these little
Christmas Card Shopping Lists
were once a useful 'give away'
advertising tool.
this adorable example is from SWEIGART'S, in PA. I only found the cover but
how CUTE! Made for the 1939 Christmas season
~this image is also found on the 1940 Calendar of Memory
-another store advertising giveaway.
(SEE CALENDAR HERE)
published by RUST CRAFT CARDS ...
stores names were printed on the cover.
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here the backside shows a typical layout~just Check the cards you need and bring it shopping with you so you're sure to remember all your special loved ones!
the greeting card industry has never been shy about
teaching the public how to properly use
their products! |
"You'll find this list a time-saver and a help in determining your Christmas Card requirements"
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This Christmas Card list was also put out by RUST CRAFT, probably 1950s given out by the Circle Gift Shop Rochester NY |
"It's Never Too Early To Help You....
Select Your RUST CRAFT Christmas Cards"
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sections for "IMMEDIATE FAMILY and RELATIVES" "SPECIAL FRIENDS and DEAR ONES" "CHILDREN to SEND and RECEIVE" "SPECIFIC TITLES for SPECIAL PURPOSES"..... for example "For a Dandy Family", "For Nun" , For December Birthdays" " Money Holder" etc. and "SPECIAL CARDS to DECORATE the TABLE OR MANTLE" for example: "The Nativity" ~3D "Stagecoach and Horses" ~for holding cards "Santa and Sleigh" ~for holding cards |
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"Haven't you often been delighted at the holiday season to receive a Rust Craft Christmas Card that you know has been specially selected for you~~ and when that card includes a short personally written note, it is doubly appreciated! It is also true, that specially chosen Rust Craft cards received from you will carry that same friendly feeling that mean so much more than the usual Christmas greeting. Remember~ it's these little extra friendly and kindly thoughts at this season that mean so much" |
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this colorful little booklet was given by Olney Savings and Loan PA~ not only for your Christmas card list but also a handy shopping list! remember the Christmas Clubs? |
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used for Christmas Club marketing the first part of the booklet is for a shopping list ...including the name, gift and cost! |
Number One On Your List!
Let Our Christmas Club Help You Save
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and the Christmas Card list section to record names and addresses |
Are you sending traditional through the mail cards?
*just don't forget that "personally written note"
to make your cards "doubly appreciated!"
time to get my cards ready!
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