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  • Vintage Antique Whitney Made Halloween Postcard - Embossed Scared Boy, Ghosts, Jack-O'-Lanterns & Black Cat (Circa 1910)
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Vintage Antique Whitney Made Halloween Postcard - Embossed Scared Boy, Ghosts, Jack-O'-Lanterns & Black Cat (Circa 1910)

Vintage Antique Whitney Made Halloween Postcard - Embossed Scared Boy, Ghosts, Jack-O'-Lanterns & Black Cat (Circa 1910)

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🎃 Antique Halloween Whitney Postcard🎃

🦇DESCRIPTION

Step back into the Golden Age of postcards with this rare, authentic antique Halloween postcard published by the renowned Whitney Manufacturing Company (circa 1910).
This wonderfully spooky and whimsical piece features a detailed, heavily embossed design. The front depicts a terrified young boy running along a fence line under a crescent moon, while two robed ghosts peer over the wooden fence holding glowing, expressive Jack-O'-Lanterns. Perched between the ghosts is an eerie black cat staring into the night. The classic, stylized "Halloween" greeting is beautifully detailed on the wooden fence.
The back features a classic crisp green or black printed layout with traditional areas designated for correspondence and address information, complete with original domestic "One Cent" and foreign "Two Cents" stamp rate boxes.
Whether you are an avid deltiologist, a collector of vintage holiday ephemera, or looking for the perfect piece of rustic autumn decor, this original Whitney Made postcard makes a fantastic, nostalgic addition to your collection.

📌 ITEM DETAILS

  • Type: Original Antique Holiday Postcard (Not a modern reproduction)
  • Publisher: Whitney Made / Whitney Manufacturing Co.
  • Era: Divided Back Era / Early 20th Century (Circa 1907–1915)
  • Features: Detailed heavy embossing, vibrant color lithography, gold gilded borders
  • Dimensions: Standard vintage postcard format (approx. 3.5" x 5.5")
  • Condition: Unposted / Excellent antique condition (Please review high-resolution listing photos carefully to inspect corner wear, surface texture, and back discoloration consistent with age)

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