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Undated photograph of enlarged portion of ectoplasm
Undated photograph of enlarged portion of " ectoplasm", showing rents, warps and weft. 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 sance in Edinburgh. HPG/1/4/3 (v)"
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Cloth Duncan Ectoplasm Ectoplasmic Edinburgh Esson Exposed Exposure Fake Fraud Fraudulent Harry Helen Investigation Investigations Maule Mediumship Rents Sance Sheet Paranormal Weft
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This undated photograph showcases an enlarged portion of an intriguing and controversial subject: ectoplasm. Ectoplasm, a term coined in the late 19th century, referred to a supposed substance believed to be exuded from the bodies of mediums during spiritualist séances. In this image, the ectoplasm appears as a translucent, web-like substance, with distinct rents, warps, and weft. This photograph is part of a series documenting investigations into the mediumship of Helen Duncan and Esson Maule, who was also involved in the exposure of Helen Duncan during a séance in Edinburgh. The investigation into Duncan's mediumship ultimately led to her conviction for fraud in 1936, marking a significant moment in the history of spiritualism and paranormal phenomena. The photograph, labeled HPG/1/4/3 (v), was taken during Harry Price's investigations into the authenticity of the ectoplasmic manifestations. Price, a renowned paranormal researcher, was a skeptic who aimed to expose fraudulent mediums and their methods. The rents, warps, and weft visible in the ectoplasm in this photograph have been cited as evidence of the fabricated nature of the substance. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its role as a primary source in the exposure of a major case of mediumship fraud. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between science, spirituality, and the human desire for connection with the unknown. The photograph's intriguing subject matter and historical context continue to fascinate researchers and enthusiasts of the paranormal and the history of spiritualism.
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