{"product_id":"antique-victorian-spiritualism-stereoview-photograph-mothers-ghost-c-1899","title":"Antique Victorian Spiritualism Stereoview Photograph ‘Mothers Ghost’ c.1899","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Antique Victorian Spiritualism Stereoview Photograph, ‘Mothers Ghost’, c.1899. It Depicts The Ghost Of A Mother Returning To See Her Child And Can Be Seen Hovering Over The Baby In The Crib.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaged Victorian Ghost Photos Are A Fascinating Blend Of Early Photographic Innovation, Spiritualism, And Theatrical Trickery. These Images, Popular In The Mid-To-Late 19th Century, Were Designed To Depict Ghosts Or Spirits, Often Ethereal Figures Hovering Near Or Interacting With Living Sitters. While Often Believed (Or Presented) As Authentic Spirit Photography, They Were Carefully Staged And Manipulated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Society Was Deeply Intrigued By Death And The Afterlife. The Spiritualist Movement, Which Claimed Communication With The Dead Via Séances, Mediums, And Spirit Writings, Grew Rapidly. The Idea Of Reconnecting With Lost Loved Ones Brought Comfort. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotography Was A New And Mysterious Medium. Techniques Were Poorly Understood By The General Public, Making It Ripe For Exploitation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Is A Lovely Example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age. No splits or tears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 17.7cm x 8.7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 18.90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55663064154495,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/86F87C07-0E28-43AC-A26B-BCF283847B8B.jpg?v=1751629250","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-spiritualism-stereoview-photograph-mothers-ghost-c-1899","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}