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title: Typical Halloween Decoration, USA: Oliver the Skeleton
author: Joshua J. Mark
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21272/typical-halloween-decoration-usa/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 2025-10-29
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# Typical Halloween Decoration, USA: Oliver the Skeleton

_Authored by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/)_

## Image File

[![Typical Halloween Decoration, USA: Oliver the Skeleton](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21272.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21272.jpg)

## Image Caption

Oliver the Skeleton, friend and close companion of Joshua J. [Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Mark/), relaxing on the front lawn during Halloween season.

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## About the Author

Joshua J. Mark is World History Encyclopedia's co-founder and Content Director. He was previously a professor at Marist College (NY) where he taught history, philosophy, literature, and writing. He has traveled extensively and lived in Greece and Germany.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joshua-j-mark/38/614/339)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Mark, J. J. (2025, October 29). Typical Halloween Decoration, USA: Oliver the Skeleton. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21272/typical-halloween-decoration-usa/>
### Chicago
Mark, Joshua J.. "Typical Halloween Decoration, USA: Oliver the Skeleton." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 29, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21272/typical-halloween-decoration-usa/>.
### MLA
Mark, Joshua J.. "Typical Halloween Decoration, USA: Oliver the Skeleton." *World History Encyclopedia*, 29 Oct 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21272/typical-halloween-decoration-usa/>.

## License & Copyright

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