Haunted Mansion Postcard from 1972
In my collection of ephemera, I have a lot of postcards, and I’m always intrigued by how the Disney marketing machine promoted itself in the 1970s. This haunted Mansion postcard from 1972 shows an image of a “trembling trio”, and that’s about it.
The image is a rare scene from the graveyard that shows a closeup of several ghosts characters playing a lute, a horn, and a bagpipe. You can see tree branches behind the characters, as well.
The Backside of the Haunted Mansion Postcard
I love it when I get a postcard with writing on the address side of it.
The message States: “Hello stranger! Write… Remember MM! (Mickey Mouse, dummy!) Marcia.
The card was postmarked on March 28, 1972 in Cocoa, Florida and ,mailed to Manchester, New Hampshire. (Over a 22 hour drive!) And it only costs 8 cents to send it (about 61 cents today.)
The postcard description is also intriguing.
The Haunted Mansion
A “trembling trio” of deceased musicians strikes up a graveside melody…one of the Haunted Mansion’s spectre-filled surprises in store of courageous guests.
The lack of the card also features an icon of the themed land. Obviously, this is a reference to Liberty Square and the Liberty Bell.
Do you collect vintage Disney postcards or have a favorite piece of Haunted Mansion memorabilia?
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your favorite finds, memories, or any insights about this Haunted Mansion Postcard from 1972 in the comments below!