Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1957 Ed Gein Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1957 Photo of The Plainfield Ghoul Edward Theodore Gein. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Pictured here following his arrest in 1957, the prolific serial killer Ed Gein remains one of the most prominent criminals of the twentieth century. He sparked national controversy for his horrific crimes, which included murder and grave robbing. Authorities discovered numerous items made from human remains during a search of the one hundred fifty-five-acre farm he had inherited after the death of his father in 1940. Gein and his brother Henry had cared for their deeply religious mother, Augusta, until Henry's mysterious death in 1944 following a brush fire on the property.
Shortly after Henry's death, Augusta suffered a paralyzing stroke, and Gein continued to live in the family home. When she died in 1945, he boarded up her rooms to preserve them, while the rest of the house fell into disarray. In 1957, the disappearance of local hardware store owner Bernice Worden led investigators to question Gein. His name was the last to appear in the store ledger, and he was arrested by authorities the same day. A search of the farm uncovered evidence of multiple crimes, shocking the nation.
This photograph became a sensational symbol of Gein's legacy and the public shock that followed. Captured during a time of postwar optimism and societal progress, it remains a chilling and authentic piece of true crime history.
