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- "Hallowe'en Greetings, May the witches that fly....." circa 1930 - 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 involving witchcraft and fortune-telling.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en Greetings, May the witches that fly....." circa 1930
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 involving witchcraft and fortune-telling.
- "Hallowe'en Greetings 'Tis Hallowe'en Oh maiden fair... ," circa 1930 - 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.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en Greetings 'Tis Hallowe'en Oh maiden fair... ," circa 1930
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.
- "Hallowe'en Greetings, Let nothing but happiness come between, You and the pleasures of Hallowe'en," circa 1930 - A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a jack-o-lantern -- a unique combination of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that embodies the American Halloween.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en Greetings, Let nothing but happiness come between, You and the pleasures of Hallowe'en," circa 1930
A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a jack-o-lantern -- a unique combination of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that embodies the American Halloween.
- "Hallowe'en Greetings, Cross your fingers on your plate, and tonight you'll meet your fate!" circa 1930 - 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 superstitious origins. This greeting card depicts a popular fortune-telling activity believed to predict a young lady's romantic future.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en Greetings, Cross your fingers on your plate, and tonight you'll meet your fate!" circa 1930
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 superstitious origins. This greeting card depicts a popular fortune-telling activity believed to predict a young lady's romantic future.
- "For Hallowe'en Luck, On the stroke of twelve at night...," circa 1930 - 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.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"For Hallowe'en Luck, On the stroke of twelve at night...," circa 1930
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.
- "Hallowe'en Greetings, The clock is striking midnight...." circa 1930 - By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween traditions had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, but friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This poetic example recalls ancient customs and beliefs about witchcraft and the spiritual world.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en Greetings, The clock is striking midnight...." circa 1930
By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween traditions had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, but friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This poetic example recalls ancient customs and beliefs about witchcraft and the spiritual world.
- "On Hallowe'en, Ghosts and witches, bats and owls...," circa 1930 - By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween traditions had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, but friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This poetic example recalls ancient customs and beliefs about witchcraft and the spiritual world.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"On Hallowe'en, Ghosts and witches, bats and owls...," circa 1930
By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween traditions had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, but friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This poetic example recalls ancient customs and beliefs about witchcraft and the spiritual world.
- "Hallowe'en Night, If your conduct is proper and right.... ," circa 1930 - By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween traditions had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, but friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This poetic example recalls ancient customs and beliefs about witchcraft and the spiritual world.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en Night, If your conduct is proper and right.... ," circa 1930
By the late 1800s, a distinct blend of Halloween traditions had emerged in the United States. The holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun into the 20th century, but friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This poetic example recalls ancient customs and beliefs about witchcraft and the spiritual world.
- "For Hallowe'en Luck, Here's a good luck pumpkin..." circa 1930 - A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a jack-o-lantern -- a unique combination of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that embodies the American Halloween.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"For Hallowe'en Luck, Here's a good luck pumpkin..." circa 1930
A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a jack-o-lantern -- a unique combination of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that embodies the American Halloween.
- "Happy Hallowe'en Let us come together....," circa 1930 - 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.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
"Happy Hallowe'en Let us come together....," circa 1930
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.