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Fox Sisters & Table

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THE FOX SISTERS They demonstrate their ability to levitate a table, to the reverend Hammond, who is suitably impressed

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1850 Ability Demonstrate Hammond Impressed Levitate Mediumship Reverend Sisters Suitably Paranormal


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the 1850s, we witness an extraordinary moment in the annals of paranormal history: the Fox Sisters, Margaret, Kate, and Leah, demonstrating their purported ability to levitate a table for Reverend John D. Hammond. The Fox Sisters, who hailed from Hydesville, New York, were renowned for their alleged mediumship abilities, which captivated the public and scientific community alike. The sisters, dressed in Victorian attire, stand around the table, their expressions a mix of concentration and determination. Reverend Hammond, a skeptical but curious clergyman, gazes intently at the table, which appears to be suspended several inches above the ground. The room is dimly lit, adding to the eerie atmosphere and enhancing the sense of mystery surrounding the event. The Fox Sisters' seance techniques involved raps and knocks, which they claimed were produced by the spirits of the dead. Their levitation demonstration, however, took their mediumship abilities to a new level, captivating audiences and fueling the growing interest in spiritualism during the mid-19th century. Reverend Hammond, who was initially skeptical of the sisters' abilities, was reportedly left suitably impressed by this display. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of paranormal phenomena, as the Fox Sisters continued to astound and confound the public, leaving many to question the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds. This photograph, taken from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of history, where the lines between belief and skepticism, science and spirituality, blurred, and the unknown held a magnetic allure for many.

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