Heidelberg, Germany, Oct. 30, 1948: A tiny masked clown visits the concession stand to get some treats during the Halloween celebration Oct. 30, 1948 in Heidelberg. The Halloween party was one of many held for children of the U.S. military stationed in the American-zone of Allied-occupied Germany.

See more ghouls, ghosts and princesses from the 1948 All Hallow’s Eve celebrations here.

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