"Hallowe'en," circa 1910

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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 postcards commonly exchanged by friends and neighbors during Halloween reflected a distinctly American blend of olden customs and modern life. This colorful example from about 1910 combines traditional symbols - a jack-o-lantern and black cat - with a contemporary automobile.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

circa 1910

Subject Date

circa 1910

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2007.38.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Embossing (Technique)
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

Printed on front: Halloween Written in ink on back: Greetings from the girls...Milwaukee Wis
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