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Vintage Latin Hand-Tinted Holy Postcards
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Each of these cards is a masterpiece artwork in itself! The real photos on the front of each are expertly hand-tinted by talented colorists.
Each one of these postcards represents a Catholic saint, Jesus, the Blessed Mother. These vintage holy cards are wonderful for correspondence, as central parts of a shrine and for many other art projects.
The cares are standard postcard size. Most are glossy, but some have a linen finish.
Every one of these is different as they are hand made with real hand-tinted photographs. We have very few that are the same. So please let us randomly select yours for you.
Hecho en Mexico
29July2010
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $2.25 Each
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Icon Style Holy Cards - Triumph Over Death (Anastasis) - Package of 5
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We were quite taken with these wonderful icon-style prints - the detail is gorgeous and the printing superb.
This icon on this card depicts the Descent into Hell - Jesus' gift of paradise to those who waited in the abode of the dead before the death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus is dressed in the white robe of resurrection. He calls Adam and Eve forth from their tombs, while at His feet, the shattered gates of hell and their keys fall into the abyss.
This icon is in the traditional Byzantine icon style and was created by Sister Marie-Paul Farran.
These lovely holy cards are a bit lighter weight than some others we offer, but the printing is absolutely outstanding. They are a convenient size for use as gifts or bookmarks - measuring 3-1/8 by 4-5/8 inches on heavy cream-colored paper. The back is blank except for a faint colophon at the bottom, leaving plenty of room for custom imprinting with your own message, or a place to write a note to a friend, or to inscribe an appropriate prayer
Printed in USA
29April2010
Price: $2.25 per Package
Saint Jude Holy Cards with Metallic Accents
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Saint Jude is probably one of the most popular saints amongst Catholics and other believers today. He is the Patron Saint of lost or impossible causes. It is believed that this patronage has been derived from the confusion by many early Christians between Jude and Judas not understanding the difference in the names. No one ever prayed for Jude's help, and devotion to him became something of a lost cause.
Made famous by comedian Danny Thomas, St Jude has come to represent hope and much more than just lost causes. St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, created by Danny Thomas after his prayer was heard, provides treatment for children who suffer from catastrophic medical conditions, without regard to the family's ability to pay.
Each of the 5 cards in this package is the same and features a lovely image of St Jude on the front, accented with metallic ink and foil. On the back, a prayer to Saint Jude:
St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of; pray for me, who am so miserable; pray for me that finally I may receive the consolations and the help of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (***there make your request***), and that I may bless God with the Elect throughout Eternity. Amen.
St. Jude Apostle, martyr and relative of our Lord Jesus Christ, of Mary and Joseph, intercede for us.
Each package contains five holy cards measuring 2-1/4 inches wide by 4 inches high.
Printed in Italy
18June2009
Price: $2.00 Per Package
Holy Cards - Saint Patrick
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Many saints have their days of patronage, but March 17 is probably one of the best known and most celebrated - for St Patrick. Born around 387 in Scotland, he was captured and sent as a slave to Ireland. He became devout and converted much of Ireland. During the Middle Ages, Ireland was known as the Land of the Saints, mainly due to the teachings of Saint Patrick.
He is patron of the Irish, Ireland, New York and those who suffer from ophidiophobia - the fear of snakes.
Each set includes five standard-sized prayer cards, all the same. On the back of each card is an Irish blessing:
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His Hand.
5April2009
Package of 5 Holy Cards
Art Postcard - Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy)
Santa Lucia, famed of the Italian folk song, is the Patron Saint of Vision. She is shown here on this lovely postcard holding and image of eyes and a palm or reed. Lucy was persecuted by non-Christians and the story has it that she was blinded by a non-Christian wishing to marry her. She would not give up her religion and courageously gave up her eyes. Her legend ends with God restoring her eyesight.
She is revered by both the Catholic and Orthodox religions and is one of the few saints recognized by the Lutheran Church as well.
This wonderful art postcard is a reproduction of a vintage prayer card featuring St. Lucy.
