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Discover this charming vintage greeting card from the 1940s or 1950s, a delightful piece of American ephemera. The front features a whimsical illustration of a horse dressed in a shirt, tie, and straw hat, shedding a tear, with the humorous caption, "A BELATED BIRTHDAY WISH I may be a HORSES NECK for forgetting the DATE but...". The inside continues the playful theme with a cartoon butcher chasing the horse, proclaiming, "...NO BUTCHER'S GOT ME YET! so... I can still wish ya' a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!". This card captures the lighthearted humor and distinctive artistic style prevalent in mid-century American greeting cards. Beyond its visual appeal, this card offers a glimpse into personal history, containing a handwritten letter on the reverse from "Lil & family" detailing everyday life, including mention of "600 strawberry plants" and digging potatoes, dated "Oct 14th" (year unspecified). Signed by Lillian, Stanley, and Gerald, it represents a tangible connection to the past.