Halloween Boy Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Yard 1949 Photo 3.5 x 5.5

This 1949 photograph captures a young child posed outdoors with a carved jack-o’-lantern, documenting a classic mid-century Halloween scene in a residential setting.

By the late 1940s, Halloween traditions had solidified around family-centered activities such as pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and yard displays. Photographs from this period often preserve informal moments in front yards, where seasonal decoration and everyday life intersected in a way that reflected both holiday custom and domestic routine.

The image shows a child seated directly on a carved pumpkin amid fallen autumn leaves, holding what appears to be a small treat or prop, with a house, parked car, and simple swing set visible in the background. The handwritten note on the reverse reads Bobby and his Halloween pumpkin Taken Nov. 1949, providing a clear date and personal context. The composition emphasizes the pumpkin as the focal point while situating the scene within a lived-in neighborhood environment.

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