Halloween Photo Children Costume Party October 1961 Snapshot 5 x 3.5

This 1961 photograph captures a group of children in Halloween costumes gathered indoors, likely during a classroom or community party setting.

Mid-century Halloween celebrations often included organized school events where children arrived in costume and participated in parades or group activities. Interior scenes like this reflect institutional spaces with large windows, curtains, and open floors used for seasonal gatherings, where costumes ranged from handmade outfits to simple character disguises.

The image shows a line of children in costume, including a feathered headdress, clown-style attire, and pointed hats, suggesting a mix of imaginative and improvised looks. Additional children appear in the background, reinforcing the sense of a group event. The vertical “OCT 61” marking along the edge provides a clear date, anchoring the photograph within the early 1960s snapshot tradition.

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