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Planchette or Ouija board, c1880. Method of using the Planchette for spirit writing during a seance
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Planchette or Ouija board, c1880. Method of using the Planchette for spirit writing during a seance
Planchette or Ouija board, c1880. Method of using the Planchette for spirit writing during a seance. From The Practical Dictionary of Mechanics, editor Edward H Knight (New York and London, c1880). Wood engraving
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Board C1880 Dictionary Editor Edward Knight Mechanics Method Occult Practical Prognostication Spirit Wood Writing York Ouija Planchette Seance
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This print showcases a Planchette or Ouija board from the late 19th century. The image, taken from "The Practical Dictionary of Mechanics" edited by Edward H Knight in New York and London around 1880, depicts the method of using this intriguing tool for spirit writing during a seance. Crafted out of wood and intricately engraved, the Planchette exudes an air of mystery and occult fascination. Its smooth surface bears witness to countless sessions where individuals sought to communicate with spirits beyond our realm. With its delicate yet purposeful design, it served as a conduit between the living and the departed. During a seance, participants would place their hands on the planchette's small platform while lightly touching a pencil resting atop it. As they concentrated their energy and intentions, guided by unseen forces, the planchette would glide across paper or boards covered in letters or symbols. Through these ethereal movements, messages from another world were believed to be conveyed. This historical artifact not only represents an era when spiritualism was at its peak but also serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring curiosity about what lies beyond our mortal existence. It is both an object of wonderment and contemplation—a window into a time when people sought answers through supernatural means. As we gaze upon this remarkable engraving today, let us reflect on how human ingenuity has always found ways to explore life's mysteries—whether through science or spirituality—and how even centuries later
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