
Vintage Halloween Greeting Card Witch Flying Broomstick 1900s
Text on Card
THE HALLOWE'EN SPIRIT
Description
A ornate beaded border in festive reds, greens, and golds frames this whimsical supernatural tableau, drawing the eye to the delightfully spooky Halloween scene within. A classical witch in crimson robes soars through a moonlit sky on her broomstick, accompanied by all the essential Halloween imagery: a black cat perched on the broom, an owl in flight, and a glowing jack-o'-lantern. Set against a deep teal backdrop, this chromolithographed card exemplifies the Golden Age of greeting cards, when Halloween imagery transitioned from genuinely unsettling to charmingly theatrical. The intricate printing and hand-applied metallic accents showcase the craftsmanship of early 20th-century card manufacturing.
Subjects
witch, broomstick, black cat, owl, jack-o'-lantern, moon, flying
Printing Notes
Ornate beaded border with hand-tinted metallic accents; embossed details on witch's hat and fabric







