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Tag: 1950s halloween


Oct
2017

Vintage Photos of Halloween in the 1930s-1960s Part 2

categories: Halloween, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

Happy Halloween Everyone! Vintage Photo Tuesday this week is in the spirit of all things Halloween from the 1930s to the 1960s. Let’s begin!

1950s Photo of a boy carving a pumpkin for Halloween. Vintage Halloween Photo.
Source: Etsy

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 

NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.

Vintage Photos of Halloween in the 1930s-1960s

1955 vintage photo of two kids dresses as clowns.

What happens when 2 clowns come to a Halloween Party? They clown around!

1950s vintage photo of a 1955 vintage halloween photo of 2 little girls dressed as clowns

1950s vintage photo of a little kid dressed a tiny boxer (the sport not the dog).

1950s little boy as a boxer halloween costume. 1950s vintage photo.

Taking a break from all the Halloween party fun in 1955.

1950s vintage photo of a 1955 vintage photo of 3 girls in halloween costumes sitting on a couch together.

Children at a Halloween party at Highlands Community Hall in 1948 (Edmonton, Canada).

1940s vintage photo of a Kids Halloween party. Children at a Halloween party at Highlands Community Hall in 1948 (Edmonton, Canada).

Bobbing for apples is a must at a Halloween Party. -1949.

1940s vintage photo of a 1949 Halloween Party bobbing for apples contest.
Source: City of Edmonton

1940s vintage photo: Snap Apple-an apple is suspended from a string and the players try to take a bite.

Vintage image of children playing snap apple in the 1940s dressed as clowns for a Halloween party.

Rum and Coke! Such creative costumes in 1954.

1950s vintage photo of a 1954 halloween costume contest featuring 2 adults dressed as pop bottles

Continuing with alcohol as a costume. It’s an Molson Export (A Canadian Beer)! Inuvik, 28 October 1961. Audrey Wark (school teacher) at Halloween party in the single staff quarters.

1961 vintage halloween photo molson export costume as seen in the fun 1960s vintage photo.

Inuvik, 28 October 1961. Lorna and Lee Post (Northern Affairs Administrator) at a Halloween party in the single staff quarters dressed in their finest country and wester costumes.

1961 vintage halloween photo of country and western costumes

1930’s Royalty. What a very creepy Halloween photo of these two little kids.

1930s vintage photo of two kids dressed in royalty costumes for Halloween in Florida.
Source: Florida Views

1930s photo from 1935 of kids of all ages trick or treating.

1935 kids trick or treating vintage photo from the 1930s.

Fun Fact: Halloween in Canada-Largely considered a holiday for children, Scottish and Irish immigrants brought Halloween to Canada in the 1800s. As a non-religious, non-ethnic, and non-political holiday Halloween quickly became popular (Source).

Have a wonderful Halloween Friends!

Before you go make sure you check out PART 1 of this series for more Halloween Vintage Photos.

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Halloween Blog Posts

Liz


Oct
2016

Halloween Roundup: A Collection of Vintage Halloween Ads, Photos & More – Part 2

categories: Halloween, vintage holidays
Halloween the vintage roundup by the vintage inn blog

Last year I created a blog post entitled ‘Halloween-The Vintage Roundup Party‘ which was a mishmash of Halloween “Things” to get you in the spirit of the day. I had so much fun with this post that I decided to do a round 2 with even more cool Halloween items.

Let the Halloween Roundup Party (Part 2) begin….again!

(Updated Oct 2023)

1920s vintage postcard for Halloween Greetings featuring a witch ringing a bell.
Source: Etsy

A Collection of Vintage Halloween Ads, Photos & More

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 

NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.

Pinup Witch Hex Halloween T-Shirt from Mischief Made Me. Make sure you check out their Etsy page for way more cool vintage halloween style clothing & items.

pinup witch with black cat and pumpkins. A halloween retro t-shirt.

Source: Etsy

Vamp The “Enticer” Soda Labels (1930s) for all the vampire lovers out there.

1930s vintage soda pop labels with a halloween / vampire theme.
Source: Etsy

1950s inspired white lucite cresent moon bat earrings by GlitzOmatic. So fun! (See their collection of cool Halloween Jewelry available for purchase).

1950s white lucite cresent moon bat earrings glitzomatic halloween

Source: Etsy

In need of a really cool Art Deco Vintage Halloween Piece? Then you’re in luck with this adorable Die Cut blonde Flapper in a clown costume.

Art Deco / 1920s Halloween Flapper Die Cut Vintage Halloween Decor
Source: Etsy

Harlequin Clowns were very popular in the 1920’s as seen in this vintage photo (I’m going to assume Halloween due to most of the group being dressed up).

Further Reading: Vintage Halloween Photos 1920s-1960s

1920s vintage photo of people dressed up for a Halloween party or costume party featuring Harlequin Clowns costumes.
Source: Etsy

Vintage 1950s Scarecrow novelty print Halloween shirt. Very cool!

Vintage 1950s Scarecrow Novelty Print Halloween Shirt

Source: Etsy

1950s vintage halloween ghost 7up store display.

1950s Vintage Halloween Ghost JOL 7up Store Display

Source: Etsy

I hate spiders but I just might consider buying this vintage spider brooch (with a Bakelite body) because it’s just looks really fun for a creepy spider brooch.

Vintage Bakelite Spider Brooch perfect for Halloween
Source: Etsy

By far one of the coolest vintage items I have come across for this post, is this 1925 Dennison’s Bogie Book. A book of Suggestions for Decorating and Entertaining at Hallowe’en, Harvest Time and Thanksgiving. This book would be a goldmine of amazing ideas to host a truly authentic 1920’s party.

1925 Dennison's Bogie Book. A book of Suggestions for Decorating and Entertaining at Hallowe'en, Harvest Time and Thanksgiving.
Source: Etsy
1925 Dennison's Bogie Book. A book of Suggestions for Decorating and Entertaining at Hallowe'en, Harvest Time and Thanksgiving.
Source: Etsy

If your more of 1950’s guy or gal then this nifty little Pack-O-Fun craft book filled with lots of Halloween costume and craft ideas is perfect for you.

1950s Pack O Fun craft book
Source: Etsy
1950s Pack O Fun craft book
Source: Etsy

1950’s Halloween Cupcake Toppers – Cats, Witches and Pumpkin men.

1950's Halloween Cupcake Toppers - Cats, Witches and Pumpkin men.
Source: Etsy

Bring 1920’s Halloween decor into your home with this antique box depicting a costume masquerade ball. According to the Etsy Vendor the name on the box in Russian means “Theatre Cape”. Hmmmm I wonder what that looked like?

Vintage 1920s Halloween Box depicting a costume masquerade ball
Source: Etsy

Scare the ghosts and vampires away with this 1920’s Halloween Noise Shaker.

1920's Halloween Noise Shaker.
Source: Etsy

Need a Halloween costume for next year (never too late to start planning)? Then pickup these adorable vintage 1950’s cat ears. Add a black dress and a tail and then you are done. You can thank me later 🙂

Note: They are no longer available but it’s super inspiration for a Halloween costume.

1950s cat ear rhinestone headband vintage
Source: Etsy

And we are done for another year. Hope you enjoyed this vintage Halloween roundup and I hope that your Halloween weekend (and day) will be filled with spooky fun. I will be attending 2 Halloween parties and then going out with a friend and her wee one, so make sure you follow me on Instagram to see all the fun I will be posting.

Question time: Do you have a favorite vintage Halloween item that you like to put out every year or maybe even wear? If so then please share.

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Halloween Blog Posts

Liz