Focus 45: Spirit Photography: History and Creation

Nineteenth-century spirit photographs continue to delight and amuse us. But why were these photographs made? And, more to the point, how were they made? Historic Process Specialist Nick Brandreth and Associate Curator Heather A. Shannon use objects in the museum's collection to dive into these questions.
Generous support for this talk and demonstration provided by Art Bridges.
This talk and demonstration has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: NEH CARES.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this talk, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

[@markosterman419]

I am glad that the faux ghost negative set I made in wet collodion was featured in this this presentation. Nice job Nick on explaining how it works!

[@martinwilliams9866]

I would suggest that the anchor is symbolic of stability & not moving, so it may mean the spirit is temporary anchored to the material-physical world

[@frederick3467]

Brilliant talks really enjoyed, high quality

[@kath408]

Absolutely love it

[@TheStockwell]

38:26 I appreciate how masks are apparently required in the afterlife. Even when you've shuffled off this mortal coil, one shouldn't let down one's guard and think pandemics are only for the living. 😬

[@daman0015]

18:09

[@InuyashaNaruto8]

If there is an android way let me know

[@markking1922]

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[@keatomic]

Audio is garbage. I'll pass on this as it makes me doubt every claim that you are remotely professional associated with a University. Downvoted sincerely.

[@Dsoff87]

I agree! Every interesting, well-researched, high quality lecture over zoom provided to you for free MUST use professional condenser mics in a studio recording environment. Honestly dude, this is the most ridiculous comment I’ve seen on KZbin in a while.