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Happy Haunting Halloween

A round-up of our creepy, frightening and just plain weird items from the collection to evoke the holiday's spooky spirit.
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1911 greeting card: "Sir Goblin goes forth on his flying machine..." Sandford Greeting Card Company and Family Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Vintage Halloween Images, Retro Halloween, Halloween Pictures, Halloween Signs, Holidays Halloween, Spooky Halloween, Happy Halloween, Halloween Prints, Halloween Silhouettes
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Halloween Prints
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1911 greeting card: "Sir Goblin goes forth on his flying machine..." Sandford Greeting Card Company and Family Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
Although we don’t know many specifics about this object, we do know that the museum collected it as an example of material manufacturing; the cane handle is made from elk horn. Elk Horn, Dog Skeleton, Creepy Images, Cane Handles, Religious Images, Halloween Lights, Screw It, Bone Carving, Wreath Decor
Elk Horn
Dog Skeleton
Creepy Images
Cane Handles
Religious Images
Halloween Lights
Screw It
Bone Carving
Wreath Decor
Although we don’t know many specifics about this object, we do know that the museum collected it as an example of material manufacturing; the cane handle is made from elk horn.
Not sure what to wear for ‪#‎Halloween‬ this year? You’re on your own when it comes to finding the right costume, but if you’re looking for a mask, we’ve got your back—or at least your front—covered. #FreerSackler Oni Demon, Freer Gallery, Japanese Oni, Japanese Mythology, Smithsonian Museum, Halloween This Year, East Asia, National Museum, Frightening
Oni Demon
Freer Gallery
Japanese Oni
Japanese Mythology
Smithsonian Museum
Halloween This Year
East Asia
National Museum
Frightening
Not sure what to wear for ‪#‎Halloween‬ this year? You’re on your own when it comes to finding the right costume, but if you’re looking for a mask, we’ve got your back—or at least your front—covered. #FreerSackler
In this #Hokusai print, the woman's head with a neck of dishes represents the #ghost of #Okiku, whose master threw her into a well because she had broken his favorite dish. At night, the sound of smashing porcelain and a voice counting "one, two, three…" emanated from the well. Share this #eerie tale with a free #Halloween e-card: asia.si.edu/e-cards Japanese Art Styles, Japanese Art Modern, Japanese Prints, Japanese Culture, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Religion, Horror, Katsushika Hokusai, Fine Arts Posters
Japanese Art Styles
Japanese Art Modern
Japanese Prints
Japanese Culture
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Religion
Horror
Katsushika Hokusai
Fine Arts Posters
In this #Hokusai print, the woman's head with a neck of dishes represents the #ghost of #Okiku, whose master threw her into a well because she had broken his favorite dish. At night, the sound of smashing porcelain and a voice counting "one, two, three…" emanated from the well. Share this #eerie tale with a free #Halloween e-card: asia.si.edu/e-cards
That #SexyWitch costume has history! 1899, Pears’ Soap campaign, Soap series, Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, 1838–1953, Archives Center. Adult Halloween Costumes, Halloween Recipes, Halloween Diy, Vintage Ephemera, Vintage Graphics, American History Museum, Old Hag, Monster Under The Bed, Film Noir
Adult Halloween Costumes
Halloween Recipes
Halloween Diy
Vintage Ephemera
Vintage Graphics
American History Museum
Old Hag
Monster Under The Bed
Film Noir
That #SexyWitch costume has history! 1899, Pears’ Soap campaign, Soap series, Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, 1838–1953, Archives Center.
This green model of a gremlin was used in the 1990 live action horror comedy film "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," directed by Joe Dante Eerie Photography, Hollywood Costume, Comedy Films, Gremlins, Victoria And Albert Museum, Museum Collection
Eerie Photography
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This green model of a gremlin was used in the 1990 live action horror comedy film "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," directed by Joe Dante
The history in your Halloween treats. Homemade Halloween Treats, Halloween Gif, Metal Cutter, High School History, Teaching Guides, Art Clay, Holiday Activities
Homemade Halloween Treats
Halloween Gif
Metal Cutter
High School History
Teaching Guides
Art Clay
Holiday Activities
The history in your Halloween treats.
That "sexy witch" costume is as old as the early 20th century. Halloween Music, Halloween Books, Vintage Halloween, Halloween Stuff, Halloween Halloween, Halloween Makeup, American History X
Halloween Music
Halloween Books
Vintage Halloween
Halloween Stuff
Halloween Halloween
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American History X
That "sexy witch" costume is as old as the early 20th century.
