
Victorian Halloween Greeting Card Oct 31st Witches Pumpkin
Text on Card
Oct 31st This is the nicht o' Hallowe'en, When a' the witchie may be seen.
Description
"This is the nicht o' Hallowe'en, When a' the witchie may be seen," reads the verse on this enchanting Victorian-era Halloween greeting, capturing the whimsical spirit of October 31st with a delightfully eerie scene. Three pointy-hatted witches are grouped together on the right side of the card, while a pumpkin-headed figure reclines on the left. The composition blends folk imagery with period chromolithography techniques, showcasing the playful rather than frightening approach to Halloween celebrations during the Victorian era.
Subjects
witches, pumpkin, jack-o-lantern, halloween, pointed hats
Printing Notes
Gold and metallic ink detailing on borders; hand-colored chromolithographic process with embossed edges characteristic of Victorian greeting cards







