Vintage Halloween Greeting Card with Witch Moon Face Art Nouveau

Vintage Halloween Greeting Card with Witch Moon Face Art Nouveau

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OccasionHalloween
EraArt Nouveau
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsnavy blue, golden yellow, russet brown, cream white, deep red
Vibessurreal, kitschy

Text on Card

All Hallowe'en When the world is wrapped in slumber, And the moon is sailing high, If you peep between the curtains You'll see witches riding by.

Description

"Halloween" announces the ornate lettering adorning this enchanting Art Nouveau greeting card, which captures the whimsical spirit of early 20th-century holiday celebrations. An elegantly dressed woman in a pointed witch's hat rides a broomstick in front of a large full moon rendered with a jovial, anthropomorphic face, with an owl perched behind her, surrounded by twinkling stars and a shooting comet. The composition blends fantasy and charm, featuring decorative text and an accompanying verse that evokes the magical, mischievous mood of All Hallows' Eve. The chromolithographic technique showcases rich jewel tones—deep navy blue skies, golden yellows, and russet accents—typical of period holiday cards that emphasized artistry and whimsy over spooky darkness.

Subjects

witch, full moon, woman, stars, comet, owl, broomstick, magical night sky, whimsy

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithographic printing with embossed decorative lettering elements; characteristic of premium greeting card production of the era.

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