Victorian Halloween Greeting Card with Witch & Jack-o'-Lantern
Text on Card
All Hallowe'en
Description
Halloween whimsy takes a supernatural turn as a young girl in a blue bonnet gazes up at a silhouetted witch rising from the flames of a glowing jack-o'-lantern. The witch appears to be emerging from or hovering above the pumpkin's flames rather than flying across a moon. The grinning jack-o'-lantern sits at center with green flames rising from it, and no moon is visible in the scene. The card exemplifies the nostalgic, child-friendly approach to Halloween imagery that defined turn-of-the-century greeting card illustration, blending supernatural elements with innocent wonder.
Subjects
witch, jack-o'-lantern, green flames, young girl, flying broomstick, pumpkin
Printing Notes
Gold decorative border frame with ornamental corner flourishes. Oval vignette composition with hand-colored details.
