Halloween Boy Costume Pumpkin Jack O Lantern Mask 1954 Photo - 5 x 4

This 1954 snapshot shows a young boy in a Halloween costume standing indoors beside a carved jack o lantern, with the date confirmed by a handwritten notation on the reverse.

Mid-century Halloween imagery reflects a shift toward commercially produced costume elements paired with home decoration, as families combined store-bought outfits with traditional symbols like carved pumpkins. Photographs from this period frequently document children posed inside the home before heading out, preserving both costume design and domestic setting.

The boy wears a dark, printed costume featuring cats, moons, and a central jack o lantern motif, with wide sleeves and a loose fit typical of mid-century children’s outfits. He holds a mask in one hand and smiles broadly, positioned near a small table and chairs set against window blinds and curtains. A carved pumpkin sits to his side, reinforcing the seasonal theme and balancing the composition within the interior space.

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