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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Figure on tree swing
Oversize, Reflective Moments, figure on tree swing in field with stone wall, grass, and flowers, pen and ink, black and white
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Five babies covered by yellow quilt
Oversize, five small babies, two sleeping and three awake, lying under yellow quilt; "Property of Norcross, Inc." stamped multiple times on back of art; watercolors, acrylic, or pastels on board, color
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Flower bouquet with flowers, hearts, and lace
Oversize, Valentine's Day card art, three-part card art, one scene contains bouquet of red, pink, purple, and blue flowers, greenery, and red and purple hearts pierced by gold arrow, all surrounded by white lace, other scenes contain red and purple hearts, pierced with gold arrows and sprig of purple flowers; "Property Quality Art Novelty Co. Inc. 787 11th Ave N.Y.C." stamped on front of art; 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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Flowers in field
Oversize, Birthday or Convalescence, Flowers and daisies in field with trees in background, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Flowers in field
Oversize, Easter, Flowers, including tulips and daffodils, in field with town in background, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Fly fishing father
Father's Day Card art, man fly fishing in stream, "F.D. Husband" 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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Four panel Christmas scene
Oversize; Christmas card art; Santa Claus with toy bag over his shoulder in the middle of a four-panel scene; top left panel contains girl with candle climing up stairs which are decorated with holly and berries; top right panel contains boy and girl in snow singing; bottom left panel contains one girl pulling sled loaded with pine boughs and smaller girl on top through the snow; bottom right panel contains a man and woman decorating a Christmas tree; "International 9300" written at bottom of art; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Four-part sceen of woodland animals
Oversize; four-part scene of woodland animals including squirrels, foxes, birds, and rabbits or hares; each group of animals is surrounded by blower border; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Four season calendar art
Oversize, Four seasons calendar art, labeled "16 month calendar hang up", 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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Garden gate with flowers
Oversize, Garden gate with lilies, tulips, daffodils, and roses, watercolor or pencil 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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Gardening bunnies
Easter Card art, Five bunnies working in garden with seeds, Easter eggs, wheelbarrow, flowers, and water hose, 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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Gardening leprechauns
Oversize, St. Patrick's Day, Leprechauns gardening in glass jar with cork stopper, watercolor, acrylic, or pastels, color
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Get Well Soon girl with yellow flowers
Greeting card art, the words "Get Well Soon" spelled out with figures of a girl with yellow flowers, the name "Molly" is worked into bottom of first "o" in "soon", "Inf. Conva." 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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Giraffe being painted
Oversize; Birthday card art; giraffe wearing birthday hat being painted by raccoon, bird, and mouse, mouse stands on presents, while raccoon stands on ladder and bird is held up by balloon; Norcross Art Specifications sticker on back of art; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Girl and deer
Christmas card art, Young girl on sled being licked by a deer, "Juv. Granddaughter Xmas" 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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Girl and kitten with turkey leg and milk
Thanksgiving card art, Young girl at small table eating turkey leg and pouring milk for kitten, "Juv. Girl T. G." 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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Girl and turkey
Greeting card art, Thanksgiving card art, young girl, with pigtails and hands clasped as though praying, looking at turkey next to her; Norcross stamp on back of art; watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Girl at mailbox with Valentines
Valentine's Day Card, girl at mailbox reading Valentines, 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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Girl at sewing machine
Valentine's Day Card, girl at sewing machine making clothes for nearby doll, 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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Girl dancing with leprechaun
Greeting card art, St. Patrick's Day card, girl in green dress dancing with white bearded leprechaun in field of clover or shamrocks, Norcross stamp on back of art, watercolor, pastels, or acrylic, color
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Girl making heart cookies
Valentine's Day Card, girl making heart cookies with cookie-press, 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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Girl on cushion
Greeting card art, girl with wings, wearing underpants and gloves, sitting on cushion holding mask to her eyes, "Hum. Conval." written on 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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Girls' Christmas activites
Oversize; Christmas card art; scenes of young girls engaged in various Christmas activities including decorating a pine tree, dancing, wrapping presents, and hanging mistletoe and a wreath; "Property of Norcross, Inc." stamped on back of art; watercolor, acrylic, or pastels; color
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Girls in snow feeding birds
Greeting card art, two girls feeding birds in the snow, "Richard B. Franken" address and phone number stamped on back of art, along with other writing in pencil, 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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Girl watching Easter parade
Greeting card art, young girl watching an Easter parade of rabbits playing instruments and painting Easter eggs, "Juv. Girl Easter, Granddtr. Easter" written on bottom of art, Norcross stamp on back of art as well as one which says "Charlotte Becker Studio", 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.
