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  • Haunted Photographs: Spiritualism and the Rise and Fall of William H. Mumler

Haunted Photographs: Spiritualism and the Rise and Fall of William H. Mumler

    Tyler School of Art and Architecture
    Portrait of a woman with alleged spirit in background

    Tyler's Department of Art History presents a guest lecture by Dr. Sarah Iepson, Art Department Chair and Associate Professor; Community College of Philadelphia. She will be speaking about William Mumler, a spirit photographer from the 1860s, who attempted to capture images of ghosts and other spiritual entities in the late 19th century.

    Image:  William H. Mumler. 1862-75. Unidentified woman with female spirit, albumen silver print. Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

    This event is made possible by the General Activities Fund (GAF)

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    Created By: Tyler School of Art and Architecture
    Sponsors: Tyler Department of Art History
    Open To: Public
    Intended Audience: Everyone
    Type: Lecture

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