hallcard28 – Antique Wall Art
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Hallcard28 comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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The file name suggests a Halloween card that may date from 1928, though the record gives no maker or exact date, so it is best read against the wider custom. By the late 1920s, mass-printed holiday cards were a common way to mark the day, which was shifting from neighborhood pranks toward home parties and children's costumes. Cards of this kind typically leaned on jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, witches, and autumn colors, often with a short cheerful verse. The lettering and printing are worth a close look, since those small choices show how the card was made and how it was meant to be sent.
| Original scan | 1,051 × 1,638 px · prints to 4 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | hallcard28 |
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