"Hallowe'en Tis Hallowe'en and I'm here again...," 1910-1914
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Artifact Overview
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 reflected a distinctly American blend of olden customs and modern life. Witchcraft, fortune-telling, and contemporary advances in flight come together on this clever card from the early 1910s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1910-1914
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.52.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 5.375 in
Width: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
Text reads: Tis Hallowe'en and I'm here again from the Man in the Moon, in an Aeroplane My charms are new and right up to date Go tell by the Cards your fortune and fate. /
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A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun, but friends and neighbors often exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This colorful example alludes to olden customs and beliefs involving witchcraft, owls, and black cats.