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William H. Mumler
early life and career william h. mumler, an american spirit photographer, was born in 1832 in boston, united states. before dedicating himself to the art of photography, mumler honed his skills as a jewellery engraver—a craft that instilled precision and attention to detail—in the bustling city. this formative experience undoubtedly shaped his artistic sensibilities. it wasn’t until he stumbled upon the serendipitous discovery of photog
raphing his deceased cousin's apparition that mumler embarked on his extraordinary journey into spirit photography, forever altering the landscape of Victorian art and science. rise to fame and notable works mumler swiftly ascended to prominence thanks to images that captivated audiences and challenged conventional perceptions of reality. among his most celebrated creations are: photograph of mary todd lincoln with the ghost of her hus…