Cheesecloth Collection

Helen Duncan - Ectoplasm & Teleplasmic hand
Piece of card showing two undated photographs of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance, producing " ectoplasm" and a " hand"

Helen Duncan showing ectoplasm
Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan showing " ectoplasm" bunched around Duncans mouth and twisted into a tail between her legs. HPG/1/4/2 (iv)

Duncan Ectoplasm 4
English medium Helen Duncan ejaculates a trailing flow of ectoplasm for Harry Price. It is very similar to cheesecloth in composition

Duncan Ectoplasm
HELEN DUNCAN, tested by Harry Price, exudes a sheet of ectoplasmic material which closely resembles cheesecloth

Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931

Cheesecloth covering used in growing shade grown tobacco, Suffield, Conn. 1940. Creator: Jack Delano
Cheesecloth covering used in growing shade grown tobacco; the stalks lying on the ground are left after the tobacco is cut; Suffield, Conn

Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with ectoplasm
Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931. HPG/1/4/2 (x)"

Helen Duncan during a sance showing ectoplasm
Double photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during a sance showing " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and reaching down to the floor, May 1931

Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan, blindfolded during a sance, with her head covered with ectoplasm reaching down to floor. The photograph is annotated to show fraudulence

Cheesecloth
Ethel Beenham, Harry Prices secretary, demonstrates how a sheet of cheesecloth 2 metres by half a metre can be fitted into a deceiving mediums mouth or other orifice

Duncan Ectoplasm
Controversial English medium Helen Duncan emits a fine flow of ectoplasm for Harry Price. He will reveal it to be made of cheesecloth

Scottish medium Helen Duncan starting to emit ectoplasm
Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan starting to emit " ectoplasm" with " glove" during sance in Edinburgh whilst being controlled, May 1933. HPG/1/4/2(i)"

Ectoplasm forming from Helen Duncans mouth
Undated photograph showing " ectoplasm" forming from the Scottish medium Helen Duncans mouth down her front and over shoulder. HPG/1/4/2 (vi)

Undated photograph of Ethel Beenham with cheesecloth
Undated photograph of Ethel Beenham with six feet of 30 inch wide cheesecloth in her mouth, showing how easily it can be rolled up and secreted in the mouth

Undated photograph showing ectoplasm forming
Undated photograph showing " ectoplasm" forming from the Scottish medium Helen Duncans mouth down her front and over shoulder. HPG/1/4/2 (v)

Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance
Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and reaching down to the floor, May 1931. HPG/1/4/2 (xi)"

Scottish medium Helen Duncan during a sance
Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during a sance with her head covered with " ectoplasm" reaching down to her lap, May 1931. HPG/1/4/2 (xv)"

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Helen Duncan and the Enigmatic Cheesecloth" Step into the world of supernatural phenomena as we explore the captivating story of Scottish medium, Helen Duncan. Known for her ability to communicate with spirits, she became a prominent figure in séances during the early 20th century. Intriguingly captured in photographs, one can witness Helen Duncan showcasing ectoplasmic manifestations during these mystical gatherings. Ectoplasm, a substance believed to be emitted by spirits, would materialize from her body and take various forms. Cheesecloth played an unexpected role in this otherworldly spectacle. Used as a covering for growing shade-grown tobacco in Suffield, Conn. , back in 1940 by Jack Delano, it found its way into the realm of spiritualism. This humble fabric became instrumental in creating an illusionary effect that enhanced the ethereal nature of ectoplasmic apparitions. As you delve deeper into these images depicting Helen Duncan's sittings with ectoplasmic hands and mysterious teleplasms emerging from her being, you are transported to a time when belief systems intertwined with curiosity about life beyond our own. The enigmatic cheesecloth acted as both veil and conduit between realms unseen. It allowed spectators to witness glimpses of what lay beyond our mortal existence while simultaneously raising questions about authenticity and skepticism surrounding such paranormal practices. Through Webber's lens capturing moments frozen in time—Helen Duncan surrounded by swirling ectoplasm or delicately holding outstretched hands—we are reminded that there is still much left unexplained within our universe. Cheesecloth may seem like an ordinary fabric used for practical purposes; however, its association with Helen Duncan's séances adds another layer to its significance—a symbol bridging two worlds separated by a thin veil of uncertainty. So let us marvel at these intriguing snapshots where cheesecloth becomes more than just a material, but rather an integral part of the supernatural narrative.