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Photograph of undervest, masquerading as the spirit Peggy
Photograph of undervest which, masquerading as the spirit Peggy, led to the Scottish medium Helen Duncans conviction for fraudulent mediumship at Edinburgh, 11 May 1933. The vest shows rips caused during a struggle, many pin-holes and identifying signatures and seals affixed by the sitters. This is one of series of photographs of Harry Prices investigations into the mediumship of Helen Duncan and of Esson Maule, who was involved with the exposure of Helen Duncan during a s顮 ce in Edinburgh. HPG/1/4/3 (x) Date: 1933
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1933 Duncan Edinburgh Esson Fraudulent Harry Helen Holes Investigation Investigations Maule Medium Mediumship Peggy Price Seals Signatures Sitters Spirit Tattered Vest Affixed Authentication Masquerading Paranormal Rips
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This photograph captures the tattered and torn undervest, which became a pivotal piece of evidence in the historic case of Helen Duncan, a Scottish medium who was convicted for fraudulent mediumship in Edinburgh on May 11, 1933. The undervest, which was believed to be possessed by the spirit of Peggy, was actually a disguise used by Duncan to deceive her unsuspecting sitters. The vest, now bearing the signs of a struggle, is covered in numerous pin-holes, signatures, and seals affixed by the sitters during séances. These artifacts were later discovered during investigations led by Harry Price, a renowned paranormal investigator. The vest is one of several photographs documenting Price's investigations into the mediumship of Helen Duncan and Esson Maule, who played a crucial role in exposing her fraudulent activities. The undervest, with its rips and identifying marks, serves as a poignant reminder of the darker side of spiritualism and the lengths some individuals went to exploit the beliefs and emotions of the vulnerable. The vest's authenticity was confirmed through careful examination and documentation, adding to the historical significance of this intriguing case. This photograph, taken in 1933, offers a glimpse into the past and the complex relationship between spiritualism, belief, and deception. The undervest, masquerading as the spirit Peggy, became a symbol of the importance of critical thinking and investigation in understanding the paranormal phenomena that continue to intrigue us today.
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