Halloween Greeting Postcard, circa 1910
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A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. Though many Americans consider black cats as omens of bad luck, the sentiment on this colorful postcard expresses wishes of good luck on Halloween.
A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. Though many Americans consider black cats as omens of bad luck, the sentiment on this colorful postcard expresses wishes of good luck on Halloween.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1910
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2015.81.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Orange (Color)
Black (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
printed on front: The blackest cats / that ever were seen / Wish you good luck / this Hallowe'en handwritten on back: Master Robert Shields / Chambersburg, Pa / Hello Robert-What are you doing these days? How does Helen like school this winter? I have twelve pupils this year. Where are you going to spend your Hallowe'en? They are having "doings" in Greensburg if you were here we might go to see them / Your cousin, Harriet B
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