Night for Beggars | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Night for Beggars

Night for Beggars | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A group of children in Halloween costumes are reaching out their hands. Caption reads: "<b><i>Night for Beggars</i> Spooks and goblins prowled</b> the city's streets Wednesday night for the annual pre-Halloween trick or treat night. This group of youngsters 'worked' the 4500 block of N. 22nd and N. 23rd sts. An early check of one loot bag shared by a pair of beggars inventoried 16 candy bars, 45 pieces of loose candy, 17 pieces of bubble gum, 8 peanuts, 1 bag of popcorn and 2 apples."
DESCRIPTION
A group of children in Halloween costumes are reaching out their hands. Caption reads: "Night for Beggars Spooks and goblins prowled the city's streets Wednesday night for the annual pre-Halloween trick or treat night. This group of youngsters 'worked' the 4500 block of N. 22nd and N. 23rd sts. An early check of one loot bag shared by a pair of beggars inventoried 16 candy bars, 45 pieces of loose candy, 17 pieces of bubble gum, 8 peanuts, 1 bag of popcorn and 2 apples."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:150260
Creation Date: 10 31 1963
Creator Name:Gessert, Sherman A., Jr.
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF Oversize 9018
Original Dimensions:11 x 14 inches
SUBJECTS
Portraits, Group
Halloween costumes
Hats
Candy
Neighborhoods
Halloween
Holidays
Children
Outdoor photography

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