Vintage Halloween Greeting Card Witch Flying Broomstick 1900s

Vintage Halloween Greeting Card Witch Flying Broomstick 1900s

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OccasionHalloween
EraEdwardian
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsteal blue, crimson red, forest green, gold, black
Vibesdark-humor, surreal

Text on Card

THE HALLOWE'EN SPIRIT

Description

A ornate beaded border in festive reds, greens, and golds frames this whimsical supernatural tableau, drawing the eye to the delightfully spooky Halloween scene within. A classical witch in crimson robes soars through a moonlit sky on her broomstick, accompanied by all the essential Halloween imagery: a black cat perched on the broom, an owl in flight, and a glowing jack-o'-lantern. Set against a deep teal backdrop, this chromolithographed card exemplifies the Golden Age of greeting cards, when Halloween imagery transitioned from genuinely unsettling to charmingly theatrical. The intricate printing and hand-applied metallic accents showcase the craftsmanship of early 20th-century card manufacturing.

Subjects

witch, broomstick, black cat, owl, jack-o'-lantern, moon, flying

Printing Notes

Ornate beaded border with hand-tinted metallic accents; embossed details on witch's hat and fabric

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