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A high quality greetings card printed on Mohawk fine art paper of a Pelican sitting on the cliffs alongside the sea. Painted by wildlife painter Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) in September 1743.

Pelican Greetings Card

Discover our stunning Pelican Greetings Card, an exquisite collection of high-quality, vintage greetings cards featuring vibrant Pelican artwork. These Pelican cards feature an 18th Century watercolour painting of the Pelican on their cover and are perfect for any occasion - birthday, Christmas, thank you, get well soon or just to say hello to someone. With their detailed and eye-catching artwork, the cards are printed on premium 324gsm Mohawk cardstock.

Our Pelican cards showcase giclée printing that brings the artist's work to life, highlighting the Pelican's plumage and features in stunning clarity, fine detail and rich colours. This museum-quality, acid-free greetings card ensures the card can remain a keepsake for its recipient, as the risk of fading is drastically reduced compared to most cards.

These versatile 4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm) greetings cards have a blank interior, allowing you to personalize them for any event throughout the year. Our Pelican Greetings Card come with brown craft envelopes, adding a rustic charm, as well as environmental friendliness to your message.

Choose from packs of 10, 20, or 50 Pelican Greetings Card to suit your needs.

* Please note that the lower-resolution images on our website are for illustrative purposes only, and the actual Pelican Greetings Cards utilise high-resolution imagery for a crisp and clear finish.

Elevate your card-giving experience with these captivating and timeless vintage Pelican greeting cards.

Pelican Card Dimensions & Properties

  • Size: 4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm).
  • Card: 324gsm Mohawk fine art card stock featuring a Pelican design on the front cover.
  • Interior: Blank, so you can personalise and send the Pelican card for any occasion.
  • Envelopes: Brown craft envelopes.
  • Quantity: Available in packs of 10, 20 or 50 greetings cards.

The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Pelican

Our Pelican journal / notebook comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Pelican was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.

The original watercolour of the Pelican is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Pelican's plumage and features in stunning clarity. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful journal / notebook, which is now available for you to enjoy for noting down your thoughts, ideas, sketches, doodles, or to buy as a thoughtful gift for your friends and family.

Taylor White, a barrister by profession and landowner on the Nottinghamshire / Yorkshire border, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a governor and the founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London, as well as being a Fellow of The Royal Society. He was extremely well-connected in Society, which enabled him to create such a world-class collections of specimen and thus paintings. White's father in-law was Major-General John Armstrong, who as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, Chief Royal Engineer and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, has his offices in The Tower of London. Consequently, Taylor White had access to the birds and beasts of The Royal Menagerie at the Tower. He also was able to borrow specimen from The British Museum. Some rarer and more exotic specimens were brought back from their great travels across the globe by his Royal Society friends, the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, Bt. and the famous clockmaker, John Harrison.

The Pelican

The Pelican (Scientific name: Pelecanus occidentalis) is a distinctive and awe-inspiring creature that graces the coastlines of North and South America. With their enormous bill and unique throat pouch, pelicans are true marvels of nature that never fail to amaze.

Native to the breathtaking shores of North America and the picturesque northern coast of South America, the pelican is an enchanting bird that's impossible to ignore. Their extraordinary appearance sets them apart from other seabirds, making them an unforgettable sight for birdwatchers and beachgoers alike.

The pelican's most iconic feature is its sizable bill, which is accompanied by an ingenious throat pouch. This fascinating contraption acts as a built-in fishing net, allowing the pelican to effortlessly scoop up fish and drain water with remarkable efficiency. Watch these majestic birds in action, and you'll be mesmerized by their unparalleled fishing prowess!

Not only do pelicans boast an impressive fishing technique, but they also exhibit fascinating social behavior. These charming birds can often be spotted basking in the sun, preening their feathers, or gracefully soaring through the sky in search of their next meal.

Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your pack of Pelican cards will take 2-3 working days. It will then be despatched to you, arriving approximately 24-48 hours later.
Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.