Vintage Halloween Witch Greeting Card with Talking Crows
Text on Card
A good witch trained two crows for me to sing their caws quite prettily; That's why I send them, don't you see, CAWS- why? C-C-CAWS-I love thee
Description
Rendered in hand-colored lithography, this charming Edwardian-era Halloween greeting card features a whimsical witch in a red cape and green dress, seated and holding a broomstick, alongside two black crows perched on carved jack-o'-lanterns. The verse plays on the word 'caws' as a pun-based love declaration. This delightful example of early 20th-century holiday ephemera combines folk art sensibilities with the period's fascination with magical themes. Warm oranges, vibrant greens, and deep purples glow against a cream background, exemplifying the charming aesthetic of vintage Halloween collectibles.
Subjects
witch, crows, jack-o-lanterns, broomstick, Halloween, anthropomorphic animals
Printing Notes
Hand-colored lithographic printing with embossed details; notable aging and wear consistent with early 1900s production
