Edwardian Halloween Witch Aeroplane Postcard with Owls & Moon
Text on Card
Hallowe'en Greeting Tis Hallowe'en and I'm here again from the man in the Moon in an Aeroplane My charms are new and right up to date Go tell by the Cards your fortune and fate.
Description
A witch and her black cat share the cockpit of a wire-frame biplane — a thrillingly modern contraption for the early Edwardian era — while her broom trails alongside. The flying machine is propelled by a grinning jack-o'-lantern at the front, with pink ethereal ribbons streaming behind and connecting the craft to a crescent moon where two white owls perch knowingly. The card's humor lies in its clever fusion of timeless Halloween iconography with the cutting-edge excitement of early aviation, reflecting the public's fascination with flight in the years following the Wright Brothers' first flights. The witch is rendered with character and charm, wearing a classic pointed hat adorned with a red ribbon, her red skirt billowing as she steers. Embossed detailing on the cream background adds a tactile elegance to this whimsical piece. The verse below reinforces the aeronautical theme with playful wit, making this a standout example of early twentieth-century Halloween ephemera.
Subjects
witch, aeroplane, black cat, jack-o-lantern, owls, crescent moon, broom
Printing Notes
Embossed background with raised snowflake/floral motifs on cream stock. Series code H-33 visible in lower left corner.
