Hallowe'en Party Decorations, circa 1923
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Artifact Overview
In the 1910s and 1920s, Halloween parties for adults were becoming more popular--and commercialized. Hostesses could decorate their table settings with stylish ready-to-use paper party goods, printed with attractive Halloween-themed images. This party set includes invitations, lampshades, place cards, candle holders, party picks, and nut cups. There's a little fortune-telling as well -- written on the owls is a "prediction" for each guest.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Set (Group)
Date Made
circa 1923
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.421.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Die cutting
Color
Orange (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in (envelope)
Width: 11.5 in (envelope)
Inscriptions
Printed on envelope: HALLOWE'EN PARTY DECORATIONS / MADE IN USA / THE BEISTLE CO. / HALLOWE'EN TABLE DECORATIONS FOR A PARTY OF FOUR - 30 PIECES / THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS LAMP SHADES, CANDLE HOLDERS, INVITATIONS, PLACE CARDS, NUT CUPS AND ICE CREAM OR FRUIT DECORATIONS
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