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

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

Vintage Photos of Youths of the 1920’s and 1930’s

Vintage Photo Tuesday-Youths of the 1920's & 1930s

Every generation thinks they are the coolest, it’s just the way life goes but I kind of think that 1920s & 1930s youth were up there in the “cool factor”. Let’s take a look at this collection of vintage photos I have put together for this blog post.


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. 


Vintage Photos of Youths in the 1920’s & 1930’s

Fantastic 1920’s & 1930’s Fashion Inspiration!

1920’s photo of a group of stylish youths hanging out by cars.

1920s vintage photo of young people in 1920s photos posing together for a photo.
Source: Flickr

First step to being a 1920’s fashion icon…bob your hair like our lovely Flappers pictured below.

1920s vintage photo of three young flappers with bobbed hair. Fun 1920s fashions and 1920s hairstyles.
Source: Flickr

Friends forever.

1920s vintage photo of two young girls (teens) having fun outside and posing together on a piece of wood.

1920s vintage photo of two young girls (teens) having fun outside and posing together on a piece of wood.
Source: Flickr

The Anti-Botijo Club (source).

A botijo is a traditional, porous clay water jar or container, popular in Spain and other parts of the world. Anti-Botijo” likely refers to someone or something that is against the use or tradition of botijos, which are porous clay containers used to keep water cool. 

Now why? Who knows. Enlighten me in the comments!

1920s vintage photo of a young woman posing with a bar called "the Anti-Flirt" Club. She is wearing 1920s dress and 1920s hairstyle.
Source: Flickr

World..Meet Handsome Glenn in his dapper hat. 1920s Photo.

1920s vintage photo of a young man in a photo booth image wearing a hat.
Source: Flickr

The below picture is believed to be directed at Handsome Glenn who is in the image above.

On the back it reads: “I will have some of myself alone soon & you shall have one to keep you laughing” -Boots (the girl on the bottom left).

1920s vintage photo of a group of three young women, one in a grad outfit in 1920s hairstyles and 1920s fashions.
Source: Flickr

1920s fall style for young women. Fantastic coats!

1920s vintage photo of 2 women in 1920s coats posing together on a hat. Great example of fall / winter 1920s fashions.
Source: Flickr

FAVORITE PHOTO- Bad Ass Sorority Sisters-1928. 1920s fashions on bad ass ladies.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of Sororities 1920s-1950s

1920s vintage photo of sorority sisters holding signs in 1920s fashions that say "Bas Ass 1928"
Source:Etsy

Education is Power-1930’s. I love the 3 young women in the front rows style.

1930s vintage photo of young boys and girls in school posing for a photo in 1930s junior fashions.
Source: Flickr

Out on a biking adventure-1930’s.

1930s vintage photo of 2 young men on bikes posing for a photo.
Source: Flickr

Even a broken umbrella is better than no umbrella to keep the hot sun off you-1930s.

Further Reading: Date Night in the 1940s & 1950s

1930s vintage photo of a young couple with broken umbrellas holding them over themselves in 1930s fashions.
Source; Flickr

We made it to the woods, time for the obligatory photo! Even the handsome young man in the top right thinks it’s funny.

1930s vintage photo of two young women in 1930s dresses posing for a photo with two young men behind them in the woods.
Source: Flickr

And that is Vintage Photo Tuesday for this week friends. What was your favorite photo from this weeks edition?

FURTHER READING:

Liz