I found this "Mystic Weather Forecaster" in the basement of an estate sale recently, passed over by everyone else. I thought it was cute and kitschy. The pink screams 1950's, but it could be later.
The idea is that when the weather is nice, the children come out; when rain is expected, the witch comes out.
It would appear this tableau is representative of "Hansel and Gretel".
The best part of it is hidden within the house itself. The insert has very Halloween-esque decorations that aren't even visible when the insert is in place.
I've had it hanging in my house for about a month and I'd say at best it's 50/50. It probably doesn't work well in a climate-controlled house.
Similar weather forecasters can still be purchased on Amazon.
oh wow, i remember these. didn't realize how/why they worked though (YUCK). the illustration is really great! you would think they'd put some sort of attention to detailing the figures as well. i mean, some paint or *something*...!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the interior that you can't see is the best part.
DeleteThat is so cool!! The figures are very unique
ReplyDeleteWow, you find some really Rare Vintage Halloween Treasures!
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking.
DeleteIf you are ever open to selling this please reach out to me. We had one of these at my childhood cottage, it got sold and none of us ever got to go through belongings. Now that I have two kids of my own I am on the hunt for one but they are extremely hard to find! You can email me at 97lorilarock@gmail.com if open to it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, it got knocked off a shelf a few years ago and broke. :(
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