"You Auto Have A Happy Hallowe'en,"
THF709621 / "You Auto Have A Happy Hallowe'en,"
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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 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 Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1908
Subject Date
31 October 1908
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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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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.