
Victorian A Jolly Halloween Clock & Owls Greeting Card
Text on Card
A Jolly Hallowe'en
Description
Against a dark, moody background sits a pale cream clock face—a striking contrast that anchors this delightfully whimsical Victorian Halloween greeting card. A figure in burgundy reaches toward the clock displaying the witching hour, while an ornate border showcases a repeating pattern of small white owls and decorative blue-green flourishes, creating an eerie yet playful aesthetic. Roman numerals mark the hours across the clock face. This chromolithograph exemplifies the Victorian fascination with the spooky season, blending gothic imagery with a touch of whimsy that defined turn-of-the-century holiday celebrations.
Subjects
owls, clock, witching hour, figure in red, decorative border, art nouveau design
Printing Notes
Gold embossing on skeletal border elements; multi-color chromolithographic process







