Ectoplasmic bag
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Ectoplasmic bag
From: The Case for Spirit Photography, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Hutchinson, 1922 Ectoplasmic bag in front of man and woman. Apparition ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1922
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Apparition Arthur Case Conan Doyle Ectoplasmic From Ghost Hutchinson Phantom Scary Spectre Spirit Spooky 1922
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In the intriguing world of spiritualism and spirit photography, this image from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's seminal work, "The Case for Spirit Photography," published by Hutchinson in 1922, offers a glimpse into the mysterious realm of ectoplasm. The photograph features an ectoplasmic bag, a supposed physical manifestation of spiritual energy, in the presence of a man and a woman. The bag, which appears as a translucent, amorphous mass, is believed to have been produced during a séance, with the spirits of the deceased using their ethereal energy to materialize it. The man and woman, who are gazing intently at the bag, are likely mediums or sitters participating in the séance. The ectoplasmic bag is said to have been a key piece of evidence in the belief that spirits could physically interact with the living world. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a renowned author and a prominent figure in the spiritualist movement, was a strong advocate for the authenticity of spirit photography and the ectoplasmic phenomena. This image, with its spooky and otherworldly atmosphere, continues to intrigue and fascinate us, offering a glimpse into the beliefs and practices of a bygone era. The ectoplasmic bag, with its mysterious origins and ethereal appearance, remains an enduring symbol of the spiritual world and the human desire to connect with the unknown.
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