Old halloween costumes

Before mass-produced costumes entered the scene, Halloween costumes were a lot more…creative. Forced to make their own masks, dresses, and props–often using highly questionable crafting…

Back in the day, kids (and adults) just did not get the concept of masks and how to match them up to a costume. Actually, some of them bypassed the masks all ...

Many people keep a bowl of candy by the door during Halloween for the many trick-or-treaters that come calling on October 31st. But if anybody turns up on your doorstep dressed like anyone in the pictures below, it's not candy you're going to need. No, it's a crucifix and a bottle of holy water. Because as you can see from this list compiled by Bored Panda, these vintage Halloween costumes are absolutely terrifying.

Katharine: Our costumes were inspired by old creepy black and white Halloween photos. We wanted to reproduce the Halloween of the early 1900s and dress as people in those days. Masks...

In a clever nod to two October holidays, FamilySearch has shared photos of vintage Halloween costumes your parents or grandparents may have worn as children.

These costumed kids made Halloween their bitch.

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If you're looking for historical costumes, then check us out! Get dressed for a specific time period or historical figure with these historical costume ideas.

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Get your spook on this Halloween!