Here we see ectoplasm emerging from the nostril of one of Scotland's most famous materialisation mediums ever, Helen Duncan.
This photograph was taken by Harvey Metcalfe, F.C.I.S., during Helen
Duncan's early stages of development as a materialisation medium. It
should be pointed out that the materialisations at this stage were
experimental and were not intended to resemble deceased persons.
As can be clearly seen, Helen Duncan's feet were tied up and both hands
were held by two sitters. The materialisation clears shows an
attempt to materialise a baby. (The blindfold is to minimise the shock
which the flashlight could cause to the eyes of the medium, who is
extremely sensitive during this stage of the phenomena.)
