{"product_id":"roth-keep-smiling-payday-plaque","title":"Roth Keep Smiling Pretend It's Payday 1969 Plaque 50P-5069","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoth Keep Smiling Pretend It's Payday is a colorful 1969 novelty plaque made by Roth Greeting Cards of Hollywood, California. The bright yellow background, oversized red lettering, blue smiling character, green bow tie, and gold decorative border give it the bold humor of late 1960s office and desk decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front reads \u003cstrong\u003e\"KEEP SMILING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e across the top and \u003cstrong\u003e\"PRETEND IT'S PAYDAY\"\u003c\/strong\u003e below the smiling character. The gold border still has plenty of sparkle, so this piece has not lost the playful look that makes it fun to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\" Novelty humor plaque with easel back\"\u003e Novelty humor plaque with easel back\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roth Greeting Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copyright MCMLXIX ROTH GREETING CARDS, Hollywood, California 90028. Printed in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50P-5069\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed board with applied glitter decoration and cardboard easel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, red, blue, green, black, white, and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smiling blue cartoon character with green patterned bow tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"KEEP SMILING\" and \"PRETEND IT'S PAYDAY\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 inches by 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attached cardboard easel stand on the reverse remains functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colors remain bright and lively, especially the yellow field, red lettering, and blue character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative gold glitter border still catches the light and remains an important part of the original design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cardboard easel back is still attached and works well for tabletop display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe printed maker information and model number on the reverse remain clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visible pen line runs across the lower left portion of the yellow front. This is distracting on close inspection and should be expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cream outer border shows age toning, scattered spotting, and surface soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdges and corners show rubbing and small areas of wear from handling and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reverse has general age discoloration, spotting, and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cardboard easel shows age and handling wear but remains usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1969 copyright date is printed directly on the piece. 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