Vintage Halloween Witch Greeting Card, Early 1900s Art Nouveau
Text on Card
HALLOWEEN
Description
A pointed witch's hat adorned with a red bow ribbon crowns a whimsical young girl witch dressed in vibrant crimson robes in this charming early 1900s Halloween greeting card. The figure stands against a cream-colored oval background, broomstick in hand, clutching a black cat, while a looming witch face with wild hair appears at the top of the frame. Surrounded by an ornate border of ivy and grape leaves, the composition features a jack-o-lantern and playing cards scattered at the base, along with a small animal figure. The chromolithographic printing showcases the design sensibilities of the era, with a sophisticated color palette of deep reds, forest greens, and warm golds.
Subjects
witch, black cat, broomstick, playing cards, jack-o-lantern, ivy/grape vines, decorative border, looming face figure, small animal (mouse/rat)
Printing Notes
Gold foil border framing with embossed details typical of high-quality greeting card production of the period
