Little girl dressed in red witch costume with red pointed hat and red cape. She's carrying a black cat and also a carved pumpkin jack-o-lantern. Signed on front with artist's name. Front has publisher's name and also 1909 copyright date. Back is postmarked Oct 29, 1909 Toronto. Mailed to Beatrice Corrigan, Wychwdood Park, Toronto, Ont.

A jolly Halloween. 1909. English. Toronto Public Library. Public Domain.

 

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