Anthropomorphic and Anamorphic VINTAGE GREETING CARDS ......HUH?

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this fancy anthropomorphic egghead woman is circa 1950s and the artist has incorporated a "Dashe" hat (referring to famous hat designer Lilly Dache)

anthropomorphic:
adj. suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things

anamorphic:
adj. pertaining to gradual evolution from one type of organism to another

So.....take an animal or any non-human, inanimate object.......throw in a couple of uniquely human characteristics.....and voila!

Anthropomorphism has deep cultural roots and examples can be found in everything from arts and literature to religion and pop culture. Anthropomorphic characters capture the imagination and put a twist on reality. From Aesop's fables to Miss Piggy and talking M&Ms these fantasy images and characters speak to our imagination.
Many collectors cherish these creative images and will focus their searches for "anthropomorphic" and "anamorphic" treasures!

this adorable puppy wearing a negligee is circa 1940s.....die-cut detail for specialty paper "mirror" insert

this pet shop window puppy dogsBirthday card (below) I'm showing as contrast....these puppies are NOT ANTHROPOMORPHIC! ~just puppies...... being plain ole' cute adorable puppies:)

this space astro puppy anthropomorphic atomic greeting card is die-cut and very colorful

these gossiping anamorphic/anthropomorphic bears are adorable!
Birthday Card circa 1940-50s .......bears talking on phones (one is a candle stick phone)...... the phone "wire" is embossed, and they're wearing cute aprons....and spreading the word!....

this old Disney card shows one of everybody's favorite anthropomorphic characters~~ Donald Duck!

this vintage American Greetings get well card has a cute anthropomorphic basketball.

funny anthropomorphic vintage get well greeting card ~a weeping towel ~glitter accents

these two adorable, die-cut, vintage Teacher Valentine's have anthropomorphic school boys.....an elephant and puppy dog....

this anthropomorphic puppy is playing cards....really cute Birthday card circa 1950s

this die-cut child's Valentine has an anthropomorphic spinning top

these sweet old Valentines have anamorphic fruit and bunnies

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additional info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthromorphic
http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=anamorphic

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