Spirit Collection (page 2)

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

The Lantern Spectre by Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) - The Lantern Spectre. A burning paper lamp takes on the aspect of a spectral face - one of a set of Ghosts and Goblins. Date: circa 1810

Poster advertising Maurice Chevalier Cherry Brandy. Date: early 20th century

Johnnie Walker advertisement
An advertisement for Johnnie Walker whisky - still going strong. Date: 1927

Advertisement for Rolls Royce cars -- Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet ornament photographed in motion. 1959

Borley Rectory Ghost
Borley Rectory -- a rare pictorial representation of the Borley haunting showing Borley Rectory, the phantom nun and the ghostly coach and horses

The Apple by Kay Nielsen. A very pale Pierrot sits in a fantasy Garden of Eden holding up an apple picked from the tree behind, around which a snake is coiled... Date: 1932

Comic postcard, Scotsman with whisky barrel bagpipes. Date: circa 1900s

Advert for Gordons Gin 1929
Advertisement for Gordons Gin, as endorsed by S. M. Jolly, bartender at the Ambassadors Club in London. 1929

Advertisement, Buchanans Black & White Whisky
Advertisement for Buchanans Black & White Whisky, Christmas 1927. 1927

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

St. Marys Cathedral, Sydney, Australia
Seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney

The Conversion of St. Paul or, The Road to Damascus (oil on canvas)
XMN184714 The Conversion of St. Paul or, The Road to Damascus (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Banquet des Chevaliers de l Ordre du Saint-Esprit donne au chateau de Fontainebleau le 14 mai 1633, French School. The Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit sit at two long tables

Bomb damage. The scene in a street in East Ham, East London, typical of so many after an air raid

Native American Indians do the Snow-Shoe Dance

HOPI KACHINA DOLL. Talavai (Morning Singer), a Hopi spirit or Kachina, dressed in a cape and headdress. Carved wooden doll from Arizona

Butler Advises Wooster
It might be judicious, said Jeeves, " if you were to attempt to persuade his lordship that the spirit in which you embraced Miss Stoker was a purely brotherly one."

Margery Crandon 7
Spirit photo of controversial American medium Margery, with alleged spirit faces. Few today would attempt a defence of Margery - writes investigator J Gordon Melton

Mumler Photo 1870
Photograph of Moses A Dow and the spirit of Mabel Warren

Spirit Photo Mumler
Photo by William Mumler, showing Mrs Lincoln with the spirit of her husband, Abraham Lincoln

Holloway Road, Islington, North London, with a large public house on the corner. Date: circa 1905

Scots terrier, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky
Advertising showcard, Scots terrier dog, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Advertisement for Hennessy cognac. Date: circa 1930s

Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley, spiritualists
Rev Francis Ward Monck (right, c. 1842-?)) and William Oxley (1823-1905), spiritualists. Oxley was a Methodist, Swedenborgian, spiritualist and writer based in Manchester

Materialisation of Geordie, controlling spirit of Annie Fairlamb (later Mrs J B Mellon, 1850-1938). He was described as a tall Scotsman who had lived most of his life in Newcastle. Date: 19th century

MAYPOLE DANCING
The spirit of Merrie England still persists here in the village of Kingsteignton, Devon, England, dancing round the Maypole on May Day. Date: 1950s

WW2 greetings card, London Carries On, by Joseph Bato, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

Miranda, Prospero and Ariel, from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, c
XYC111998 Miranda, Prospero and Ariel, from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 70.5x92.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

MEDIUM DURING SÔÇ░ANCE, 1912. The medium Eva C. with a materialization on her head and a luminous apparition between her hands

Mexico. Skeletal Catrinas, figures celebrating Dia de Los Muertos

Alleged Abnormal levitation of a table
Undated photograph of the alleged abnormal levitation of a table (inverted), photographed at a sance with Mrs Poole of Winnipeg. HPG/1/7/25

The method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums
Undated photograph showing the method of linking up hands and feet of sitting mediums by means of electrical control. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Sketches of Cricket in India, 1890
A series of sketches by an English Cavalry Officer of a game of cricket played between an Indian College and British Officers, in India, 1890

Kluski Spirit Glove
Cast of a spirit glove made at Warsaw by Franek Kluski (pseudonym) (1874 - ?) in the presence of Richet, Geley and others

Home, Resting Head
American spirit medium

Pentecost : the Dove
The Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove, to the wonder of the disciples

Witch of Endor
She summons up the spirit of Samuel, at Sauls request

Cook / Katie King Photo 4
Katie King manifests at the home of Sir William Crookes, though neither of the two sitters seems particularly interested in the spirit

Ceiling of the Spanish Synagogue in Prague
Anne Ponsen

Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191273 Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Adverts, Robertsons Whisky, William McKinnon & Co
Adverts for Robertsons Whisky, Dundee, and William McKinnon & Co, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth
Advert for Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth, Scotland, with a curling scene. 1905

Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First
Britain Always First - poster celebrating Britihs achievements in breaking speed records on land, water, air and rail. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

The Evil Spirits, c. 1899. Creator: Auguste Rodin
The Evil Spirits, c. 1899

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
View of the worm tubs, where spirit vapour is condensed, at Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh. Date: 1890

Advertisement For Black And White Scotch Whisky. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

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Unseen yet ever-present, the spirit transcends time and space. From the ethereal guardian angel watching over us in 1897 to Winston Churchill embodying the indomitable Spirit of Britain, its influence is undeniable. Even in advertisements like Gilbeys Scotch Whisky and Seagers Gin, it whispers through every sip, infusing moments with a touch of magic. Intriguingly, the Martian landscape captured by the Spirit rover image reminds us that this intangible force knows no boundaries – it reaches far beyond our earthly realm. Just as Gin Juggarnath stirred hearts in 1835 with its spirited allure, so too does Margaret Morris captivate as a British dancer and choreographer who breathed life into movement. Artistic expressions also pay homage to this enigmatic essence; Ferri's interpretation of The Guardian Angel after Pietro da Cortona speaks volumes about its protective nature. And let's not forget how Linherr Vermouth entices us with promises of an elevated experience through their captivating poster advertisement. But perhaps it is Shakespeare's Ariel from The Tempest who best captures the essence – forever boundless and free-spirited. It embodies progress itself, just like The Spirit of Progress that propels humanity forward. Whether found within ourselves or observed in others, spirit defies definition but leaves an everlasting impression on our lives. It inspires courage during challenging times and adds zest to celebratory moments. So let your own spirit soar high while embracing those around you – for within each one lies a unique spark waiting to ignite.