Child Tiger Costume Halloween Backyard Patio Oct 1950 Photo - 3.5 x 3.5

This snapshot photograph is dated October 1950 and documents a child dressed in a tiger costume posed in a backyard patio setting during a Halloween moment.

By the early postwar years, children’s Halloween costumes increasingly included simple full-body animal outfits, often homemade or lightly manufactured, reflecting both creativity and the growing influence of themed character dress. The setting features a domestic outdoor patio with wooden fencing and lawn chairs, situating the image within a suburban residential environment typical of mid-century America. The costume’s striped pattern and hooded headpiece identify the subject as a tiger, a popular and easily recognizable animal motif for children’s dress.

The photograph shows the child standing mid-step, smiling toward the camera while holding a tail or costume accessory behind them. The composition includes Adirondack-style chairs and dappled light across the ground, adding depth to the scene. The print features a square snapshot format with scalloped edges and moderate contrast consistent with amateur photography of the period. The photograph measures 3.5 x 3.5 inches.

The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.