Metal Print : Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning

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Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning

2602570 Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning; (add.info.: Housemaid startled by a tilt-top table turning spontaneously. John Leech cartoon from Punch, London, 1860, when the fraudulent medium Daniel Douglas Home was holding fashionable seances.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38152822

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Fraud Occult Punch Scam Seance Spiritualism Supernatural

15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print

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Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.

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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical drawing from 1860 captures a moment of shock and disbelief as a housemaid is startled by a tilt-top table turning spontaneously during a seance. The fraudulent medium Daniel Douglas Home was known for holding fashionable seances in London at the time, tapping into the growing interest in spiritualism and the occult. The cartoon, created by John Leech for ''Punch'' magazine, is scathing in its portrayal of the supernatural phenomenon that was sweeping through society. The exaggerated expressions on the faces of those present convey both fear and skepticism towards the supposed powers of Home. In this scene, we see the housemaid caught off guard as she witnesses something beyond her comprehension. The chaos and confusion surrounding her add to the humor and absurdity of the situation. Through this drawing, Leech not only pokes fun at fraudulent mediums like Home but also critiques society's willingness to believe in such scams. It serves as a reminder to remain vigilant against charlatans who prey on people's desire for connection with the otherworldly. Overall, this cartoon is a fascinating snapshot of Victorian-era beliefs and attitudes towards spirituality and deception.

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