The collection consists of over 2,000 pieces of original artwork used by greeting card and calendar companies, and spans the approximate years 1930-1990. Many of the pieces within the collection are labeled with a Norcross stamp or specifications sticker. The Norcross Greeting Card Company was founded in 1914 by Arthur Norcross and his sister, Jane, in New York City. They published greeting cards, and also sold wrapping papers and parchments. After Arthur Norcross' death in 1969, the business floundered and was sold for the first time in 1974. Subsequent sales saw Norcross combined with Rust Craft Company, but this venture was unsuccessful and what remained of Norcross was later sold at auction. Tempo Graphic Arts, Inc., Miquon Greetings, and Quality Art Novelty Company are stamped or written on some of the works, as well. A few pieces of artwork are accompanied by the partial or final version of the greeting card. Well-known artists with work in the collection include: Joseph Rudolph "Rudy" Nappi, Marjorie Cooper, Ferd Sondern, and Joseph Giordano.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Sharkey Greeting Card Collection, 1930-1990. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Sharkey Greeting Card Collection, 1930-1990.
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Street scene with man and woman
Greeting card art, man and woman standing by yellow car while orse and carriage passes by in background, man and woman are in color, as is car, while rest of background is only line drawing, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Summer children
Oversize; yellow background with four children in various activities; one boy plays a flute, a blonde girl collects flowers, a brunette girl waters flowers, and a boy collects flowers while holding balloons; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Sweater Gal
Greeting card art, little girl painted in various poses with flowers, bird, envelope, and butterflies; "Sweater Gal" written at top of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains art from various artists, many from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Swinging girl in pink dress
Greeting card art, young girl in pink dress swinging on wood and rope swing with grass and trees in background, "Juv. Grandaughter B'day" written at bottom of art, Norcross stamps on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains art from various artists, many from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Teenage boy at shop window
Christmas card art, boy at window of shop looking at items for sale for Christmas presents, "Teenager Grandson Xmas" written at bottom of art, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Teenage boy with jelly beans and dog
Easter Card art, teenage boy/young man sitting at table with radio and bowl of jelly beans, boy is tossing jelly bean to dog, "Teen Age Boy Easter" written on bottom, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Teenage girl lacing ice skates
Christmas card art, girl in red outfit and Santa hat lacing up ice skate surrounded by snow flakes and ice skating pair in background, "Teen Niece Christmas" written at bottom of art, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Teen girl with see-through rain coat
Greeting card art, young lady or teenage girl in rain, dressed in bathing suit or underwear, umbrella, hat, and rain jacket are clear/see-through, holding leash with dog, "Hum B'day" written on bottom, "Norcross" stamps on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Terrier in hat and tie
Father's Day Card art, wire-haired terrier dog wearing hat and tie, "Fathers Day Grandad" written on bottom, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving card art, Pointillism-style kitchen scene with fireplace and table set for Thanksgiving meal, "Gen. Thanksgiving" written on bottom, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Thanx
Greeting card art, "THANX" written in cartoon figures, "Thank You Gen." written on bottom of art, along with possible date of 3/27/74, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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The Angelus boy and girl
Greeting card art, boy and girl standing in field with pitchfork and basket, they look like they're praying; a take on the painting "The Angelus" by Jean-Francois Millet; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Three British men
Oversize, Three male figures: British Queen's Guard, Yeoman of the Guard, and one man in suit and hat with umbrella; "Studio St Pat" written at bottom; watercolor, acryilc, or pastels, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains holiday and non-holiday art by unknown artists at unknown dates. The card company is unidentified in most cases.
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Three Dancers in a Practice Room ballerina
Greeting card art, ballerina in tutu adjusting her shoe, take on Edgar Degas' "Three Dancers in a Practice Room"; "1968 Calendar" and "Inf. Masterpieces" written on bottom of art; Norcross stamp on back of art; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Three sailing ships
Oversize, Three ships at sea with full sails; possibly a Frigate or Barque, and a Full-rigged ship; watercolor, acryilc, or pastels, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains holiday and non-holiday art by unknown artists at unknown dates. The card company is unidentified in most cases.
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Tiger
Greeting card art, portrait of orange, white, and black tiger on blue background, "E'DAY" written at bottom of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains art from various artists, many from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Tiger playing cards
Greeting card art, cartoon tiger with pink rose playing cards, "Norcross" stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Tiger smoking a pipe
Valentine's Day Card, Tiger leaning on log smoking a pipe, Norcross stamp on back, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Tired marching colonial soldier
Greeting card art, Tired colonial soldier carrying cannon and balls, musket, powder horn, and canteen, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Toga man with birthday cake
Oversize, Birthday, man in toga on pedestal holding birthday cake, pen and ink, black and white This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains holiday and non-holiday art by unknown artists at unknown dates. The card company is unidentified in most cases.
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Tom Turkey
Greeting card art, Thanksgiving card art; large male (tom) turkey with wings fanned out; background is comprimised of line drawings of corn husks; Norcross Art Specifications sticker on back of art; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Topless birthday wish
Greeting card art, topless woman with long blue and pink striped pants, "This Birthday Card Features the New See-Through Look!" caption above the woman, "Studio B'Day" written on bottom, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
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Town scene
Greeting card art, Town Scene, multi-story buildings with ornate window architecture, four people are visible, Norcross Art Specifications sticker on back of art, "Almaktaba" written under Classification (possibly a version of the word "maktab" - Arabic for "school"), watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Town winter scene with horses and carriage
Oversize, Christmas card art, Town winter scene with horses, carriage, people, and bells, banners, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Twins Announcement
Greeting card art, two blonde babies wrapped in blanket with bow, blanket has pink and blue ducks on it, "Twin Announce" written on bottom, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color This collection consists of original art work for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists. Dates range from the 1930's and 1940's, the 1960's through 1980's, and those from unknown dates. The card company is identified in some cases.
