"You Auto Have A Happy Hallowe'en," 1908
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Halloween's superstitious origins gave way to a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun in 20th-century America. Seasonal greeting cards commonly exchanged by friends and neighbors during Halloween reflect a distinctly American blend of olden customs and modern life. A traditional jack-o-lantern drives a contemporary automobile on this clever card from 1908.
Halloween's superstitious origins gave way to a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun in 20th-century America. Seasonal greeting cards commonly exchanged by friends and neighbors during Halloween reflect a distinctly American blend of olden customs and modern life. A traditional jack-o-lantern drives a contemporary automobile on this clever card from 1908.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1908
Subject Date
31 October 1908
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2003.116.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
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