Vintage Halloween postcard with a witch riding a pumpkin.
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This is a vintage Halloween postcard with a whimsical and slightly spooky illustration. The central figure is a witch riding a large, orange pumpkin. She's wearing a black pointed hat and a dark robe, with wispy white hair flowing around her face. Her expression is somewhat mischievous. She's holding the stem of the pumpkin as if it were a handle, and the pumpkin has a carved, toothy grin. To the left of the witch is a smaller pumpkin lantern, also with a carved face, attached to a curved, vine-like handle. In the upper right corner is a crescent moon, rendered in shades of blue and white. The background is a deep, dark blue, suggesting a night scene. In the foreground and around the base of the pumpkin are bundles of corn stalks, adding to the autumnal and Halloween atmosphere. Across the bottom of the postcard, in bold, yellow lettering, is the word “HALLOWEEN”. There is also some small text in the bottom right corner that reads “International Art Publishing Co. New York”. The overall style is reminiscent of early 20th-century Halloween imagery, with a slightly folk-art quality.


License: CC0