Victorian Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkey & Grapes

With tail fanned, red wattle blazing, and iridescent feathers catching the light like it's posing for an 18th-century portrait, this turkey has been presented in a shield-shaped decorative frame as if it were some kind of noble coat of arms—portrait treatment usually reserved for landed gentry. To its left, an elaborate cluster of dark grapes hangs from a gold-framed vignette, as if the card designers thought, 'What this condemned bird really needs is some fruit décor for ambiance.' The mixed-font 'Thanksgiving Greetings' below, with its red-and-gold drop caps, delivers the message with the cheerful enthusiasm of someone who has absolutely not thought through the implications of celebrating a holiday by mailing a formal portrait of the entrée.