This Gallery features visual elements related to Elizabeth Gaskell's narrative "The Old Nurse's Story" in Haunted Victorians: An Anthology of Literary Exhibitions.

Images in this Exhibit

Furnivall Family Tree

This chart shows the relationships between members of the Furnivall family as described through Hester's narration. As there are many people mentioned with the same name, similar names, or convoluted connections, the goal of this visual is to provide a more clear depiction to reference when reading the story.  

(Image by author)

Victorian Organ

A victorian-style house organ similar to the one depicted in Furnivall Manor. (publicdomainpictures.net)

Victorian Manor with Overgrowth

The exterior of Furnivall Manor is described as clear in the front, but overrun by branches and vegetation along the sides. (publicdomainpictures.net)

Elizabeth Gaskell

This is a photo of the author of "The Old Nurse's Story", Elizabeth Gaskell. Gaskell is depicted sitting on an ornate chair, reading a book. This image was found using the Creative Commons database. "Mrs. Gaskell [front]" by Boston Public Library is licensed under…

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