Vintage Kewpie Doll New Year Greeting Card with Gift Box
Text on Card
A wide smile from this Kewpie chap, A friendly name inside the flap, With one small present for you dear And happy hopes for all the year.
Description
A distinctive Kewpie character in its characteristic cupid-like form dominates this charming Edwardian-era New Year greeting card, instantly recognizable by its whimsical expression and beloved silhouette. The illustration captures the Kewpie hovering above or leaning over a decorative gift box adorned with a ribbon and bow, the figure playfully grasping the ribbon. The accompanying verse extends warm seasonal greetings with optimistic sentiments about fresh starts and hopeful wishes for the coming year.
Subjects
Kewpie doll, gift box, bow, ribbon, New Year greeting
Printing Notes
Single-color lithograph with fine line work characteristic of early 20th century greeting card production