22March2009
Price: $1.25 Each
Icon Style Holy Cards - St Francis of Assisi - Package of 5
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We were quite taken with the icon-style print of Saint Francis that was used for this very special holy card. Saint Francis lived from 1182 through 1226 and is the founder of the Franciscan Order. He is one of the most famous and beloved saints of the Catholic Church. He renounced worldly wealth, preaching the importance of simplicity and poverty based on the ideals of the Gospel. He was known for his love of nature and animals, especially birds.
These lovely holy cards are a bit lighter weight than some others we offer, but the printing is absolutely outstanding. They are a convenient size for use as gifts or bookmarks - measuring 3-1/8 by 4-5/8 inches on heavy cream-colored paper. The back is blank except for a faint colophon at the bottom, leaving plenty of room for custom imprinting with your own message, or a place to write a note to a friend.
28January2009
Price: $2.25 Per Package
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Wooden Veneer Business Cards - Package of 5
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Make your own business cards, or anything else, with our wood veneer business cards. Lightweight and highly usable, these would be great for ATCs (Artist Trading Cards), too. Each package of 5 cards contains wooden business size cards that are made for the printing industry.
Made in USA
26June2008
price: $3.00 per Package
Holy Card Assortment
This wonderful set of ten holy cards will make a perfect start or addition to your collection. The images are vibrant and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes six standard-sized cards (approximately 4 inches by 2-1/4 inches) and four mini-cards (about 2 inches by 1-1/2 inches):
Each of the larger cards is backed by a special prayer or novena: St Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Mano Poderosa (The Most Powerful Hand), and selections from the following: St Jude, Immaculate Heart, St Dymphna, St Michael, St Joan of Arc or St Anthony. etc. The smaller cards contain images of the Blessed Virgen.
Printed in Italy & Germany Assembled in USA
SilverCrow Classic
Package of 10 Assorted
Price: $4.85 Per Package
Holy Cards - Virgen de Guadalupe
Also Available in English
This traditional holy card (or, prayer card) is accented with very bright colors, much in keeping with the heritage of Mexico, where Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe was seen by San Juan Diego. It illuminates a traditional image of La Virgen as the patron of the Americas. Guadalupe (as many call her) is a much revered and beloved saint. The image is quite colorful and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes five standard-sized cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to the the Virgin in Spanish.
27November2006
Package of 5
Price: $2.75
Virgin of Guadalupe Holy Cards with English Prayer
Also Available in Spanish
This elegant holy card (or, prayer card) is accented with golden highlights, making it ever so much more special than other paper holy cards. It illuminates a traditional image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As the patron of the Americas, Guadalupe (as many call her) is a much revered and beloved saint. The image is vibrant and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes five standard-sized cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to the the Virgin in English.
Holy Cards - Mano Poderosa (Most Powerful Hand of God) - Package of 5
This Spanish holy card (or, prayer card) illustrates the Mano Poderosa. This image has been brought to us from Hispanic influences far back in to the beginnings of Christianity. The image is vibrant and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes five standard-sized cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to the Powerful Hand in Spanish.
30October2006
Was: $2.75 Now: $2.00 Per Package
Holy Cards - Most Powerful Hand of God
This holy card (or, prayer card) illustrates the Most Powerful Hand of God. This image has been brought to us from Hispanic influences far back in to the beginnings of Christianity. The image is vibrant and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes five standard-sized cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to the Powerful Hand.
Holy Cards - St Dymphna, Patron of Mental Health
St Dymphna Medal
Saint Dymphna was the daughter of a pagan Irish chieftain and a Christian woman.
Her traumatic family life has made her a sympathetic patron of those with family problems, mental illness and other nervous disorders.
Each set includes five standard-sized prayer cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to St Dymphna.
7October2006
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Blank Playing Cards or Artist Trading Cards
We have Blank Tarot Cards, too!
