Classic Treasures from the Disney History Vault... from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists of Saturday's Toys...
Item: Vintage Christmas Card from the Walt Disney Studio
Illustrator: Hank Porter (1900 - 1951); designated signer of Walt Disney "autographs"... and creator of the "Good Housekeeping" comic art of the 1940's.
Date: Christmas 1943 (ahead of 1944 "New Year")
Description: Created at the height of WWII, Hank Porter designed one of the most beautiful depictions of hope for the new year (1944)... with the appearance of this baby duck on the front cover... and a full cast of Disney animated characters on the 1944 Calendar, including:
A perfect example of American optimism in the depths of WWII... a sign of hope for all that was yet to come throughout the 20th Century.
Measurement: 7.75" x 10"
Condition: Very good with signs of aging / tanning on back cover; excellent condition on front cover and inside calendar
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Today, online offerings of archival keepsakes are presented in celebration of the times that allow for family, friends and neighbors to join in memorable gatherings that nurture the strong connections that bind a community together. These treasures are affectionately represented by "Saturday's Toys." In that light we present our adopted motto (with a nod to the Sherman Brothers): "Oh, let's go fly a kite!"
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