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Slade on Trial
Henry Slade, on trial at Bow Street, London, is accused of trickery by Professor Ray Lankester
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Media ID 580208
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1876 Accused Lankester Mediumship Professor Slade Trial Trickery Paranormal
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Slade on Trial Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing historical moment from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intensity of the courtroom as Henry Slade stands trial at Bow Street, London. Accused of trickery by the renowned Professor Ray Lankester, this image captures the suspense and drama of the scene. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant inks to ensure your print is a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring the intrigue of the past into your space with the Slade on Trial Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures the intense moment of Henry Slade's trial at Bow Street, London, in 1876. Slade, a well-known medium and spiritualist, stood accused of trickery by Professor Ray Lankester, a prominent skeptic and scientist. The trial, held at the Bow Street Police Court, drew significant attention from the public and the press, as the paranormal world was a subject of great fascination and controversy during this time. Slade, dressed in a formal suit and looking directly at the camera, appears calm and composed despite the serious allegations against him. Professor Lankester, standing to his left, looks determined and resolute, holding a small object in his hand. Reports suggest that this object was a piece of bent metal rod, which Lankester claimed Slade had manipulated during a seance to create the illusion of supernatural phenomena. The trial marked a significant moment in the history of spiritualism and the paranormal, as it highlighted the growing skepticism towards mediums and their abilities. The incident also underscored the importance of scientific inquiry and critical thinking in evaluating claims of the supernatural. Despite the outcome of the trial, Slade continued to practice as a medium, and the debate over the authenticity of spiritualism and mediumship persisted for decades. This photograph offers a glimpse into a fascinating moment in history, when the boundaries between science and the supernatural were being tested and challenged. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the mysteries of the universe.
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