Imagine someone dropping this into a mailbox on the day before Halloween... more than a century ago.
It was postmarked October 29, 1910, carried through the mail, read by candlelight, tucked into a drawer, and somehow survived long enough to find its way here.
Illustrated by the legendary Ellen Clapsaddle, this whimsical "Acorn Expressions" design is filled with tiny acorn faces wearing every mood Halloween seems to bring—uncertainty, hope, despair, and finally, a happily-ever-after.
I love displaying antique postcards like this in unexpected places. Slip it into an old frame, lean it against a crystal ball, tuck it into a cabinet of curiosities, or let it become part of your seasonal altar. It's more than ephemera—it's a little survivor that has already witnessed over a hundred Halloweens.
Details
Original Ellen Clapsaddle "Acorn Expressions" postcard
Series No. 978
Printed in Germany
Postmarked October 29, 1910
Written and mailed with original message and one-cent stamp
Standard antique postcard size
Condition
Authentic antique condition with age-related corner wear, light surface wear, and evidence of having been mailed over a century ago. Please review photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
