Vintage Halloween Party Card - Victorian Girl and Witch with Black Cats

Behind the witch and child, a full moon presides over the scene while bats circle it with the commitment of tiny aerial sentries, yet the card's bold thesis: a hook-nosed witch in full red regalia casually resting a broom across her shoulder while making meaningful eye contact with a child is the ultimate expression of 'festive Halloween party'. The child, dressed in green and wearing the serene expression of someone who has accepted her fate, leans in toward the witch with the energy of a person networking at the worst cocktail party imaginable. The witch's hat points accusatorially at the sky, and the second black cat lurks behind the witch like middle management waiting to report something. 'A Halloween Party,' the card cheerfully insists, doing absolutely nothing to explain what kind of party requires two cats, one broom, and a child who has clearly been here before.