Vintage 1924 Halloween Invitation Set with Arthur, Illinois Postmark - Black Cat For Sale

Title: Vintage 1924 Halloween Invitation Set with Arthur IL Postmarked Envelope - Black Cat EphemeraItemDescription: Up for sale is a remarkably preserved, complete 1924 vintage Halloween party invitation set, including its original hand-addressed envelope. Early 20th-century Halloween ephemera is highly sought after by collectors, and finding a matching invitation and postmarked envelope set from this era is a rare treat.The Invitation Details: Theinternal invitation is a beautifully handwritten piece inviting \"Miss Emma Birkaist\" to a \"double miscellaneous shower\" hosted at the home of Frank Havell. It features fantastic, stylized period phrasing, including the instruction to: \"Come masked and dressed as kids.\" The card features an adorable hand-cut black cat graphic on the upper right edge and an orange skull/pumpkin closure emblem.Date of Event: Thursday evening, October 30 (1924), at 7:30 PM.Hosts Listed: Polly Gibbon and Leola Bradford.The Envelope & Postal History Details: Thematching envelope provides phenomenal historical context, doubling as a unique piece of American postal history:The Postmark: Clearly struck circular handstamp from Arthur, Illinois, dated Oct 29, 12 M, 1924. Arthur is a historic railroad town settled in the late 19th century, making this a fantastic piece of local Central Illinois history.The Stamp: Features a classic green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin definitive stamp from the 1920s series, complete with wavy line cancellations.Address: Handwritten in beautiful vintage cursive script to \"Miss Emma Birkaist\"Condition: Theitem is in excellent vintage condition for century-old paper. It displays natural, uniform age toning and light edge wear that enhances its authentic antique character. There are no major rips across the text faces, and the ink remains dark, crisp, and completely legible.Please review all photos carefully to inspect the condition details before buying.Shipped securely with protective backing to prevent bending.