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1920s
Cards were hand-colored before printing evolved, and this one offered Dad a hand as well.
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1930s
This Father’s Day card honored the dad who was proud of his wheels.
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1940s
Was Dad a fashion plate in the 1940s? Not so much…
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1940s
Images of fathers sitting in their favorite chair, reading the newspaper, were popular at this time, and for decades beyond as well.
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1950s
Hunting and fishing were common Father’s Day themes mid-century and beyond.
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1950s
Here’s a Fifties father getting his daily dose of news along with a Father’s Day tribute.
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1960s
Dad releases his inner hippie for a groovy Father’s Day.
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1960s
Again in his favorite chair, with his favorite reading material…
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1970s
Depictions of Dad in pursuit of their hobbies have been popular Father’s Day images, like this scene of Bowling Dad…
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1970s
And if he wasn’t a bowler, never fear, there were golfing and fishing choices as well.
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1980s
Dad brings home the bacon (or steaks) and cooks it on the grill.
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1980s
Dad’s always been a great guy, and now we’re telling him so.
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1990s
Every grown daughter knows that “Have you changed the oil in your car?” is Dad-speak for “I love you.”
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1990s
Finally! No fishing, no golfing, but a day to relax!
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2000s
Dad gets to shine as a helping, loving hand with the family.
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2000s
Poking fun at Dad’s habits was one of the signs of Father’s Day times.
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2000s
Music added fun to Father’s Day cards as the century turned…
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2010s
Little ones can sing or speak a special message to Dad with recordable sound cards.
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2010s
It looks like a normal greeting card, but hold it up to a webcam, and see the design come to life on your computer screen. A Father’s Day greeting that’s a century ahead of where we began…
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2010s
Love you still. Technology may change, but the need for love and connection do not. Happy Father’s Day!