Murder Is Her Hobby

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© Smithsonian 2016

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Society & Culture

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Heiress, divorcée … mother of forensic science? Frances Glessner Lee was not your average 19th century woman. Using the skills that high-society ladies were expected to have -- like sewing, crafting, and knitting -- Frances revolutionized the male-dominated world of crime scene investigation. Her most celebrated contribution: 19 intricate dioramas depicting violent murder scenes. In this episode of Sidedoor, we'll explore Frances's morbid obsession, and discover why the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery has chosen to put them on display.

Duration

25:04 MINS

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Smithsonian Institution

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Heiress, divorcée … mother of forensic science? Frances Glessner Lee was not your average 19th century woman.

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36.1 MB

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Smithsonian Institution

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Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0000

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Smithsonian Institution

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