Vintage Halloween greeting card with a woman looking into a mirror that reflects a comical man.
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This is a vintage Halloween greeting card featuring a cartoon illustration. A woman in a long red dress with a white ruffled neckline and hem is looking into a round mirror. She has blonde curly hair and a surprised expression. In the mirror, a man with a large nose, exaggerated features, and a hat is reflected. He appears somewhat comical and not conventionally handsome. The woman is holding a wand or pointer towards the mirror. To the right of the mirror is a tall candlestick with a lit candle on a small table. The background is a dark teal color. Below the illustration is a poem written in a decorative font: "She believed in the mirror's magic spell; That of her future husband it would tell. He must be tall, and good lineage trace - But how could he have such a face." At the bottom of the card, it reads "HALLOWEEN GREETING" and "COPYRIGHT 1908 BY W. M. ROSE". The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century cartooning, with bold lines and exaggerated features. The card has a slightly aged appearance, with some discoloration and wear around the edges.


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