Spiritualist Collection (page 2)

Man with Ghosts head in his lap
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

Dr Frederick L H Willis, American spiritualist and physician
Dr Frederick Llewellyn Hovey Willis (1830-1914), American spiritualist minister and physician. He grew up in the same household as Louisa May Alcott and her family

William Stainton Moses, spirit medium
Rev William Stainton Moses (1839-1892), Anglican clergyman, spiritualist, spirit medium and writer (under the pen name M A Oxon)

Albert von Schrenck-Notzing, physician and researcher
Dr Albert Freiherr von Schrenck-Notzing (1862-1929), German physician, psychiatrist and psychical researcher. He investigated various spiritualist mediums

Houdini Posing With Female Medium
Escapologist Harry Houdini posing with the confessed fraudulent medium, Anna Clark Benninghoffer in the early twentieth century. Date: circa 1915

A sance with Willi Schneider
Undated flashlight photograph taken during a sance with Willi Schneider in his home town of Braunau, Austria, showing a white cloth " phantom" pinned to a curtain by means of a safety pin

Caricature of Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Hart-Davies
Caricature of Susan Willis Fletcher, spiritualist, and Mrs Juliette Hart-Davies, her victim. Fletcher was convicted of obtaining jewellery by deception from Mrs Hart-Davies. 1881

Man with Sisters Ghost
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

Woman with spirit baby
From: Spookland, Thomas Shekleton Henry, Clyde Publishing, 1902: Mrs Mellon Spiritualist with Cissie the baby spirit, apparition ghost, phantom, spectre. Date: 1894

Emma Hardinge Britten with Beethovens Ghost
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

FLAMMARION, Camille (1842 - 1925). French astronomer. Oil

M Hallgarth, spiritualist, in a studio photo. Date: circa 1870s

Miss or Mrs Leece, spiritualist, in a studio photo. Date: 19th century

Couple using a Telesphere
A couple using a Telesphere, a form of planchette or ouija board. Date: early 20th century

George Robert Tapp, spiritualist, member of the Dalston Association of Enquirers into Spiritualism. He attended meetings during which the medium Florence Cook materialised the spirit of Katie King

F W Percival, spiritualist belonging to the circle of William Stainton Moses, spirit medium. Date: 19th century

Georgina Houghton, spiritualist writer and medium
Georgina Houghton (?-1887), spiritualist writer and medium, seen here with her mothers spirit hovering behind her. The photographer was later exposed as a fraud. Date: 19th century

J H Gledstanes, spiritualist
J H Gledstanes (1828-?), Victorian spiritualist. Date: 1872

David Duguid, James Bowman and H Nisbet
David Duguid (centre, 1832-1907), Scottish medium best known for his automatic and direct drawings. Seen here with James Bowman, photographer (left), and H Nisbet, publisher (right)

Anna Eliza Lord Chamberlain, American spiritualist
Anna Eliza Lord Chamberlain (1842-?), American spiritualist, the first to give trance lectures in New York. Seen here with a guitar. Date: 19th century

Mrs J H (Fannie) Conant, American spirit medium
Mrs J H (Fannie or Fanny) Conant (1831-1875), American spirit medium and healer. Seen here with spirit hands and flowers in the background. Date: 19th century

Thomas Blyton, researcher into spiritualism
Thomas Blyton, spiritualist, secretary of the Dalston Association of Enquirers into Spiritualism. He hosted seances by Florence Cook in the early 1870s

Edward T Bennett, spiritualist and author
Edward T Bennett, spiritualist, psychical researcher and author. Date: circa 1874

Caroline E Bassett, Victorian spiritualist. Date: 19th century

Dame Edith Lyttelton, writer, campaigner and spiritualist
Dame Edith Sophy Lyttelton (nee Balfour, 1865-1948), writer, administrator, campaigner and spiritualist. She served as President of the Society for Psychical Research (1933-34)

Hannen Swaffer
HANNEN SWAFFER legendary Fleet Street journalist, also a spiritualist Date: 1880? - 1962

