Vintage Halloween Witch Greeting Card, Early 1900s

A comically oversized pumpkin, a broom, a black cat clutched to a chest, and a rosy-cheeked little redhead in a blue dress and witch hat together suggest someone would 'give the world to see' this particular witch — which is either the sweetest Victorian sentiment ever or an extremely low bar for Halloween excitement. The poem, unfurled on a scroll beside her, helpfully clarifies that yes, some witches are 'old and mean,' but THIS one is special, a distinction that hits differently when the witch in question looks about nine years old. A second black cat sulks in the lower right corner, clearly offended at being excluded from the cuddle, while ghostly silhouettes of presumably the 'old and mean' variety fly across the blue background as a cautionary contrast.