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Description:
Charming antique Halloween postcard illustrated by renowned artist Ellen Clapsaddle, featuring an adorable young child wearing a wide-brimmed hat and blue overalls, accompanied by a little white dog with black spots. The child points toward three smiling jack-o’-lanterns resting on a shelf above them.
The colorful illustration features warm autumn tones, delightful facial expressions, and the festive greeting “A Happy Hallowe’en” across the bottom.
A wonderful example of Clapsaddle’s beloved childhood illustrations and a desirable addition to any antique Halloween postcard collection.
Details:
* Artist: Ellen H. Clapsaddle
* Era: Early 1900s
* Postmarked: October 30, 1911
* Design: Child, dog, and three jack-o’-lanterns
* Greeting: “A Happy Hallowe’en”
* Divided back with handwritten correspondence
* One-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp
* Embossed detailing
Condition:
Attractive antique postcard with rich colors and pleasing artwork. Shows age-related wear, including light corner and edge wear, postal impressions, and some discoloration consistent with its age. Please examine both photographs carefully for condition details.
A delightful piece of early Halloween history combining Clapsaddle’s charming childhood imagery with classic jack-o’-lantern artwork.
