Photos: Halloween Costumes from the Past

In just a few days, millions of children and adults will celebrate Halloween. For those looking for a scare, haunted houses and hayrides are frightening and fun activities to partake in. With costumes of all shapes and sizes, families get to enjoy trick-or-treating for candy, costume parties and pumpkin carvings.

It wasn’t until the 1930s that Halloween costumes were mass-produced and sold to consumers. Before then, costumes were made by hand. Do you remember what costumes you wore on Halloween?

If you’re still looking for last minute costume ideas, check out these vintage Halloween photos for a little inspiration!

A rabbit costume, circa 1922.

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A 1929 homemade pumpkin costume.

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Three children in witches outfits, circa 1956.

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These masked kids will put a fright in you!

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Dress up as your favorite doll.

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These children ready for Halloween, circa 1939.

Do you have any old Halloween photos? Share them with us in the comments below!