Samuel Carter Hall
SAMUEL CARTER HALL writer and spiritualist Date: 1800 - 1889

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). Nee Ehrich Weiss. American magician. With Senator Arthur Capper testifying before the Senate District Committee to expose fraud spiritualists and fortune tellers

ROBERT HARE (1781-1858). American chemist, inventor, and spiritualist. Painting by Rembrandt Peale

ROBERT HARE (1781-1858). American chemist, inventor, and spiritualist. Wood engraving, American, 1893

KATE FOX (1837-1892). American medium and spiritualist. Engraving by A. H. Ritchie, 19th century
KATE FOX (1837-1892). American medium and spiritualist. Engraving by A.H. Ritchie, 19th century

Nostradamus

Psychic, conceptual image

A portion of the electrical device for controlling mediums
Undated photograph showing a portion of the electrical device devised and demonstrated by Harry Price, for controlling mediums

Teleplasmic hand holding basket at a seance
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

Mediums William and Ira Davenport
Undated illustration of American mediums and spiritualists William and Ira Davenport. The Davenport Brothers were instrumental in building the popularity of the American Spiritualist movement prior

Card of Yogi Fazalelahi Sheikh
The card of Yogi Fazalelahi Sheikh - the Great Fire Walker and Famous Spiritualist

Willi & Rudi Schneider
The Schneider Family, with Rudi (second right) and his brother Willi (far right) - the Austrain spiritualist physical mediums pictures with their parents

Schneider Seance / Price
Rudi Schneider sitting in seance with Harry Price, who conducted experiments into his spiritualist powers

Edward Maitland 1824-97
Edawrd Maitland (1824 - 1897) - English humanitarian writer. A supporter for the rights of higher education for women, a spiritualist and founder of The Hermetic Society in 1884

AKSAKOF
ALEXANDER AKSAKOF (variously spelt) Russian spiritualist and distinguished psychical researcher

German Spiritualist Book
Poster for a German book, Der Spiritismus, designed to appeal to a populace disillusioned by their defeat in World War One

Robert Hare
ROBERT HARE American scientist and spiritualist, noted for devising machines whereby to contact the spirits

Judge Edmonds
JOHN WORTH EDMONDS American judge and spiritualist

KATE FOX
CATHERINE (KATE) FOX [Mrs Jencken] pioneer spiritualist who later admitted cheating, then withdrew her admission

Margaretta Fox
MARGARETTA FOX (Mrs Kane) American spiritualist pioneer, briefly the wife of explorer Elisha Kent Kane, then his widow

S R Britain
S R BRITAIN American spiritualist

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the World of Spiritualists" In a world where the boundaries between the seen and unseen blur, spiritualists have long captivated minds with their extraordinary abilities. From Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, to young Rudi Schneider at just 14 years old, these individuals have left an indelible mark on history. Seated alongside Harry Price, Willi Schneider's youthful face hides a profound connection to the ethereal realm. Together they delve into uncharted territories, exploring the depths of spirituality. Meanwhile, Rev Francis Ward Monck and William Oxley stand as beacons in their pursuit of understanding beyond what meets the eye. Emma Hardinge Britten emerges as a guiding light amidst this enigmatic landscape. Her wisdom illuminates pathways to enlightenment for those seeking solace in spiritual realms. And let us not forget Andrew Jackson Davis; his visionary insights continue to inspire generations even today. The method of linking hands and feet during seances becomes a conduit for communication with spirits from another plane. Through this physical connection, mediums bridge gaps between worlds and unlock secrets hidden within human consciousness. Witnessing phenomena like the Handkerchief Knot Test leaves skeptics astounded by inexplicable occurrences that defy logic or reason. Materializations such as Geordie - a controlling spirit - manifest before wide-eyed observers who question their own senses. A sketch capturing D. D Home's spirit head and shoulders serves as tangible evidence of otherworldly encounters that transcend our mortal existence. Cora L V Scott stands tall among American spiritualist mediums, her gifts offering solace and guidance to countless seekers yearning for answers beyond earthly comprehension. In this captivating realm where spirits whisper through veils separating life from death, we find ourselves drawn closer to unlocking age-old mysteries that lie dormant within our souls.