The Solved Mystery of the Hidden Mothers
The Solved Mystery of the Hidden Mothers These photos have inspired all kinds of nightmares and horror movies. What’s up with these creepy-looking human figures hiding behind toddlers, peeking behind curtains? Hooded ladies holding babies, others posing as sofas as if we couldn’t see their feet coming out of the blankets. The Victorian era has always been considered a very creepy one when it comes to photography (post-mortem photos are only the most eloquent example). But at least this time, the explanation behind these weird looking photos is something that we can at least remotely relate to. Ever tried taking photos of babies or pets? It’s surely hard to make sure they stay put. Now that doesn’t seem to be an important issue, we can take as many photos as we want. But back in the Victorian era, photography was a privilege: having your portrait taken was indeed a big deal and often a once in a lifetime occasion. It was expensive to take one photo, let alone several, and it ...