Title

The method known as 'Pepper's Ghost'

Caption

Engraving depicting the method known as 'Pepper's Ghost'. An image of a 'ghost' is projected onto the stage with the use of mirrors and reflected light. To the audience the 'ghost' appears to be on the stage. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_187

License type

Rights managed

Available size

180,0Mb (8,9Mb) / 29,2in x 23,9in / 8759 x 7183 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Method Pepper's Ghost Ghost Haunting Haunt Projection Projected Theatre Entertainment Stage Mirrors Mirror Reflection Reflected Audience Limelight Lights Light Drummond Light Oxy-hydrogen light Apparition Phantom Spirit Spectre Charlatan Technology 19th Century