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Up for sale is a rare, authentic antique sepia-toned photograph depicting a group of individuals posed indoors wearing classic, early 20th-century homemade Halloween costumes.
This hauntingly beautiful image captures the true essence of folk Halloween attire from the turn of the century. The subjects are clad in an array of hand-crafted disguises, including traditional white sheets (ghosts), pointed hats, fabric veils, and distinct, eerie face masks typical of the era. The photo is loosely attached to its original thick cardboard/studio mount.
The image shows typical age-related silvering and fading, consistent with an authentic photograph of this era. The left edge of the photo print has an irregular tear/loss (as visible in the photos), but the main subject group remains completely intact.
The heavy cardstock backing shows minor edge wear, toning, and light scuffing, which is normal for its age.
Please review all photographs carefully to judge the exact condition for yourself before purchasing.