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Antique Gottschalk Halloween Postcard – October 31st, Fireplace Scene, Pumpkin & Embossed Design
Beautiful antique Halloween postcard featuring an elegant October 31st greeting with a charming vintage domestic scene.
The design features a circular illustration of a woman resting in bed while another figure sits beside a glowing fireplace. Below the illustration are purple thistles, a pumpkin, and decorative autumn accents. The large “Oct. 31st” lettering and “Hallowe’en Greetings” inscription complete this unusual early Halloween design.
The postcard features attractive embossed details throughout, including a raised decorative border, and beautifully preserved period artwork.
Details:
* Publisher: Gottschalk
* Series: No. 2402
* Printed in Germany
* Era: Early 1900s, Golden Age of Postcards
* Theme: Halloween, October 31st, Pumpkin, Fireplace, Autumn
* Embossed design and decorative border
* Divided back
* Original one-cent postage stamp, handwritten address, and message on reverse
Condition: Antique pre-owned condition with corner and edge wear, light discoloration, and handling wear consistent with age. Embossing remains prominent. Original handwriting and postage stamp are present on the reverse. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.
An attractive and unusual addition to any antique Halloween, German-printed postcard, or Gottschalk collection.
