Photographic Print : Ectoplasm forming from Helen Duncans mouth
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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)
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Bizarre Cheesecloth Curtain Duncan Ectoplasm Ectoplasmic Fake Forming Fraud Helen Investigation Medium Rope Seance Shoulder Strange Unusual Weird Paranormal
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the intriguing world of spiritualism with our exclusive range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Ectoplasm Forming from Helen Duncan's Mouth" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This undated photograph captures the moment as Scottish medium Helen Duncan appears to expel ectoplasm from her mouth, an event that fueled the controversy surrounding her psychic abilities. Add this captivating and mysterious print to your collection and bring a touch of the paranormal into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.1cm x 35.5cm (8.3" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, titled "Ectoplasm Forming from Helen Duncan's Mouth," offers a glimpse into the mysterious world of spiritualism during the early 20th century. The subject of the image is Helen Duncan (1897-1956), a Scottish medium renowned for her alleged ability to produce ectoplasm during seances. Ectoplasm was believed to be a physical manifestation of the spirits' energy, often appearing as a substance resembling jelly or cheesecloth. In this image, ectoplasm is depicted forming from Duncan's mouth, cascading down her front and over her shoulder. The presence of a curtain and ropes in the background adds to the overall atmosphere of the seance room, further enhancing the sense of the uncanny and the supernatural. However, the authenticity of this photograph, as well as Duncan's abilities, have been the subject of much debate and investigation. Skeptics argue that this image, along with many others, is a staged fraud, with the ectoplasm being created using various materials such as cheesecloth or even fish ammonia. Despite the controversy surrounding her, Helen Duncan's seances continued to draw large crowds, and she gained international fame. In 1934, she was even arrested and charged with fraud under the Witchcraft Act of 1735, making her the last person in the UK to be prosecuted for this offense. This photograph, with its strange and bizarre depiction of ectoplasm, serves as a fascinating reminder of the unusual beliefs and practices that once held sway over the popular imagination. It also underscores the importance of critical thinking and investigation in separating fact from fiction, particularly in the realm of the paranormal.
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