Brooten Grocery Store - Jack O'lantern Halloween Advertising mask (1950s) - Brooten, Minnesota

This rare small-town advertising mask comes from Brooten Grocery Store in Brooten, Minnesota, issued during the 1950s as part of their local Halloween promotion. The front features a bold orange jack-o’-lantern face with simple cut-out instructions, while the reverse side displays grocery specials of the era—Standby brand pumpkin, ketchup, and other mid-century staples, complete with charming typography and prices that reflect the postwar boom years.

Origin: Brooten Grocery Store, Brooten, Minnesota

Date: 1950s

Theme: Jack O’Lantern Halloween Advertising Premium

Format: Grocery circular / mask giveaway

Size: Approx. 9 x 11 inches

Condition: Bright color with light age wear; unpunched and complete with backside advertisement.