This package of 60 poker-sized (3-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches) cards is waiting for you to design for yourself. These USA-made cards are blank on both sides and are uncoated, so you can use just about any technique you wish to create them. They may also be used as flash cards for learning or anything else you can dream up! Why 60, not 52 or 54 (with 2 jokers)? It's to give you piece of mind that you have a few extras.
SilverCrow's Blank Playing Cards are the real deal - actual uncoated playing cards - they are not simply cardstock or cardboard made into card shapes. Real playing cards - like ours - are made of 2 specialty cards laminated together for shuffle-ability!
Some of our customers are using these as Artist Trading Cards - Creating decks and individual cards to trade.
Looking for Playing Cards or Tarot Cards?
Deck of 60 cards
Price: $5.25 Per Pack
bulk Blank Playing Cards or Artist Trading Cards
Single Decks Available
Also Blank Tarot Cards
This package of about 1,000 poker-sized (3-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches) cards is waiting for you to design for yourself. These USA-made cards are blank on both sides and are uncoated, so you can use just about any technique you wish to create them. They may also be used as flash cards for learning or anything else you can dream up!
SilverCrow Classic, Bulk added 13March2008
Box of 975 Cards
An $80.06 Value Your Price: $60.00 Per Pack
Carta a Mano di Amalfi
Our Amalfi Calling Cards are as elegant as their name. Amalfi Paper is made by hand from cotton rag and pressed at a 14th-centruy paper mill on Italy's Amalfi Coast. the deckled edges and distinctive watermarks make it an exquisite choice for special occasions.
Perfect for your very special projects, our Amalfi Calling Cards are made in the same manner as hundreds of years ago. Each card is 2-3/4 inches x 3-3/4 inches. They arrive as traditional calling cards, without envelopes.
Made in Italy
Price: $3.75
Set of 5 Vintage Elvis Cards
Wow! Each set of vintage Elvis Cards contains 5 different images - most are black and white (we like these best), but an occasional color photo slips into one of the packages. The reverse side summarizes the photo` and that time in Elvis' life. Most cards date from the late 80s to early 90s, but some are older.
These are very limited, so, don't get caught in a trap, once the ones we have are gone, they're gone!
Elvis and Elvis Presley and Elvis' signature are all Registered Trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Price: $3.00
Vintage Matchbox covers - Package of 10
Of course, every package of 10 is different - and each of the 10 inside your package is different! - All of these are original and vintage. Some are so vibrantly illustrated, you'll want to start a collection. And the less colorful ones are expertly printed you'll think them masterpieces. They hail from all over the world and are ready for you to use in your artwork. Consider a matchbox retablo with one of these appropriately situated atop the sliding box!
Printed the world over, Packaged in USA
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Price: $6.50 Per Package
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Vintage Cigarette Cards
Just like bubble gum (baseball) cards and other collectible cards, cards inserted into cigarette packs were collected from the end of the 19th century through the beginning of World War II. Usually they were issued in series and people would trade or collect them. On the front, you'll usually find a vivid pictures - usually a print or painting, but sometimes a photographic image. The flip-side would describe the front (and sometimes the other cards in the series) and indicate the advertiser and sometimes the artist.
Because they were created specifically to be collected, the manufacturers and printers chose appealing subjects: movie stars, royalty, circus animals, birds, airplanes, trees, butterflies, and more. Some people, in fact, purchased the cigarettes for the cards even though they didn't smoke!
Most cigarette trading cards are about 2-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 inches printed on card-weight paper, making them the perfect addition to your artwork. Our package contains an assortment of 10 assorted cards printed in vivid color, watercolor-like hues, sepia-tone or black and white. Glue one to a small piece of cardstock to make a special gift tag or doll-house poster! We're sure you'll find many uses for these wonderful cards!
Printed the world over
Packaged in USA
Package of 10
Blank Tarot Cards
Looking for Blank Playing Cards (Artist Cards)?
These 80 (2-3/4”x4-3/4 inches) round-cornered cards feature blank faces with the traditional tarotee backs! You can make your own tarot, or oversized playing cards, or make up a new game!
Made in China
Out of Stock
Price: $9.00 per deck
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