Description: The FOX SISTERS 1/6 Ambrotype Communicators to the Dead c. 1860 Lot of 2 These girls are dripping with jewelry and nation-wide success! For your consideration is this rare Ambrotype of the Fox Sisters, c.1856. This trio captivated audiences with their claims of speaking with the dead! High society socialites paid exorbitant amounts to obtain a private seance. Mary Todd Lincoln was a regular. P.T. Barnum once commissioned a showing as well. Magician Harry Houdini set out to prove the girls were frauds and exposed much of their exploits. I personally verify my listings as authentic by my stringent standards of evaluation and experience. However, if you do not agree, please do not purchase. These images may be grandfathered into a publication I am involved with and not subject to compensation. This is a great opportunity for someone who can decide for themself as to the identity. I believe time will vindicate your intuition and research. Bid accordingly. All sales are final. Visit my other rare photo listings! Condition Notes: First 1/6th plate has minor age-related case wear. Sharp and crisp image! The smaller 1/9th plate (last image) has a cracked glass cover as seen. It will accompany the sale of the first image. FREE SHIPPING Worldwide Insured.
Price: 19000 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-10-12T02:19:22.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1860
Production Technique: Ambrotype
Subject: Fox
