Jolly Halloween Greeting Card with Couple & Grandfather Clock
Text on Card
When it's twelve by the clock, Put your latch-key in the lock, Take the sweetest girl you know, Say good-night and home you go A Jolly Halloween
Description
A young couple embracing beside a striking red grandfather clock anchors this delightful Halloween greeting card from the early 1900s. The woman wears an elegant yellow gown while the man leans in for an affectionate moment in this romantic scene. An ornate decorative banner contains a charming verse about using midnight as an excuse for romantic gestures. The header displays traditional Halloween imagery including black cats, an owl or white bird, bats, and candles, while carved pumpkins frame the bottom text. This card exemplifies the sentimental yet playful approach Edwardian-era greeting cards took toward Halloween, blending ghostly traditions with romantic courtship themes.
Subjects
couple, grandfather clock, jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, bats, candles, romantic embrace
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed details and decorative borders. Classic die-cut design typical of early 1900s American greeting cards.
