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Images with Special Subjects

Spirit Photography Since the 19th century photography has been used to "prove" the existence of ghosts and spirits. Judge for yourself. Memento Mori Photography and Loss *New Section 7/2005 Some of our post-mortem and memorial photographs Special People In a less sensitive era these people were called "freaks". They were the staple of sideshows and "dime museums" like P.T. Barnum's. All Dressed Up Photographs in Costume People often dress in their best clothes to be photographed but these photographs show people in some unusual costumes.   Point of View Most portraits are made with the subject facing the camera but this group of photographs show exceptions to that convention. *Flint the Mesmerist One Special Photograph The internet search for understanding of one special photograph. * Updated 7/2005

Return to The Collection of Collections page Collection of Collections Site Map Contact us at studio@brightbytes.com **NOTE** All items on the Collection of Collections web site are in our private collection and are NOT for sale. From time to time duplicate items from our collection will be offered for sale in the Do You Remember This? shop on the GoAntiques cyber mall. Visit the Do You Remember This? inventory page for photographica and toaster related collectibles. Please feel free to write us if you want to chat or share information about areas we collect but we will NOT give appraisals. © Bright Bytes Studio - Do not use images without permission Updated on 7/2005