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- "Hallowe'en," circa 1910 - 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 fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a witch and a jack-o-lantern -- two symbols of Halloween's superstitious origins.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en," circa 1910
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 fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a witch and a jack-o-lantern -- two symbols of Halloween's superstitious origins.
- "May the New Year Find Your Field Green with the Promise of a Harvest of All Good," 1910-1915 -
- 1910-1915
- Collections - Artifact
"May the New Year Find Your Field Green with the Promise of a Harvest of All Good," 1910-1915
- Christmas Card, 1955 - Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Publishers often employed decorative imagery, such as a homey winter scene, to evoke warm seasonal memories.
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Card, 1955
Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Publishers often employed decorative imagery, such as a homey winter scene, to evoke warm seasonal memories.
- "Greetings for Hallowe'en," circa 1910 - 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 1910
- Collections - Artifact
"Greetings for Hallowe'en," circa 1910
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.
- Bridge Tally Set, circa 1925 - During the 1920s and 30s, many middle-class women would gather to play a game of bridge. The card game had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet. Hostesses purchased bridge sets like this one from the 1920s to coordinate the party and impress her guests.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Bridge Tally Set, circa 1925
During the 1920s and 30s, many middle-class women would gather to play a game of bridge. The card game had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet. Hostesses purchased bridge sets like this one from the 1920s to coordinate the party and impress her guests.