1920s Art Deco BIRTHDAY BOOKLET Cherub FOUNTAIN Silk Ribbon RARE Intact Putti

"RARE ART DECO TREASURE - VANISHING PIECE OF BIRTHDAY EPHEMERA!

You're viewing an extraordinary example of early 20th century artistic sophistication - a stunning 1910-1930 birthday greeting booklet featuring masterful Art Deco/Art Nouveau illustration. These elegant relics of the Art Deco golden age are rapidly disappearing from the collector market!

This breathtaking birthday booklet showcases the refined taste and artistic sophistication that defined upscale greetings before mass production diminished their quality. This may be your ONLY CHANCE to own this pristine example of Art Deco birthday ephemera with its original silk ribbon intact!

Description

This exquisite Art Deco birthday booklet features a sophisticated illustration of an ornate fountain with cascading water sprays and charming cherub/putti figures at the base - symbolizing the abundant joy and happiness of the birthday celebration.

The fountain is artistically surrounded by stylized flowers in vibrant coral/orange and green colors against a captivating blue-tinted background all elegantly framed in an architectural arch design that epitomizes Art Deco aesthetics.

The elegant text 'A Fountain of Happiness' appears in refined decorative script at the top right with 'Your Birthday' in matching sophisticated typography at the bottom - demonstrating the exquisite attention to typographic detail that defined this artistic period.

The entire design is printed on premium tan/kraft colored card stock with a remarkably intact white silk ribbon binding on the left edge - a delicate feature that rarely survives intact after nearly a century.

Most impressively this booklet remains completely intact with its original ribbon binding - a rarity for these fragile paper treasures that have survived two world wars and countless moves between homes and collections.

Historical Significance

This birthday booklet dates precisely to the 1910-1930 period a pivotal transition in design history when Art Nouveau was giving way to Art Deco in commercial art and everyday objects.

During this specific period birthday greetings were evolving from simple cards to more elaborate constructions with ribbon-bound booklets representing the premium tier of birthday wishes exchanged between people of taste and means.

The cherub/putti figures classical fountain motif and flowing water symbolism reflect the period's ongoing fascination with classical imagery reimagined through modern design sensibilities.

This booklet was produced during a time when birthday greetings were considered significant social gestures rather than casual obligations representing a genuine investment in celebrating someone special.

The refined typography and illustration represent the high quality standards of early 20th century commercial printing before mass production techniques diminished the artistic value of everyday items.

The intact ribbon binding provides fascinating insight into the bookbinding and stationery construction methods of this specific era in American and European ephemera production.

Condition

This nearly century-old birthday booklet remains in remarkably good condition having survived decades when most similar items were discarded or destroyed.

The card shows the expected and desirable patina of age with warm tan toning that actually enhances its vintage appeal rather than detracting from it.

The printed illustration remains surprisingly vibrant with the coral/orange and blue-green colors retaining their clarity and distinction against the aged paper background.

The white silk ribbon binding - the most fragile and usually first-to-deteriorate element - remains intact a truly exceptional feature rarely seen in surviving examples from this period.

Some minor staining/discoloration spots are visible throughout with possible wear along the edges - all authentic signs of age that confirm this as a genuine artifact rather than a reproduction.

The original tan card stock has maintained its structural integrity showing remarkable resilience for a paper item approaching its centennial.

Age/Era

This birthday booklet dates precisely to the 1910-1930 period based on multiple distinctive elements that firmly place it in this specific timeframe.

The Art Deco/Art Nouveau illustration style particularly the treatment of the fountain and decorative flowers represents the exact transitional period when these two major design movements overlapped in commercial art.

The typography displays the distinctive flourishes and decorative elements that characterized upscale printing during the 1910s and 1920s before the more severe geometric styles of late Art Deco emerged.

The use of kraft/tan paper with two-color printing (coral/orange and blue-green) represents the specific production methods and aesthetic choices popular during this period.

The ribbon-bound format was particularly fashionable for premium greeting cards during the 1910s-1920s before more standardized and economical production methods came to dominate in the 1930s.

Rarity

Genuinely well-preserved birthday booklets from this transitional 1910-1930 period are becoming increasingly scarce as these delicate paper treasures succumb to time or remain locked in permanent institutional collections.

The combination of the Art Deco/Art Nouveau fountain design original intact ribbon binding and excellent overall condition makes this example particularly desirable for serious ephemera collectors.

While thousands of these booklets were originally produced the vast majority were discarded after the birthday celebration with perhaps fewer than 5% surviving to the present day and fewer still with intact ribbon bindings.

The cherub/putti motif adds particular collector appeal as these classical figures remain perennially popular among Art Deco enthusiasts and ephemera collectors.

This may be your ONLY OPPORTUNITY to acquire this specific Art Deco birthday design with its original ribbon intact - once it's gone it's gone forever!

Collector's Note

This booklet represents a perfect convergence of multiple collecting interests - Art Deco Art Nouveau typography birthday ephemera ribbon-bound greetings and early 20th century social history.

The booklet makes an extraordinary addition to collections focused on the evolution of graphic design the changing aesthetics of birthday greetings or the distinctive artistic styles of the early 20th century.

The fountain and cherub/putti design elements showcase why this Art Deco/Art Nouveau transitional period is so highly prized by design historians and collectors - embodying the perfect balance between ornate classical imagery and modernist sensibilities.

As digital greetings replace physical cards in modern times these authentic vintage examples become increasingly significant as vanishing ephemera from a more artistically sophisticated era.

The fountain symbolism - representing abundant joy and happiness - provides insight into the celebratory iconography and symbolism of early 20th century birthday traditions.

Shipping Information

Your rare Art Deco birthday booklet will be carefully packaged in an archival sleeve inside a rigid mailer to ensure its continued preservation for future generations.

Buy multiple postcards and pay only ONE low shipping cost!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of vanishing Art Deco history! This extraordinary birthday booklet with its intact ribbon binding represents a rapidly disappearing era when birthday greetings were produced with exceptional artistic quality and refined aesthetic sensibility during the golden age of commercial graphic design."

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Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.