The exorcism of a ghost. Engraving by E. Portbury, 1827, after F.P. Stephanoff.
- Stephanoff, Francis Philip, 1788-1860.
- Date:
- Oct. 1827
- Reference:
- 11545i
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A ghost story set in Rostherne, Cheshire, involving a gipsy who foretells the marriage of Mary Spenser, who is shown on the right of the engraving after she has seen a ghost. She is discovered in the pantry of a house by her mother, the Thatcher, Corporal Crucifix, and "old Madge", who is shown on the staircase, left background
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London (Poultry) : Published for the Proprietor by Robert Jennings, Oct. 1827.
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1 print : engraving
Lettering
The ghost laid. Painted by F.P. Stephanoff. Engraved by Edw.d Portbury.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 11545i
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