A lot of 8 vintage greeting cards that appear to date from the 1930s-40s, saved together by one family — several carry the same names (Jo, Joe, Jeanne, Tom). Makers include Buzza Craftacres, Rust Craft, Hallmark (Hall Brothers) and Carrington. Birthday, Easter, Christmas and Valentine designs with silhouettes, silver foil, cloth ribbon bows and a die-cut duck. Sizes run about 3x4 to 5x6 inches. All are used and signed, with foxing, toning and some creasing — please see photos.

• Happy Birthday to Sister — crinoline-lady silhouette, oval window, cloth bow; Buzza Craftacres Mpls. U.S.A. 25 B 634
• For My Valentine — silhouette couple in a gold heart window; Carrington Co. Chicago Ill.
• To Brighten Your Christmas — elegant lady in a red gown holding a candle; Made in U.S.A.
• Birthday Greetings to the Twins — silver card with flower vase and satin ribbon; Rust Craft Boston U.S.A. 25BG5272
• I'm a Love-Pirate — flat Valentine with a child pirate; no maker mark
• For You On Easter — die-cut polka-dot duck; Hallmark Cards, Hall Brothers U.S.A.
• An Easter Thought of You — silver Easter lilies with ribbon; Hallmark Cards, Hall Brothers U.S.A.
• Happy Birthday — rose and forget-me-nots on ribbed stock; Printed in U.S.A., handwritten note on back

A nice group for collectors of pre-war greeting cards and for junk journal, scrapbook and paper craft projects.