The Unbranded Brand Vintage 1940s 1950s Belated Birthday Card Horse Butcher Comic USA

Discover this charming vintage greeting card from the 1940s or 1950s, a delightful piece of American ephemera. The front features a whimsical illustration of a horse dressed in a shirt, tie, and straw hat, shedding a tear, with the humorous caption, A BELATED BIRTHDAY WISH I may be a HORSES NECK for forgetting the DATE but.... The inside continues the playful theme with a cartoon butcher chasing the horse, proclaiming, ...NO BUTCHER'S GOT ME YET! so... I can still wish ya' a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!. This card captures the lighthearted humor and distinctive artistic style prevalent in mid-century American greeting cards. Beyond its visual appeal, this card offers a glimpse into personal history, containing a handwritten letter on the reverse from Lil & family detailing everyday life, including mention of 600 strawberry plants and digging potatoes, dated Oct 14th (year unspecified). Signed by Lillian, Stanley, and Gerald, it represents a tangible connection to the past.