Charlotte Custard

Charlotte Custard is a character from the Strawberry Shortcake franchise, originally released as a rag doll in 1979 by American Greetings. The character was designed as a companion to the core cast, serving as Strawberry Shortcake's pet cat. The franchise's aesthetic was defined by illustrator Muriel Fahrion, who utilized a distinct, warm, and whimsical art style that emphasized a theme of fruit-scented nostalgia to capture the interest of young children in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The physical card associated with this character was produced as part of the various collectible trading card series distributed throughout the franchise's lifespan. These cards were marketed as promotional materials and supplemental collectibles meant to expand upon the lore of the world of Strawberryland. They were widely received as iconic pieces of children's pop culture, maintaining a durable legacy among vintage collectors who value the specific illustration style and the comfort-oriented branding of the era.