This sheet music for the song "The Jack O'Lantern Girl" was written by Glen MacDonough and composed by Victor Herbert. The music was published by Witmark and Sons of New York, New York, in 1904, and appeared as a supplement to the New York Herald on March 12, 1905. Clever Halloween, Halloween Items, Old Sheet Music, Famous Musicians
Clever Halloween
Halloween Items
Old Sheet Music
Famous Musicians
This sheet music for the song "The Jack O'Lantern Girl" was written by Glen MacDonough and composed by Victor Herbert. The music was published by Witmark and Sons of New York, New York, in 1904, and appeared as a supplement to the New York Herald on March 12, 1905.
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
A 1940s paper-mache jack-o'-lantern and the story of how Halloween went from handmade to pre-packaged candies. Halloween Candy, Halloween Decorations, Crepe Paper Decorations, Brachs Candy
Halloween Candy
Halloween Decorations
Crepe Paper Decorations
Brachs Candy
A 1940s paper-mache jack-o'-lantern and the story of how Halloween went from handmade to pre-packaged candies.
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
1944 Halloween party at Frederick Douglass Community Center in Washington, D.C. Henry Bazemore Collection of Frederick Douglass Dwellings Photographs, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Henry Bazemore. Frank Jackson, Kearney, History Channel
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1944 Halloween party at Frederick Douglass Community Center in Washington, D.C. Henry Bazemore Collection of Frederick Douglass Dwellings Photographs, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Henry Bazemore.
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
Masks from our Home and Community Life collections. Pre-1950s. #MusHalloween Mean Friends, Hallows Eve, Vintage Advertisements, Trick Or Treat, Haunting
Mean Friends
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Masks from our Home and Community Life collections. Pre-1950s. #MusHalloween
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
Adorable 1930s #Halloween decorations featuring #cats, including one playing accordion! #MusHalloween Halloween Witch Hat, Scary Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Vintage Halloween Decorations, Holiday Decorations, National Treasure, Cat Decor, Vintage Holiday
Halloween Witch Hat
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Cat Decor
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Adorable 1930s #Halloween decorations featuring #cats, including one playing accordion! #MusHalloween
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? I pity the fool who doesn't love this 1980s "The A-Team" Halloween costume. #MusHalloween Team Halloween Costumes, I Pity The Fool, The A Team, Scared
Team Halloween Costumes
I Pity The Fool
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What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? I pity the fool who doesn't love this 1980s "The A-Team" Halloween costume. #MusHalloween
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
Cholera Prevention Man? Kai, Home Medicine, Medical History, Mortality, Historical Pictures, Woven Paper, Rare Books
Kai
Home Medicine
Medical History
Mortality
Historical Pictures
Woven Paper
Rare Books
Cholera Prevention Man?
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Happy Haunting Halloween
Willis John Gertsch (1906-1998) was an entomologist specializing in arachnology. He classified a number of species, including the Brown recluse spider and the Tooth cave spider. Brown Recluse Spider, Entomologist, Smithsonian, Spiders, Webs, Cave, Tooth, Species
Brown Recluse Spider
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Willis John Gertsch (1906-1998) was an entomologist specializing in arachnology. He classified a number of species, including the Brown recluse spider and the Tooth cave spider.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Visual Information Specialist, Rolland O. Hower, at freeze dry chamber with specimens, September 21, 1967. September 21, Chamber, Freeze, Specialist, Sit, Study, Visual
September 21
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Visual Information Specialist, Rolland O. Hower, at freeze dry chamber with specimens, September 21, 1967.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Visitors looking at Tomb of Andrew Jackson in front of the Arts and Industries Building. Washington Dc Travel, Andrew Jackson, Content Area, Tombstone
Washington Dc Travel
Andrew Jackson
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Tombstone
Visitors looking at Tomb of Andrew Jackson in front of the Arts and Industries Building.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Visitors looking at Tomb of Andrew Jackson in front of the Arts and Industries Building. Graveyard Shift, Tomb
Graveyard Shift
Tomb
Visitors looking at Tomb of Andrew Jackson in front of the Arts and Industries Building.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra. Abandoned, Tropical, History, Halloween, Search
Abandoned
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Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra. Research Institute, Fireplace
Research Institute
Fireplace
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra. Spider Web
Spider Web
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra. Pals, Hospital, Locker Storage
Pals
Hospital
Locker Storage
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra. Ladder Decor
Ladder Decor
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra. Urban Exploration, Science
Urban Exploration
Science
Entomologists search for spiders in abandoned facilities at Smithsonian's Tropical Research Institute, by Marcos Guerra.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
Happy Haunting Halloween