As requested, here's the Halloween haul from a Saturday yard sale. Almost enough to make me forget about the horror show that Friday's sales represented.
The pumpkin is what caught my eye. He's big, as paper mache pumpkins go - almost a foot wide.
Far from perfect though, but for $1, I'm not complaining. I'm going to attempt a restoration of that lower eye section. If it works, you'll see the finished result. If not, you'll see a pumpkin artfully tucked behind something larger come Halloween.
After snatching up the pumpkin and telling the lady having the sale how much I loved it, she hurried down to the basement and found a bag with more decorations. I was thrilled to see these noisemakers.
And the hat, big enough to fit a real-life witch.
The beauty of vintage Halloween is how simple it is: just black shapes on orange.
I believe there was a request for the hat to be modeled?
I think he likes it.
Now I'm really afraid of Carson. Call me about that patch for the pumpkin. I think I have something that you can use.
Posted by: Linda | July 20, 2009 at 10:38 PM
That's a nice group -- I love the graphics. I'll be so interested to see how you do the repair -- it's certainly worth a try for such a great old pumpkin.
Posted by: Martha | July 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I'm sure the only thing scary about Carson would be his breath!
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | July 21, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Wow, I NEVER find vintage Halloween!! I do mean NEVER! I can't wait to see how you fix the pumpkin!
Posted by: Carmen | July 21, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, awesome.
Posted by: Sarah | July 21, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Oh Barbara, I'm giddy! I love vintage Halloween, and you found some wonderful things! I hope the cosmetic surgery is a success!
Posted by: Carol | July 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Doctor, i hope your patient makes a full recovery because that pumpkin is too amazing to be hiding (even artfully) behind something! Wow!
Love it all! There's not a drop of fake blood, not a "Jason" mask or a grim reaper. Simple Hallow's eve stuff! LOVE IT! Congrats!
Posted by: whit | July 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Oh you really found some treasures! I just love these!
Hugs, Lisa!
Posted by: Lisa | July 21, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I never find vintage Halloween stuff. I LOVE all of your great finds!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | July 21, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Lucky! I have yet to find any vintage Halloween ANYTHING!
Posted by: Wendy | July 21, 2009 at 08:45 PM
I have said this before, but I must repeat...You find the best stuff!!!!
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | July 22, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Holy Cow that is great Halloween stuff. GREAT! You should be able to patch up that pumpkin...let me know how it goes - have you ever used that product at Michaels that is kinda like cast material - called Rigid Wrap? I really like it and it may work well for a patch.
Posted by: laurie - magpie ethel | August 12, 2009 at 06:03 PM