1973 Clowny The Cat Card

This birthday card feels like a small performance in itself. Illustrated by Carolyn Suzuki, it stars a gloriously unimpressed cat in full party costume, sitting centre stage like it’s doing you a favour by showing up at all. The clashing stripes, wobbly paint textures and deadpan expression give it a slightly chaotic, slightly sarcastic energy that’s funny without trying too hard.