Vintage Halloween Greeting Card with Pumpkin-Headed Figures, Black Cat & Clock

Vintage Halloween Greeting Card with Pumpkin-Headed Figures, Black Cat & Clock

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OccasionHalloween
EraVictorian
Decade1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorssage green, pale yellow, red, cobalt blue, cream
Vibescreepy, dark-humor

Text on Card

Best Wishes for all Hallowe'en

Description

Halloween mischief takes charming folk-art form in this delightfully spooky Victorian-era greeting card featuring two pumpkin-headed figures gathered around a grandfather clock with a black cat perched on top. The figure on the left wears a red outfit while the companion on the right sports a blue outfit and a wide-brimmed straw hat, both rendered with whimsical character. The central clock face serves as the focal point, while the figure on the right holds what appears to be carrots. A decorative border of circular medallions containing smiling faces frames the composition, adding extra seasonal charm to this greeting. The message 'Best Wishes for all Hallowe'en' appears in red text on the right side.

Subjects

pumpkin-headed figures, black cat, grandfather clock, disembodied faces, carrots

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed or die-cut elements around border. Ghost faces appear individually illustrated in border design.

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