny in a Barrel Birthday Card by Paramount

About This Vintage Greeting Card

This unique mid-century greeting card features a humorous "A Barrel of Birthday Wishes" theme. The illustration depicts a sad-eyed white bunny wearing a wooden barrel and holding a small toy sailboat. In the background, a tiny red car is tethered to a string, emphasizing the "expensive gifts" joke in the text.

A notable feature of this design is the die-cut "window" or hole cut into the front panel, which allows the illustrated barrel on the interior panel to show through. Both the interior and the back are fully printed to complete the scene and sentiment.

Front Text: A BARREL OF BIRTHDAY WISHES CAN'T GET A YACHT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY OR A BIG NEW FANCY CAR CAN'T GET SUCH THINGS BECAUSE THEY COST A LOT TOO MUCH — BY FAR !

Inside Text: (Expected sentiment continues the "making do" theme, likely along the lines of "But even if I’m 'barrely' getting by, I’m sending you a barrel-full of love!")

Details

Occasion: Birthday
Recipient: General / Humorous
Era:
Style: Mid-Century Kitsch, Storybook Illustration, Interactive Die-Cut
Theme: Bunny in a Barrel / Humorous "Broke" Sentiment
Publisher/Brand: Created by Paramount
Artist/Illustrator: Not Noted
Origin: Pawtucket, R.I. U.S.A.
Condition: Unsigned, Unused, natural aging and printing characteristics consistent with its era.
Includes Envelope: Yes
Orientation: Vertical (Left-opening, quarter-fold)
Approximate Size: 5.75 x 4.5 inches
Materials: Textured Paper, Interactive Die-Cut, Lithography

Authenticity

This is an original vintage interactive greeting card. The quarter-fold construction, textured paper stock, and specialty die-cut window are hallmark features of mid-century high-quality greeting card production.

Perfect For

Collectors of vintage ephemera, bunny-themed memorabilia, junk journals and scrapbooking, framing and home décor, or unique nostalgic gifting. Ships in a protective sleeve with a rigid backing board.

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