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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Church window with bells and pine boughs
Oversize, Christmas card art, Church window with bells and pine boughs, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Circle of singing angels
Greeting card art, faces and wings of eight (8) singing angels arranged in a circle; back of art is stamped with Rust Craft Publishers and address; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Cocker Spaniel with slipper
Greeting card art, Cocker Spaniel puppy in 5 scenes of chewing up a house slipper, 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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Colonial boy and girl on bench
Oversize, Colonial boy and girl on bench with puppy and kitten, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Colonial boy and girl on horse
Oversize, Colonial boy and girl on horse, watercolor, acryilc, or pastels, color
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Colonial trio of people
Greeting card art, three figures in colonial-style dress sitting on counch having tea, figures have thier eyes closed, "Studio B'day" written on bottom, 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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Congrats baby girl
Greeting card art, yawning baby with pink blanket and pick bow in its hair, "Congrat. Baby Girl" written on bottom, 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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Convalescent golfer
Greeting card art, man lying in bed with golf bag full of golf clubs, bottle with first aid cross on bedside table, "Hum. Conval." written on 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 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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Coral and pink carnations
Oversize; 15 carnation flowers in various shades of pink and coral; "Our Mother" written on front bottom left of art; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Couple headed to bed
Greeting card art, man and woman in traditional pajamas both winking at viewer and running upstairs, "Home Sweet Home" sign on stair case and man is holding candle, "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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Couple in field with grass and flowers
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple in field with grass and flowers, pen and ink, black and white
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Couple in woods by lake
Oversize, Couple walking in woods by lake, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Couple on a picnic
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple on blanket with picnic, flowers and trees, pen and ink, black and white with small color additions
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Couple on bicycle with flowers and trees
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple on bicycle with flowers and trees, pen and ink, black and white
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Couple on lake shore
Oversize, Couple on lake shore with dock and rowboat, watercolor, acrylic or pastels, color
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Couple on path with flowers and trees
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple on brick path with flowers and trees, pen and ink, black and white
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Couple on stone bridge with waterfall
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple on stone bridge with waterfall, trees, and flowers, pen and ink, black and white
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Couple on stone wall by ocean
Oversize, St. Patrick's Day, couple on stone wall in field by ocean, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Couple rowed in boat
Greeting card art, couple being served drinks, fanned, and rowed in a boat by workers/slaves driven with whip-wielding man, "Travel Studio" 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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Couple sharing coffee
Greeting card art, Man and woman sitting across from eachother at table drinking hot drinks while cat and dog share water bowl underneath table, "Hubby- Hum. Val." written at bottom of art; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Couple surrounded by flowers
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple surrounded by flowers, pen and ink, black and white
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Couple with dog, pool, and grill
Oversize, Calendar art, cartoon couple in yard with dog, pool, and grill, date written on bottom is 10/6/69, but unsure if accurate, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color.
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Couple with trees and flowers
Oversize, Reflective Moments, couple with trees and flowers, pen and ink, black and white with some slight coloration
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Couple with white doves
Oversize, Couple and white doves in field with flowers, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Covered bridge with snow
Christmas card art, winter scene with covered bridge, horse and carriage, person dragging a pine tree, and rural farm house and barn, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor or pencil and ink, black and white 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.
