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The late 19th century saw a rise in spiritualism in the United States and the world. Indeed, even Mrs. Abraham Lincoln was convinced that ghosts and spirits existed and this, in part, fueled others in similar beliefs. Photography at the time was still rather unaccessible and misunderstood by the ordinary citizen, their images usually taken by photographers in studios. Enter the dishonest photographer to the popular spiritual seance scene, and an opportunity for a past buck appeared. These…

This is a digital download of a photo of a Victorian couple on their wedding day. There is a ghost in the image. Once your payment is received, you will receive a link to download three versions of this image - 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14. You can use these images as you wish for either your Halloween projects or frame them to add something unique to your Halloween decor! Great wall or mantle art! This listing is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD and not for the actual paper product. Once your payment is…

This is a digital download of an 1800s woman with a skull face (skeleton portrait) that I created using a skull photograph and a vintage portrait. Once your payment is received, you will receive a link to download two versions of this image -5x7, and 8x10. The 8x10 will also print well as a 16x20. You can use these images as you wish for either your Halloween projects or frame them to add something unique to your Halloween decor! You can even print them a bit larger than the suggested sizes…

In 1882 and 1884, Madam Violet of Edinburgh was chosen as the scariest woman alive. He was separated from the darkness of the vampire lair located in England.

This is a digital download of three Victorian witches. You can use this image as you wish for either your Halloween projects or frame it to add something unique to your Halloween decor! Great wall or mantle art! This listing is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD and not for the actual paper product. Once your payment is processed, you will be able to access your digital downloads as soon as you complete your order. Simply go to "purchases and reviews" in your Etsy account and click on the "download files"…

<b>These creepy novelty photos demonstrate that Victorians had a weird sense of humor.</b>

Wearing widow's weeds and holding photograph of their loved ones, photos show Victorians in mourning as part of a trend that saw them pictured in the throes of their grief.

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The first six months after the death of a husband was known as “heavy mourning.” The widow was required by society to wear only dresses made entirely of a dull crepe cloth or Henrietta cloth covered entirely with black crepe and secured with mourning pins. The dye used to make the crepe black was especially caustic smelling and easily rubbed off on the skin. Etiquette required the face to be covered completely by the veil when in public.

I have been having fun printing up some great pictures I have found randomly online to use in different projects and props. I use glossy photo paper and on...

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Author Ransom Riggs was completely inspired by the following creepy Victorian photos for his film.

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