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Cottingley Fairy Case - Night Light

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Cottingley Fairy Case - Night Light

An Advert for the Nighlight supposedly used by the Cottingley Fairy children to forge the photos they produced. Date: December 1921

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Bogus Case Counterfeit Fabricated Fairies Fairy False Folklore Forged Sham Supernatural Supposedly


EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of the enchanting world of the Cottingley Fairies lies an intriguing tale of deception and folklore that continues to captivate audiences to this day. This photograph print transports us back to December 1921, a time when the Cottingley Fairy case, a series of images believed to depict real fairies, had the entire world in its thrall. At the center of this mystifying phenomenon were two young girls, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths, who claimed to have taken photographs of fairies in the woods near their homes in Cottingley, England. The images, which featured delicate, winged creatures interacting with the girls, were met with widespread skepticism and awe in equal measure. This photograph print showcases an intriguing artifact from this fascinating episode in history: a night light, supposedly used by the Cottingley Fairy children to forge the photographs they produced. The night light, with its gentle, ethereal glow, adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene, as if inviting us to ponder the true nature of the fairies and the girls' involvement in the creation of these enchanting images. However, as the truth behind the Cottingley Fairy case began to unravel, it was revealed that the girls had, in fact, staged the photographs using various props and their own ingenuity. The night light, it seems, was just one of the tools they used to create their intricate deception. Despite the revelation of the hoax, the Cottingley Fairy case remains an enduring part of folklore and the history of supernatural beliefs. This photograph print serves as a poignant reminder of the power of imagination and the allure of the unknown, inviting us to explore the captivating world of the Cottingley Fairies and the intrigue that surrounds them.

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