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Spirit Photography History & Demonstration

Friday, October 28, 2022, 1 p.m., Online
Woman with three ghostly heads surrounding her

William H. Mumler (American, 1832–1884), Possibly Fannie Conant with three spirits, ca. 1865. Albumen silver print. George Eastman Museum, purchase.

Just in time for Halloween, Historic Process Specialist Nick Brandreth and Department of Photography Cataloger Kate Kaluzny provide insight into the history and culture of spirit photography, using samples from the collection. Join us for this live virtual demonstration to learn more about a subject that fascinated a 19th-century audience and continues to captivate us today.

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Recorded demonstration from 10/28/22

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