I love the different Hallowe’en costumes in these photos, although being British I always find it strange to see people dressing in ‘regular’ fancy dress during Hallowe’en. Here we just wear spooky costumes (ghosts, skeletons etc) whereas in America any kind of fancy dress seems fine. Anyone know why? I have no idea but I’d love to know! I love the kids in these photos, especially the ones in the 1970s where everyone seemed to start wearing space-themed costumes! Which is your favourite, and what did you wear for Halloween as a kid?
Above: 1937
Lois Duncan Steinmetz with a pumpkin headed mannequin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1938
Lambs, clowns and cowboys are lined up to celebrate Halloween. 1939.
Hotchkiss Field, Halloween 1959
Underwater witch at Halloween: Rainbow Springs, Florida 1950s
Leslie Dughi dressed as a witch for Halloween in Tallahassee, Florida 1972
Pine Crest School students wearing Halloween costumes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1970
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I much prefer vintage Halloween, more fun Halloween and less horror. I’d love a trip to the States one October to stock up on all the Halloween folk art.
Me too. I adore Halloween as a holiday, but hate all the gore and anything which is truly frightening!
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