
Vintage Halloween Witch Greeting Card with Pumpkin and Sprites
Text on Card
WITCHES, FAYS AND SPRITES UNSEEN, COME TO EARTH ON HALLOWE'EN - BUT A LITTLE WITCH LIKE YOU CAN ENCHANT THE WHOLE YEAR THROUGH
Description
Distinctive for its fusion of whimsy and occult imagery, this early 1900s Halloween greeting card features a green-cloaked witch perched atop an enormous pumpkin, holding a pole with a jack-o'-lantern on top. Two mischievous green sprites or insects flank the pumpkin base, adding playful movement to the composition. The card's message celebrates Halloween magic year-round, suggesting that a true witch possesses enchanting powers beyond the holiday season. The delicate chromolithography captures Art Nouveau sensibilities with its flowing lines and imaginative character design.
Subjects
witch, jack-o'-lantern, pumpkin, sprites, insects, Halloween
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with fine detail work. Publisher mark visible at bottom margin.







