Vintage Halloween Greeting Card with Witch and Black Cat

Vintage Halloween Greeting Card with Witch and Black Cat

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OccasionHalloween
EraEdwardian
Decade1900s-1910s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsyellow, black, red, cream, brown
Vibesfolkloric, kitschy

Text on Card

Greetings for Hallowe'en

Description

A luminous yellow moon provides the backdrop for this enchanting Halloween greeting card, capturing the whimsical spirit of early 20th-century holiday celebrations. A cheerful witch in a pointed black hat and pink dress rides a broomstick across its glowing surface, accompanied by a black cat perched on the bristles. Delicate branches extend across the upper right, adding an autumnal atmosphere to the design. The card exemplifies the charming aesthetic of Edwardian-era Halloween imagery, blending playful character illustration with seasonal folklore elements that would have delighted card recipients during this festive period.

Subjects

witch, black cat, broomstick, moon, branches

Printing Notes

Color lithography with hand-detailed embellishments; gilt or metallic accents likely present on original

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