{"product_id":"ephemera-0029","title":"1960s Die-Cut Alligator Get Well Card, Fancifuls by Hallmark","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Greeting Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whimsical greeting card features a hand-painted, friendly alligator depicted in a charming, folk-art style. The alligator is vibrant green with a playful blue-and-green diamond pattern on its side, and it looks toward the viewer with large, gentle blue eyes and a sweet, two-toothed smile. It holds a large, stylized pink rose close to its chest with soft blue paws, as if offering it as a gift. The artwork is characterized by bold black outlines and visible brushstrokes, giving it a warm, handcrafted feel that stands out against the clean white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage late-1960s Hallmark “Fancifuls” Get Well card reflects the bold visual language of the Mod design era, where high-contrast color, simplified forms, and playful subject matter were used to create immediate shelf impact in modern retail environments such as drugstores and supermarkets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a stylized swamp alligator rendered in bright, saturated tones, paired with a contrasting floral accent. The use of neon-inspired greens and pinks was intended to stand out under fluorescent lighting, a defining characteristic of commercial print design during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-gloss finish enhances color intensity while also serving as a protective layer, helping preserve the vibrancy of the inks and supporting the card’s shelf durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eText\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront Text:\u003cbr\u003eNo text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside Text:\u003cbr\u003eSwampin' You With Get-Well Wishes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasion: Get Well\u003cbr\u003eRecipient: General, Child, Girl, Boy\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late 1960s\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Mod \/ Die-Cut Illustration \/ Mid-Century Commercial Art\u003cbr\u003eTheme: Swamp Alligator \/ Floral Accent Humor Design\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\/Brand: Hallmark (“Fancifuls” Series)\u003cbr\u003eStock Number: 25C 501-3\u003cbr\u003eArtist\/Illustrator: Not Noted\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Made in U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Signed\u003cbr\u003eIncludes Envelope: No\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Vertical \/ French-Fold Die-Cut\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 7 x 5 inches (closed)\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Die-Cut Cardstock, High-Gloss Finish, Lithographic Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original vintage greeting card from the late 1960s. The Mod-inspired color palette, die-cut construction, and glossy protective finish are consistent with Hallmark’s “Fancifuls” series production standards of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of vintage Hallmark cards, Mod-era graphic design, die-cut ephemera, and mid-century humor illustration. Also ideal for junk journaling, scrapbooking, or nostalgic display. Ships in a protective sleeve with a rigid backing board.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46673632297149,"sku":"ephemera 0029","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/ephemera0029a.jpg?v=1776271770","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/ephemera-0029","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}