All Halloween Carnival, Albany, N.Y., 1905
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Artifact Overview
Halloween's superstitious origins gave way to a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun in early 20th-century America. Many communities hosted public celebrations that included festivals, parties, and costumed parades. This photographic postcard is from a Halloween carnival held in Albany, New York, in 1905.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1905
Subject Date
30 October 1905-31 October 1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photograph by Albany Art Union; copyright by Ben V. Smith.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2002.141.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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