View-Master 2 Reel Set
A Case of Levitation: The Story of Frances Naylor
by Christopher Schneberger. The limited edition View-Master set comprises 2 reels (14 images) plus a printed booklet detailing the amazing story of Francis Naylor. The reels are new, custom made at the Fisher-Price factory for the artist and creator, Christopher Schneberger. Each reel is signed and hand numbered.
This Reel Set was made in conjunction with an exhibition by the same name, and features the images of Frances Naylor made by her father during her amazing period of levitation. Read below for a description of the fascinating tale created by the artist:
Frances Naylor's legs were amputated when she was only two years old due to a circulatory problem. But when she was thirteen Frances began having powerful dreams that she could walk. One morning after such a dream, she woke to find she had the ability to levitate.
Her mother was a devoutly religious woman and forbade Frances from displaying this ability outside their home. Her father was fascinated however, and made a number of stereo photographs of his daughter as she floated about their house.
Just as mysteriously as it began, the ability to levitate was lost about a month later, and Frances sunk into a deep depression. She was later institutionalized and died of pneumonia. The photographs which her father made remain as the only record of this amazing occurrence.
Limited Edition (300)