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  • Symbols and talismans from Hindu, pagan and Jewish religions illustrating superstition. Engraving.
  • Truth represented as the word of God assailed by persecution, superstition, tradition, betrayal and violence. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.
  • A rosary, a medallion of St Benedict, a charm said to cause loss of eyesight, and hands showing lines and features to be interpreted by palmistry (including lines forecasting violent death); all illustrating 'superstition'. Engraving.
  • On superstitions connected with the history and practice of medicine and surgery / By Thomas Joseph Pettigrew.
  • The hand of destiny : the folk-lore and superstitions of everyday life / by C.J.S. Thompson.
  • The pains of gout could be eased by boiling rosemary leaves and tying them, wrapped in linen, round the afflicted members. Encyclopaedia of Superstitions, E. & M. Radford : 'Zyloric' Allopurinol.
  • The pains of gout could be eased by boiling rosemary leaves and tying them, wrapped in linen, round the afflicted members. Encyclopaedia of Superstitions, E. & M. Radford : 'Zyloric' Allopurinol.
  • If anyone suffering from sore throat ties his (or her) left stocking round his throat on going to bed, he will be better in the morning. Encyclopaedia of Superstitions, E. & M. A. Radford.
  • If anyone suffering from sore throat ties his (or her) left stocking round his throat on going to bed, he will be better in the morning. Encyclopaedia of Superstitions, E. & M. A. Radford.
  • A postcard a lucky charm which is illustrated by a hunchback. Chromolithograph.
  • Folio 31 recto, Wellcome MS Persian 466.
  • Folio 41r, Wellcome MS Persian 466.
  • An ornate lucky charm in the form of a hand. Chromolithograph.
  • Folio 30v-31r, Wellcome MS Persian 466.
  • Folio 40v, Wellcome MS Persian 466.
  • Folio 30v, Wellcome MS Persian 466.
  • Folio 40v-41r, Wellcome MS Persian 466.
  • The egg story : 6 / [British Egg Information Service].
  • Graeco-Roman phallic amulet
  • The egg story : 6 / [British Egg Information Service].
  • Graeco-Roman phallic amulet
  • A postcard with a pressed sprig of Edeilweiss and ribbon of Belgium flag, saluting the Belgium soldiers. Pressed flower on card.
  • Graeco-Roman phallic amulet
  • Two coin-like amulets used to ward off vipers and the effects of their bites. Pen drawing.
  • Graeco-Roman phallic amulet
  • A postcard wishing good luck illustrated by various lucky charms. Chromolithograph.
  • A credulous congregation listening to a sermon by a fiery preacher. Engraving by T. Cook, 1798, after W. Hogarth.
  • Demonology and devil-lore / Moncure D. Conway.
  • Demonology and devil-lore / Moncure D. Conway.
  • A postcard wishing good luck illustrated by various lucky charms. Chromolithograph.