"For Hallowe'en Luck, On the stroke of twelve at night...," circa 1930

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Artifact Overview

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 greeting card depicts one popular superstition that a looking glass could reveal a young lady's romantic future during Halloween.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

circa 1930

Subject Date

circa 1930

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.165.9

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)