Fun Facts About Spirit Photography
Spirit photography emerged in the 19th century as a popular trend, largely initiated by Boston photographer William H. Mumler in the 1860s. He gained significant notoriety for his portraits that appeared to show living subjects alongside the ghostly apparitions of deceased loved ones. His most famous work is a portrait of a grieving Mary Todd Lincoln with the faint figure of her late husband, President Abraham Lincoln, standing behind her.
The phenomenon's rise coincided with the Spiritualism movement and the widespread grief following the Civil War, offering tangible comfort to many…
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