Salem Witchcraft Collection

Court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials, 1692
Record of Titubas testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689
Cotton Mather, " Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts, " title page, 1689. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Samuel Parris, c. 1685 (oil on card)
MHS197921 Samuel Parris, c.1685 (oil on card) by American School, (17th century); 6x3.9 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Praying over a suspected witch in Salem, 1690s
Reverend Cotton Mather attempting to save a soul from witchcraft by prayer, Salem, Massachusetts, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Tituba spreading accusations about witches in Salem
Salem colonist warned of witchcraft by Tituba, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Suspected witch arrested by Massachusetts colonists, 1600s
New England Puritans arresting an old woman accused of witchcraft, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Giles Corey accused of witchcraft in Salem
Giles Corey accused by a witness at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Salem witchcraft trial, 1692
Witness testifying at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial courtroom in Puritan Massachusetts, 1600s
Guilty verdict pronounced at a colonial Massachusetts trial, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Witchcraft at Salem Village title page, 1692
Lamsons " Witchcraft at Salem Village" title page, 1692. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Cotton Mathers book on witchcraft, 1693
Title page of Cotton Mathers book, " Wonders of the Invisible World, " 1693. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Wife of Giles Corey tried for witchcraft in Salem
Trial of Giles Coreys wife for witchcraft, Salem, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Child accusing a Salem man of witchcraft
Captain Alden accused by a child during the Salem witchcraft hysteria, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Salem witch hysteria, 1690s
Tituba telling witchcraft tales to children in Salem, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Salem witchcraft account, 1697
" A Modest Enquiry into Witchcraft, " by John Hale, 1697, title page of Boston printing, 1702. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Unveiling the Dark Shadows: The Salem Witchcraft Trials Step back in time to the haunting era of the late 1600s, where fear and hysteria gripped the hearts of a small Puritan community. In this captivating court record of testimony at the infamous Salem witch trials in 1692, we witness a chilling chapter in American history. Cotton Mather's witchcraft book published just three years prior served as kindling for an already anxious society. Accusations flew like wildfire, fueled by testimonies from those caught up in mass hysteria. Samuel Parris' portrait captures the essence of this tumultuous period, his oil-on-card image reflecting both despair and fervent belief. Amidst prayers over suspected witches and Tituba's spreading accusations, one man stood accused - Giles Corey. His trial became synonymous with injustice as he faced brutal torture rather than confessing to crimes he did not commit. Within these colonial courtrooms, justice was distorted through a lens of religious fanaticism. The title page of "Witchcraft at Salem Village" serves as a grim reminder that even innocent lives were sacrificed on the altar of paranoia. Not even marital ties could protect individuals from being ensnared by this madness; Giles Corey's wife found herself standing before judges who believed her guilty without evidence or reason. Even children were swept into this whirlwind, their young minds manipulated into accusing innocent men and women. As we reflect upon these dark times, let us remember those whose lives were forever altered by baseless accusations and unfounded fears. May their stories serve as cautionary tales against allowing prejudice and ignorance to cloud our judgment. The echoes of Salem still resonate today – reminding us that vigilance is necessary to ensure that such injustices are never repeated again.