Halloween Greeting Postcard, "Hallowe'en Don'ts," 1911
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By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween customs had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, though traditions often reflected Halloween's supernatural origins. This colorful postcard reminds the reader, "Don't be scared of Goblins and Ghosts"; witches will scare them away if you make a noise like an owl.
By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween customs had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, though traditions often reflected Halloween's supernatural origins. This colorful postcard reminds the reader, "Don't be scared of Goblins and Ghosts"; witches will scare them away if you make a noise like an owl.
Artifact
Postcard
Subject Date
1911
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.94.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.375 in
Width: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed text on front: Hallowe'en / Don'ts / Don't be scared of Goblins or Ghosts / Make a noise like an owl on Hallowe'en / And the witches will come to drive them away / And they'll never come back for a year and a day.
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