Vintage Halloween Witch Greeting Card, Early 1900s
Text on Card
Hallowe'en O let Us cast Dull Care away Again be Children for a Day Witches Goblins have their sway Tis Hallowe'en, lets Joke and Play.
Description
Deep reds and forest greens saturate this charming Edwardian-era Halloween greeting card, rendered in classic chromolithographic style. The central figure is a delightfully whimsical witch who wears a striking red dress adorned with gold embroidery, a green cape or cloak, and a pointed witch's hat with a red ribbon. She holds a broomstick in one hand and cradles a black cat in her other arm, her hair blowing wildly as if in wind. The verse encourages playful holiday spirit, inviting recipients to 'cast Dull Care away' and 'Again be Children for a Day.' The sentiment reflects early 20th-century attitudes toward Halloween as a day for innocent fun and imaginative play, where witches and goblins were portrayed as comic rather than frightening. The soft color palette and gentle illustration style make this card perfect for collectors seeking authentic examples of early holiday ephemera.
Subjects
witch, Halloween, broomstick, black cat, pointed hat, whimsy
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic print with embossed details on cream cardstock
