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Undated photograph showing ectoplasm forming
Undated photograph showing " ectoplasm" forming from the Scottish medium Helen Duncans mouth down her front and over shoulder. HPG/1/4/2 (v)
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Cheesecloth Curtain Duncan Ectoplasm Forming Helen Investigation Medium Mediumship Mouth Rope Scot Seance Shoulder Strange Unusual Weird Paranormal
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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
1. Title: "The Enigmatic Ectoplasm: An Unusual Manifestation during a Scottish Seance, c. Late 19th Century" This intriguing undated photograph captures an unusual and enigmatic moment during a seance conducted by the renowned Scottish medium, Helen Duncan. The image, taken from an original glass negative (HPG/1/4/2 [v]), shows Duncan in a dimly lit room, with a heavy curtain draped behind her. The atmosphere is thick with mystery and suspense, as Duncan appears to be in a trance-like state, with her mouth agape and a strange, ghostly substance known as "ectoplasm" emerging from it. The ectoplasm, which appears as a milky, translucent substance, forms a distinct shape, extending down her front and over her left shoulder. The substance seems to be connected to her body by a thin, almost ethereal rope, adding to the otherworldly nature of the scene. The use of cheesecloth or a similar material can be seen hanging behind Duncan, which was often used during seances to capture ectoplasmic manifestations. The investigation of ectoplasmic phenomena was a popular aspect of spiritualism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mediums, such as Helen Duncan, were believed to be able to produce this substance during séances as evidence of their ability to communicate with the spirit world. However, many of these phenomena were later debunked as hoaxes, and the study of ectoplasm became a subject of intense skepticism and controversy. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the strange and mysterious world of mediumship and the paranormal beliefs of the past. Despite the controversy surrounding these practices, the image continues to intrigue and captivate audiences, leaving us to ponder the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds.
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