Victorian A Jolly Halloween Clock & Owls Greeting Card

Victorian A Jolly Halloween Clock & Owls Greeting Card

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OccasionHalloween
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsburgundy red, cream white, deep brown, slate blue, teal green
Vibescreepy, dark-humor

Text on Card

A Jolly Hallowe'en

Description

Against a dark, moody background sits a pale cream clock face—a striking contrast that anchors this delightfully whimsical Victorian Halloween greeting card. A figure in burgundy reaches toward the clock displaying the witching hour, while an ornate border showcases a repeating pattern of small white owls and decorative blue-green flourishes, creating an eerie yet playful aesthetic. Roman numerals mark the hours across the clock face. This chromolithograph exemplifies the Victorian fascination with the spooky season, blending gothic imagery with a touch of whimsy that defined turn-of-the-century holiday celebrations.

Subjects

owls, clock, witching hour, figure in red, decorative border, art nouveau design

Printing Notes

Gold embossing on skeletal border elements; multi-color chromolithographic process

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