Antique halloween

These DIY Halloween door decorations are an easy way to welcome (or spook!) trick-or-treaters and party guests alike this October. From Halloween wreaths to a pile of pumpkins, these entryway accents are sure to make your porch look scary-good for the holidays.

Antique German papier-mâché halloween jack-o-lanterns. Courtesy of the personal collection of @atlasandthebutcher #halloween… | Instagram

The seller is the very definition of optimistic if they truly feel there is any chance that someone would actually pay $3000 for this weathered, unappealing example of what is a relatively common parade lantern made in Toledo around 1906. Fair market value would be in the vicinity of $600.

Here is a Gibson Halloween Decoration & Party Goods Catalog, no date but I would say 1920's-30's era. It measures approx. 5.50 x 7.25 inches with 16 pages including both sides of covers and contents. ...from 555431

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Catalog page, "Shackman's Favors," Halloween Novelties, 1911 (300ppi, 6x11")

Vintage Halloween decorations can be spooky, funny, or outright terrifying. But they are also a surefire way to bring a bit of variety to this year’s Halloween. This list includes tons of decorations inspired by old photos and postcards that celebrate Halloween. Some items even include a reference to the vintage image that has inspired it. Some of these you can even use after Halloween in your daily life or on other holidays and special occasions. #halloween #halloweenideas #vintage

Halloween owls and a frightening black cat! .. new wood carvings in my website gallery. #halloween #vintagehalloween #owl #blackcat… | Instagram

From the Kennedy children to cross-dressing witches, a gallery of costumes and trickery in mid-century America