Birthday cards — Centenary
A studio service
A 100th birthday card for a century of life.
A hundred years is a thing that happens once. The card should be as extraordinary as the life it marks — a full illustrated portrait, a century of scenes, the family across four generations, the world they have witnessed. Custom illustrated, heirloom quality. Delivered in 5–7 days.
Personalisation
Every detail, yours to choose.
A centenary commission
A century of life, illustrated
We treat 100th birthday cards as commissions, not cards. A full illustrated portrait of the centenarian, surrounded by scenes from their century — the era of their birth, the family they built, the world they have watched change. Tell us everything you know. We'll compose it into something permanent.
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Full portrait from reference photo
A loving, complete illustrated portrait. The face of someone who has lived a century.
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Century scenes
The era, the family, the places, the history witnessed — illustrated with care and richness.
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Heirloom print option
A2 and A3 art prints available. The kind of illustration that passes between generations.
The whole family
Four generations contributing
A centenary card is typically a family commission. We offer oversized interior panels for multigenerational signatures, or multiple prints of the same design for individual sending. Contact us to discuss the scale of the commission.
Investment
Fixed price. No surprises.
100th birthday card commission — from $35. Art print add-on from +$35 (A3) or +$55 (A2).
- Full illustrated portrait from reference photo
- Century scenes illustrated into the composition
- Your message typeset with care
- 350gsm matte card, A5 with matching envelope
- High-resolution digital file for all future printing
- Free standard shipping within US, UK, EU
Questions
The answers we give most often.
Can it include a portrait of the centenarian?
Yes — a full, loving illustrated portrait from a reference photo.
Can it show a century of life?
Yes — era, family, places, history illustrated as a rich scene.
Can we frame the illustration?
Yes — A2 and A3 heirloom-quality art prints available.
Can multiple generations sign the card?
Yes — oversized signature panel or multiple print copies.
How long does it take?
5–7 working days for a centenary commission. Rush service available — contact us.
Next step
You know the card you want.
Send us the details and we'll have a first proof in your inbox within 48 hours.