The days are getting shorter, signaling the end of summer and the start of autumn. As we anticipate the festivities of the season, one celebration stands out: Halloween. To help you get into the spirit, I have curated a collection of enchanting vintage Halloween postcards that are sure to captivate your imagination.
While Halloween festivities in the UK are growing each year, they still don't quite compare to the grandeur and widespread celebrations in the US. Did you know that the tradition of “trick-or-treating” actually originated from a Scottish and Irish custom called “guising”? This involved going door-to-door and performing a song or poem in exchange for treats. The term “trick-or-treat” was popularized in the 1980s and has since become a staple of Halloween celebrations.
It was the Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 19th century who brought their Halloween traditions to North America, where the holiday gradually gained mainstream popularity. By the start of the 20th century, people from all backgrounds were celebrating Halloween coast to coast.
Delight in Copyright-Free Vintage Halloween Images
This collection of vintage Halloween postcards features familiar symbols associated with this beloved holiday, including witches, Jack-O-lanterns, skeletons, and trick-or-treating. Each image is a treasure from the past, capturing the essence of Halloween nostalgia.
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Explore the Vintage Halloween Postcards Collection
A Thrilling Vintage Halloween
Step into the past with this vintage Halloween postcard depicting three black cats flying through the air alongside three Jack-O-Lanterns. Legend has it that the name “Jack-O-Lantern” originated from the Irish tale of Stingy Jack, a man doomed to wander the Earth with only a hollowed-out turnip as his source of light. Black cats, often associated with bad luck, are also commonly seen with witches. This postcard, dated 1910, is a gem from the Missouri History Museum.
A Demon On A Jack-O-Lantern
Another captivating postcard from 1910, this image features a mischievous little demon perched on a Jack-O-Lantern, adding an extra element of playfulness to Halloween.
Halloween Pleasures – Apple Bobbing
Join in the merriment with this cheerful vintage Halloween postcard, showing a young girl bobbing for apples. Apple bobbing is a popular autumn game often played during Halloween festivities, where the challenge is to pick up an apple from a bowl of water using only your mouth. As you can imagine, this leads to lots of laughter and wet faces. This delightful image comes from the Missouri History Museum's collection.
Girl With Mirror
This delightful vintage Halloween image features a young girl brushing her hair in front of a mirror. Only the presence of the Jack-O-Lantern and a charming poem hint at its Halloween origins. The poem reads:
On Halloween, Oh mercy me,
The awfulness that one can see,
Ghosts and goblins, and witches too,
And other things to frighten you.This postcard, by Wolfe Company in New York, dates back to 1900.
1880 Vintage Halloween Postcard
Transport yourself to Halloween night in 1880 with this captivating postcard from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum. The image portrays a mother and daughter gazing out the window while a witch and her black cat fly past on a broomstick.
1880 Halloween Card 2
Another gem from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, this vintage Halloween postcard features a lady looking in the mirror, with two faces reflected. Could the second reflection be a ghost? Let your imagination run wild with this intriguing image.
A Witch Riding A Broom
From the Missouri History Museum, this vintage Halloween postcard captures a witch riding a broomstick pulled by a Jack-O-Lantern, accompanied by a black cat. Let this enchanting image transport you to a world of Halloween magic.
1900 Witch and Jack-O-Lantern
This vintage Halloween postcard from the Toronto Public Library, dating back to 1900, depicts classic Halloween icons: a witch and a Jack-O-Lantern. Let their timeless charm fill your heart with Halloween spirit.
Jack-O-Lantern Driving A Car
Our final vintage Halloween postcard, from the Missouri History Museum (1908), brings a playful twist with the pun “You Auto Have a Happy Hallowe'en.” Witness the Jack-O-Lantern taking the wheel in this delightful image.
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