Eglinton & Figure
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Eglinton & Figure
Full materialisation of a spirit entity at a seance with Eglinton as medium
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1886 Eglinton Entity Materialisation Medium Mediumship Seance Spirit Paranormal Will I Am
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Eglinton and Figure: Full Materialisation of a Spirit Entity at a Séance," offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of spiritualism and mediumship during the late 19th century. The image, taken in 1886, depicts the renowned Scottish medium, Daniel Dunglas Home (1822-1886), also known as Eglinton, in the midst of a séance. Home was a prominent figure in the spiritualist movement and was famous for his alleged ability to materialize spirits, ectoplasm, and other paranormal phenomena during séances. In this photograph, Home, dressed in a formal suit, sits in a dimly lit room surrounded by a group of curious onlookers. The focus of the image, however, is on the figure that appears to be materializing in the foreground. The figure, with its ethereal, translucent appearance, hovers above a table covered in a white cloth. The presence of the figure is further emphasized by the extended arms of Home, reaching out as if to support or guide the spirit. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its documentation of a purported materialization event, which was a popular phenomenon during the spiritualist movement. The belief in the existence of spirits and the ability to communicate with them through mediums was a widespread phenomenon during this time, and figures like Home fueled the fascination with the paranormal. Despite the controversy and skepticism surrounding spiritualism and mediumship, this photograph remains an intriguing reminder of the beliefs and practices that captivated the public imagination during the late 19th century. The image continues to inspire questions and debate about the nature of the paranormal and the limits of human perception.
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