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- "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.
- "When Hallowe'en Has Come to Pass, May You See My Face in Your Looking Glass," circa 1916 - 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 1916
- Collections - Artifact
"When Hallowe'en Has Come to Pass, May You See My Face in Your Looking Glass," circa 1916
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.
- Looking Glass, 1730-1745 -
- 1730-1745
- Collections - Artifact
Looking Glass, 1730-1745
- Looking Glass, circa 1800 - During his own lifetime, George Washington was a revered celebrity. Artists immortalized him, schools were named in his honor, Americans paid tribute to him with widespread processions and balls, and a variety of commemoratives bearing his likeness adorned American homes. This mirror features a portrait of Washington and classical decorations symbolizing the new republic he had worked to establish.
- circa 1800
- Collections - Artifact
Looking Glass, circa 1800
During his own lifetime, George Washington was a revered celebrity. Artists immortalized him, schools were named in his honor, Americans paid tribute to him with widespread processions and balls, and a variety of commemoratives bearing his likeness adorned American homes. This mirror features a portrait of Washington and classical decorations symbolizing the new republic he had worked to establish.
- Looking Glass, 1850-1880 -
- 1850-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Looking Glass, 1850-1880
- Dressing Glass, circa 1780 -
- circa 1780
- Collections - Artifact
Dressing Glass, circa 1780
- Promotional Mirrors in Sir John Bennett Shop, 1890-1900 -
- 1890-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Promotional Mirrors in Sir John Bennett Shop, 1890-1900