Victorian Halloween Happiness Greeting Card with Turtle
Text on Card
Hallowe-en Happiness Let's all be ever happy, With hearts brimful of cheer, And give a joyful welcome To everyone who's dear.
Description
At the center of this composition sits a large candle on a decorative holder featuring a face, with a delightfully whimsical Halloween greeting card celebrating happiness and goodwill arranged around it. The design features 'Hallowe-en Happiness' as the header, accompanied by a heartfelt verse encouraging joy and cheer. Period chromolithography details populate the card with charming motifs: a turtle at the bottom left with a small candle on its back, a witch figure visible inside the candle flame, a black cat silhouette behind the candle, and a mouse or rat perched at the top. The card exemplifies the tradition of transforming Halloween from a spooky holiday into an occasion for spreading warmth and connection among loved ones.
Subjects
turtle, candle with flame, witch figure inside candle, black cat, mouse/rat, decorative candle holder with face, star, decorative text panel
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed decorative elements and gold leaf accents on the text panel
