Since Halloween is this Saturday, I thought I would dedicate Vintage Photo Tuesday to Halloween costumes from the 1920s-1960s.
Happy Halloween Friends!
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Vintage Images of Halloween Costumes
From the 1920s-1960s
1920s Halloween photo (October 28, 1929) from Victoria Park Forest School, Halloween party, group of six kids in costumes. Not sure what they are, but aren’t they cute?!
Source: Toronto Archives
1920s Witch (October 28th, 1929) as seen at that same Halloween party at Victoria Park Forest School. I love this version of a witch.
Source: Toronto Archives
Always in the News. What a fun Halloween costume idea! Seen in the The Brevardier Yearbook 1948, Brevard High School. -1940’s vintage photo.
Further Reading: Take a look inside Vintage Yearbooks (archived blog posts)
Source: North Carolina High School Yearbooks
1940s vintage photo of a young adult Halloween party. I recgonize Bonnie from Bonnie and Clyde. Possible a vampire, mime, old lady, a county lady and a young girl?? What do you think?
Source: eBay
1950s Cowgirl Halloween Outfit. Our lady in costume looks cute in her pencil skirt and simple white blouse (so does her friend). What an easy idea if your stuck on an idea for your Halloween party.
Source: eBay
1950s photo of a woman in a sexy halloween outfit with masquerade mask on her face. Not 100% sure what she is supposed to be, but she looks great.
Source: eBay
Can’t think of what to wear? No worries! Just create a mask out of paper like these kids did for their classroom Halloween Party. Circa 1950s.
Source: Toronto Archives
1960s Photo of 2 girls going to a Halloween party as Potato Children (I did not make this up, it was on the photo description). Anyone care to explain?
Source: eBay
1960s photo of a school setting Halloween party~one woman has her head above an old timey arcade type cut away in the back. Lady at desk looks to be dressed up as a fancy older woman with her fur stole.
Source: Etsy
Question Time! Will you be doing anything for Halloween this year? And if so what are you up to and what are you going as? Share in the comments section below.
Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Halloween Blog Posts
Liz
What wonderful images!!!! Thanks for posting.
No problem! Glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Liz
I love these! Maybe a part 2?
Thanks! If you click on the links at the end of my post you will see more photos of people in Halloween costumes. Have fun and thanks for stopping by!
Liz
Oh that’s wonderful. 🎃 And these ones are not creepy like others I’ve seen. Too bad there’s no parties going here (I’m in a red zone. Not allowed more than 1 guest). Keep the good work. I’m always looking forward to your posts. Buy any chance, I’ve you tried Gigi’s house of frills?
I Have seen those creepy ones…Eek! I’m not big on scary things, so you won’t really see that here 🙂 No indoor halloween parties here either. I am hosting a lawn social distanced party with some people in my apartment building (no kids in my building). We want to save Halloween in some form.
And yes I have shopped at Gigi’s. It’s a really super store! Highly recommend.
Thanks for stopping by Poppy!
Liz
Love the spud kids!
I don’t get them, but they are cool! lol!
Liz
Loved the pictures. Gave me a much needed laugh. Not handing out candy this year due to COVID. My next door neighbor has created a scary, creepy Evil Circus on his front lawn with all kinds of scary clowns in carnival booths. It’s great. Last year it terrified the little kids coming down the street with their mothers. They were afraid to walk past. Especially because he was out their in his own creepy clown costume. Great fun.
hahaha that it is awesome about the clowns! I will be honest though, I don’t think I would leave my house if that was next door to me lol! I hate scary things 🙂
I’m not doing anything big here in Toronto. I am hosting a lawn social distanced party with some people in my apartment building (no kids in my building and only about 10 of us). We want to save Halloween in some form. Won’t be late night, it’s cold here! lol!
Happy Virtual Halloween!
Liz
So fun. The potato children??? Hahahahaha. I thought they were scarecrows until I read the caption. I love the first one. Such cute outfits!
I thought they were too! LOL! Still unsure of what potato children are, but they are making it work lol!
Liz