Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:The Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH (MMG) of Germany produced the world's largest ship propeller in 2006, with a diameter of...

Text on the reverse side:Thomas Kisbee, a British Naval Officer, invented the modern ring-shaped lifebuoy. Dubbed the “Kisbee Ring”, it was made fr...

Text on the reverse side:Produced from March 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 has been a classic. Informally called the Microbus, Splitscreen, or Splitt...

Text on the reverse side:A flight from London to Singapore would take around 12 hours today. Back in 1934, the same journey would have taken around...

Text on the reverse side:Quill pens were used as a writing tool before other pens were invented. Made from a flight feather of a large bird, they a...

Text on the reverse side:In 1804, Englishman Richard Trevithick launched the first practical steam locomotive, which averaged less than 10 mph. Tod...

Text on the reverse side:The first ever modern traffic light was installed Aug. 5, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. With only red and green lights, it was ...

Text on the reverse side:With railroads in North America wanting to run trains at night, the first recorded solution before electric headlights, wa...

Text on the reverse side:The early most common types of railroad snow plows used was the wedge plow which was a simple wedged design attached to th...

Text on the reverse side:The poetess Ono no Komachi is considered one of the best waka poets of the Heian Period (794- 1185). She is also praised f...

Text on the reverse side:Freesia blooms typically mean innocence, thoughtfulness, trust, sweetness, but also often used as a message of thank you.

Text on the reverse side:For every 10,000 three-leaf clovers, you may find a four-leaf one. The first known literary reference to clovers and luck ...

Text on the reverse side:The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Illu...

Text on the reverse side:The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Illu...

Text on the reverse side:Also known as Blush Noisette, or Noisette Carnée. The white rose is symbolic of purity, innocence and respect. The pink ro...

Text on the reverse side:Narcissus pseudonarcissus (commonly known as lent lily or wild daffodil) is a perennial flowering plant. Being strong and ...

Text on the reverse side:The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look ins...

Text on the reverse side:The long-stalked coreopsis with their daisy-like flower heads, can be annual or perennial flowers. In the language of flow...

Text on the reverse side:Lychnis grandiflora, otherwise known as Lychnis coronata, was introduced to Britain from China in 1774. Illustration by bo...

Text on the reverse side:The brightly coloured Gallardia is related to the sunflower family and is named after 18th century French magistrate and k...

Text on the reverse side:The modern idea of Santa Claus was introduced via the iconic poem “Twas the night before Christmas” published in the New Y...

Text on the reverse side:The seasonal greeting of “Merry Christmas” dates back to 1500 in London when the greeting was written in a letter to minis...

Text on the reverse side:By William Michael Harnett (1848–1892), an Irish-American painter. Born in Cork, he and his family emigrated to America so...

Text on the reverse side:Print from the series “Women of the Seven Houses” by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) depicting the courtesan Ichikawa from the ...

Text on the reverse side:The book “Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters” depicts the daytime activities of the courtesans such as rea...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the E...

Text on the reverse side:These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. Imag...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

Text on the reverse side:Each protagonist of the Suikoden, the Japanese translation of a 14th century Chinese novel, can be identified by a specifi...

Text on the reverse side:The oil lamp and books, are traditional symbols of vigilance. Painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) who produced m...

Text on the reverse side:By American impressionist painter Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919). One of the founding members of "The Ten", Weir alongside ...