Halloween Girl Bobbing for Apples Jack O’Lanterns HBG German Postcard
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This delightful early embossed Halloween postcard features a stylish Edwardian-era young woman bobbing for apples while surrounded by a row of expressive jack-o’-lanterns, each with its own unique carved grin. The playful imagery captures the charm and humor of early 1900s Halloween festivities—when the holiday was celebrated with parlor games, parties, and friendly mischief rather than fright.The card is artist-signed “H.B.G.”, numbered 2215, and marked “Printed in Germany.” German printers were famous for their high-quality embossing and vivid chromolithography during the Golden Age of Postcards (1907–1915), and this example showcases that artistry beautifully, with bright colors and a light embossed texture.Details:Front Text: “Hallowe’en”Artist: H.B.G. (noted early 1900s postcard illustrator known for humorous holiday designs)Printed in: GermanySeries / Number: 2215Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)Features: Embossed, artist-signed, light background shading, excellent color lithographyCondition: Excellent color preservation, very light corner and edge wear, clean divided back with no writing or postmark. A well-preserved example with strong embossing and vintage charm.Historical Context:Around the early 1900s, Halloween postcards were among the most popular seasonal collectibles, with themes that leaned toward romance, humor, and fortune-telling rather than fear. Games like bobbing for apples were central to Halloween parties of the Edwardian era, symbolizing good luck and future romance.Many of the finest Halloween postcards were printed in Germany, whose skilled chromolithographers set the standard for quality. Cards like this one—whimsical, lightly flirtatious, and beautifully printed—helped define how Americans visualized and celebrated Halloween during the early 20th century.Perfect for:Collectors of vintage Halloween, H.B.G. postcards, German embossed lithographs, or anyone who appreciates the nostalgic beauty of early 1900s holiday ephemera. A display-worthy piece for any vintage Halloween collection!
This delightful early embossed Halloween postcard features a stylish Edwardian-era young woman bobbing for apples while surrounded by a row of expressive jack-o’-lanterns, each with its own unique carved grin. The playful imagery captures the charm and humor of early 1900s Halloween festivities—when the holiday was celebrated with parlor games, parties, and friendly mischief rather than fright.The card is artist-signed “H.B.G.”, numbered 2215, and marked “Printed in Germany.” German printers were famous for their high-quality embossing and vivid chromolithography during the Golden Age of Postcards (1907–1915), and this example showcases that artistry beautifully, with bright colors and a light embossed texture.Details:Front Text: “Hallowe’en”Artist: H.B.G. (noted early 1900s postcard illustrator known for humorous holiday designs)Printed in: GermanySeries / Number: 2215Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)Features: Embossed, artist-signed, light background shading, excellent color lithographyCondition: Excellent color preservation, very light corner and edge wear, clean divided back with no writing or postmark. A well-preserved example with strong embossing and vintage charm.Historical Context:Around the early 1900s, Halloween postcards were among the most popular seasonal collectibles, with themes that leaned toward romance, humor, and fortune-telling rather than fear. Games like bobbing for apples were central to Halloween parties of the Edwardian era, symbolizing good luck and future romance.Many of the finest Halloween postcards were printed in Germany, whose skilled chromolithographers set the standard for quality. Cards like this one—whimsical, lightly flirtatious, and beautifully printed—helped define how Americans visualized and celebrated Halloween during the early 20th century.Perfect for:Collectors of vintage Halloween, H.B.G. postcards, German embossed lithographs, or anyone who appreciates the nostalgic beauty of early 1900s holiday ephemera. A display-worthy piece for any vintage Halloween collection!
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