Dual‑Time Costumes: How Two‑Person Halloween Became a Performance Tradition

In this episode we trace how the playful idea of wearing two versions of oneself—a polished present and a patched past or future—originated in early 20th‑century costume culture, was popularized by H.G. Wells' time‑travel narratives, and evolved into today’s interactive Halloween parties. We explore the intersections of folklore, media, and commerce that made dual costumes both a storytelling tool and a marketing platform.

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