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Horatio Gordon Robley and his collection of severed heads, 1895.
During the 19th century, Horatio Gordon Robley was a renowned collector of the macabre and the obscure, specializing in collecting "Mokomokai"—otherwise known as the preserved heads of New Zealand's Māori people.
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A patient undergoing treatment for mental illness in 19th century Germany.
In this 1890 picture, a woman is shown standing in a narrow cell, her arms affixed to the wall in a crucifixion pose. Though seemingly inhumane, at the time it was seen as a reasonable treatment for those suffering from mental illness in Germany.
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This group of "witches" in 1875.
This tintype photograph shows a group of women posing with their broomsticks and owl.
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