Scene at a seance
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Scene at a seance
Scene at a seance, with a woman sitting in a chair on the right, and a man emerging from behind a curtain with a long piece of white muslin in his mouth (presumably meant to be ectoplasm). Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 14257987
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aged Cloth Curtain Emerging Kaye Material Medium Mouth Muslin Piece Seance Stock Supernatural Paranormal
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the mystical world of the 1950s with this scene at a seance. The photograph captures the heightened tension and intrigue of a spiritual gathering, as a middle-aged woman, dressed in vintage attire, sits in a chair with a serious expression. Her eyes are fixed on the man emerging from behind the curtain, a piece of long, white muslin cloth clutched in his mouth. The man's figure is shrouded in mystery, his face obscured by the cloth, adding to the sense of the unknown. The use of dramatic lighting and the dimly lit room only heightens the supernatural atmosphere. The white muslin, traditionally believed to be ectoplasm, a substance believed to be produced during a seance, adds to the paranormal elements of the scene. Seances were a popular form of spiritual entertainment in the 1950s, and this photograph perfectly encapsulates the allure and intrigue of these events. The woman's focused gaze and the man's enigmatic appearance create a sense of suspense and wonder, leaving us questioning what lies beyond the curtain. This vintage photograph, reminiscent of the fifties era, transports us back in time to an age of mystery and wonder, where the supernatural was a source of fascination and exploration. The use of props, such as the white muslin cloth, adds to the authenticity of the scene and makes for a truly captivating image.
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