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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Two bunnies in MG car
Greeting card art, Birthday card art, 2 white bunnies, one older woman and one younger child, in red MG (Morris Garages) car, "G'ma fr. chd. b'day" written at bottom of art, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Two raccoons with stump and heart
Valentine's Day Card, two raccoons with tree stump, heart, and flowers, 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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Two white bunnies
Greeting card art, 2 white bunnies, one female and one male, smiling at each other, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Two women at salon
Greeting card art, pink background with two women sitting under salon hair dryers, women are wearing capes and reading magazines, "Humorous B'Day" written on bottom, 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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Uniformed boy giving girl Valentine and flowers
Greeting card art, Valentine's Day card art, young boy in red and gold Napoleon-era styled military uniform giving girl a heart Valentine and bouquet of flowers; "Inf. Ele. Val." written on bottom of art, Norcross stamp on back of art; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Vacation-bound Santa
Christmas card art, Santa in red suit with sunglasses and baggage headed on vacation, "Across The Miles X'Mas" written at 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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Valentine day card, heart candy box, watercolor or pastels Heart shaped candy box with roses
Oversize, Valentine's Day card, red heart-shaped candy box with white roses and lace and flower trim, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color. This collection consists of original art work, for greeting card companies. This box contains those by unknown artists created during the 1930's and 1940's.
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Vintage television set
Greeting card art, Birthday card art; cartoon vintage television set with "Happy Birthday" on the screen; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Wall clock with ribbon, holly, and bells
Oversize, Christmas card art, Wall clock with ribbon, holly, and bells, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Water sports scene
Oversize; water scene with surfers, motor boats, and water skier; "International Design (Australia)" written at bottom of art work; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Wedding couple surrounded by flowers
Oversize, Wedding couple with cake, flowers, church, and wedding bells, pen and ink with watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Weight lifter
Greeting card art, cartoon weight-lifter with large mustache and tattoos lifting weighted bar, 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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Well-dressed woman with cigarette and piece of paper
Greeting card art, fancy-dressed woman with smoking cigarette in holder and paper, 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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White rabbits with old plate camera
Greeting card art, two white rabbits with old plate-style camera, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Wife leading townspeople
Oversize, labeled "Wife Easter Humorous" at bottom on front, couple leading parade of townsfolk, emphasis on wife, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color.
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Window with pie, corn decoration, and pumpkins
Oversize, Thanksgiving, Window with pie, wood pile, corn decoration, and pumpkins, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Winter Christmas scene with shoppers
Christmas card art, town scene with snow, shoppers, cars, and Christmas decorations, "Christmas solid pack- scene" written on bottom 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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Winter church scene from hill
Christmas card art, Winter landscape scene as seen from hill top, church and two houses in snow covered valley, decorated Christmas tree sits outside of church, "Espec. For You 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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Winter door and window
Oversize, Christmas card art, winter door and window with dog, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Winter home scene with poinsettas and holly
Oversize, Christmas card art, Winter home scene with poinsettias and holly, zigzag border, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Winter scenes with horse and carriage and sled
Oversize, Christmas card art, winter scenes, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Winter scenes with poinsettias and pine boughs
Oversize, Christmas card art, winter scenes with poinsettias and pine boughs, bell, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Winter scene with bells and holly
Oversize, Christmas card art, winter scene with bells and holly, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Winter scene with mailboxes
Oversize, Christmas card art, winter scene with mailboxes, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
