Vintage Halloween Witch Greeting Card | Victorian Era
Text on Card
On Hallowe'en the witches resort To test lovers hearts in a glass retort If they turn Black she knows what to do Should it stay Red your lover is true Throw ink down her well, to break the charm And your lover is safe for it will shield him from harm.
Description
Rich golden-orange tones and intricate decorative borders saturate this delightfully eerie Victorian-era Halloween greeting card, which showcases a striking image of a young witch in classical costume, complete with pointed hat, flowing cloak, and broomstick. She holds an ornate broom adorned with magical implements while a wise owl perches nearby, adding to the supernatural atmosphere. The ornate border and detailed lithographic printing exemplify the period's sophisticated greeting card artistry. The card's message playfully addresses Halloween romance and love divination traditions popular during the Victorian period, suggesting that on Halloween, witches resort to love spells and magical interventions when traditional romance fails—a humorous take on the superstitions and romantic anxieties of the era.
Subjects
witch, black cat, owl, broomstick, Halloween, magic, love spell, candle, glass retort, heart
Printing Notes
Ornate decorative border with scrollwork and die-cut elements. Multi-color lithographic printing with embossed details.
