Framed Print : Slade on Trial
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Slade on Trial
Henry Slade, on trial at Bow Street, London, is accused of trickery by Professor Ray Lankester
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1876 Accused Lankester Mediumship Professor Slade Trial Trickery Paranormal
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Slade on Trial Framed Print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece of photographic history transports you back to the intriguing world of Victorian London, where Henry Slade stands trial at Bow Street. Accused of trickery by the renowned Professor Ray Lankester, this dramatic moment in time is brilliantly captured in this stunning black and white image. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a museum-quality presentation that adds an air of sophistication to any space. Elevate your home or office décor with this captivating piece of history and relive the intrigue of a bygone era.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.8cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures the intense moment of Henry Slade's trial at Bow Street, London, in 1876. Slade, a well-known medium and spiritualist, stood accused of trickery by Professor Ray Lankester, a prominent skeptic and scientist. The trial, held at the Bow Street Police Court, drew significant attention from the public and the press, as the paranormal world was a subject of great fascination and controversy during this time. Slade, dressed in a formal suit and looking directly at the camera, appears calm and composed despite the serious allegations against him. Professor Lankester, standing to his left, looks determined and resolute, holding a small object in his hand. Reports suggest that this object was a piece of bent metal rod, which Lankester claimed Slade had manipulated during a seance to create the illusion of supernatural phenomena. The trial marked a significant moment in the history of spiritualism and the paranormal, as it highlighted the growing skepticism towards mediums and their abilities. The incident also underscored the importance of scientific inquiry and critical thinking in evaluating claims of the supernatural. Despite the outcome of the trial, Slade continued to practice as a medium, and the debate over the authenticity of spiritualism and mediumship persisted for decades. This photograph offers a glimpse into a fascinating moment in history, when the boundaries between science and the supernatural were being tested and challenged. It also serves as a reminder of the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the mysteries of the universe.
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