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27 Creepy (and Fascinating) images of early Halloween Costumes!



This time of year, when ghosts and ghouls roam the streets, it's easy to think of Halloween costumes as a modern phenomenon, but the tradition of dressing up has deep roots! Step into a fascinating time machine with us as we look at 27 historical Halloween costume photos that showcase how people celebrated this spooky holiday throughout the last century and beyond. From elaborate homemade creations that would be the envy of any crafter to chillingly simple masks, this collection offers a captivating glimpse into the evolution of All Hallows' Eve fashion and proves that getting into costume is a custom as old as the tales we tell on a dark night. 

All the historical images featured in this post were meticulously sourced and curated through a combination of our paid subscription to Getty Images, ensuring high-quality, licensed content, and careful searches for free-use images available publicly via Google. We believe in respecting copyright while bringing you the best visual history.

Spooky Early 20th Century Halloween Costume.

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Vintage women dressed as witches.

Vintage family Halloween photo.

1950s Halloween Costume

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes

1940s sexy witch costume.

1950s Halloween costumes

Burlesque Halloween costumes

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes

Vintage image of boys in Halloween costumes

Vintage classroom Halloween costumes

1950s Children's costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Late 19th Century Halloween Costumes

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes

Early 20th Century Halloween Costumes


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