Haunted When it Rains, “is a mediated theater event exploring the possibilities technology provides to expand the performance of myth. Inspired by the Victorian Séance, Haunted seeks to stage a realm of vision, interacting with technology to manifest a performance present with ghosts and persistent memories.” The website offers pages of Victorian Post-Mortem photographs.
Disturbing but fascinating stuff.
You can also view video clips of the performance here.
I found a few neat Lizzie B related items on eBay I wanted to pass along for your consideration.
Lizzie Borden hair clips by Capgun Cowgirl. I own a few pieces by this artist and recommend her to you.
Vintage Lizzie Borden paperweight—the auction says it is in excellent condition. Measures 2.75 by 4.25 inches. The seller is located in Fairhaven. Starting bid is only $19.99.
Lizzie Borden’s Axe, or so the ad says! How they know this model is similar to the one from the murder house is beyond me!
This is an Underhill Edge Tool Company axe, the same model that was found in Lizzie Borden’s house that August of 1892. This one has the intitals “O D” carved on the handle, so I don’t think it was actually Lizzie’s….but it’s an interesting little bit of memorabilia for Lizzie fans.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vs. Lizzie A. Borden, also known as The Knowlton Papers. This out of print book is a MUST HAVE for any Bordenphile. The starting bid is $75 and the last one went for over $200.
Happy Bidding and Good Luck!
Intrepid Reporter found this poem about Lizzie (they spell her “Lizzie Bordon”) from 1998. It is rather nice. Take a gander here.
A lovely color photo postcard of Nance O’Neil is for sale on eBay at the moment. Starting bid is $45 but the card is quite nice.
As you know, Nance O’Neil was a stage and early film actress who had a friendship with Lizzie Borden.
The auction ad reads:
As an actress she was the star in companies featuring the young John and Lionel Barrymore, but she remains known to posterity in part due to the fact that she was allegedly the lesbian lover of the legendary accused murderess Lizzie Borden. A rare original color photographic postcard of Nance O’Neil with New Year’s 1906 greetings and message to reverse. Light wear else fine. Buyer pays insured shipping. Reduced postage for buyers of multiple items. Credit cards accepted with Paypal. Inquiries always welcome, and you can visit the OldTheatreShop site by clicking on the “Me” page. Please visit my other eBay auctions for more early theatre and historical autographs, broadsides, photographs and programs and great actor and actress cabinet photos and CDV’s.
Field of Screams/ Lizzie Borden Contest!
Be prepared to be scared this October at Field of Screams! We are “dying” for you to visit us! Field of Screams is located at 179 Plain Meeting House Rd. West Greenwich, RI. We are open Thursday thru Sunday night from October 6th- October 30th, plus the Monday of Columbus Day weekend.
When you’re there, make sure not to miss the Field of Screams/ Lizzie Borden Contest!
To enter to win, viewers are being asked to go to Field of Screams every Saturday in October from 6:30-9pm. You can also enter to win on-line right here. The first four (4) winners will receive one (1) gift basket filled with prizes from Field of Screams, the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast and FOX Providence. One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a gift basket and a gift certificate for a one night stay at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast for any room up to a $250 value. Contest runs from October 2nd – October 30th.
Tickets for Field of Screams go on sale at 6:30pm and gates close at 9pm. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the horror continues for an extra hour. Field of Screams will not be open on Halloween night. Admission is $15 for adults and $13 for children 12 and under. For more information and detailed directions, visit the Web site at http://www.HauntedHayride.Net or call ahead at 258-9246.
To enter, please fill out the form below.
An email from Dunn & Powell Books:
Dunn and Powell Books Mystery Sale List #11 is now available for download at our website. This list is comprised of almost 3000 mysteries reduced in price from 30 to 50 percent and is available in these formats:
http://www.dpbooks.com/sale11.htm (html for maximum compatibility & online viewing)
http://www.dpbooks.com/sale11.pdf (pdf , best for printing – you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)Remember that the prices printed in this list have not been reduced. In SECTION ONE you will be charged only 70% of the the listed price (a book priced at $50.00 will cost you $35.00) . In SECTION TWO (beginning with item #497) you will be charged only 50% of the listed price (a book priced at $20 will cost you $10).
This list is available online only…no printed copies will be mailed. These books were randomly selected by our computer within certain parameters. We have not sifted through and removed any titles! We ask that your order consist of a minimum of two books from this list. Also, please note that this special sale is valid now through November 30, 2006.
Thank you and good hunting,
Steve Powell
William DunnDunn & Powell Books
13 Hideaway Lane
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288 4665
dpbooks@adelphia.net
The History Channel offers up a video Lizzie Borden quiz, hosted by actress Tyne Daly. It is only a little over a minute in length, but it is kewl nonetheless that Lizzie is included here. I really like Ms. Daly’s voice in this clip. An excellently produced little gem—thanks to Intrepid Reporter for the find.
You know it is Halloween time when eBay explodes with very kewl items for your perfect scary party or house decor. Here is a great item—a carved bust of Lizzie Borden, measuring roughly 31″H x 22″W x 5″D.
It doesn’t matter that it doesn’t exactly look like her—what counts is they tried, and I think, mostly succeeded in capturing an angry woman who looks like she did the dastardly deeds.
Bidding starts at $49.99.
While doing an image search for Lizzie Borden, I came across a most unusual hit. The photo is of the BTK killer, but the caption in Google images is Lizzie Borden. While murder is not a laughing matter, I thought this photographic faux pas to be HI-larious.
Found a link to an article about the sixth annual Lizzie Borden expo in Fall River titled “Lizzie Borden remembered with bouquets, August Expo” from the Standard Times from July of 1997. The full text of the article is online for you to read. A very interesting piece.
If you have some bucks to spend and really want to spice up your Halloween party or scare the bejebeezes out of the neighborhood kids, consider purchasing some haunted furniture from The Scarefactory!
My favorites are the Exobed Blaster and the Easy Chair Ghould. Around $3000 each. Kewl!!!
When Lizzie made her 19 week trip to Europe from June 21 – Nov. 1, 1890, she sailed aboard the SS Scythia.
Intrepid Reporter (bless him) found this amazing site that lists the voyages of this Cunard Line vessel, which includes the dates of Lizzie’s passage.
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