Halloween Jack-O-Lantern and Girl Gibson Art Co. Kathryn Elliot Postcard

This postcard exemplifies the evolving imagery of Halloween in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States. The depiction of a stylish woman, dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and cloche-like hat, reflects the fashion trends of the 1910s or 1920s, a period when Halloween was transitioning from an ethnically-rooted autumn festival to a more broadly celebrated secular holiday. The presence of the jack-o'-lantern highlights its established role as a quintessential Halloween symbol by this era, despite its relatively recent popularization. The artist, Kathryn F. Libbey, was a prolific illustrator of postcards, known for her charming and elegant designs that captured the spirit of holidays and daily life.