Stories
- Article
A symbol of a lost homeland
The story of one protective amulet from Palestine reveals a complex tale. Encompassing the personal history of an influential doctor and collector, it provides a window onto dispossession and exile, and the painful repercussions that are still felt today.
- Article
The evil eye and social anxiety
The ‘look’ of the evil eye is believed to bring bad luck, illness or even death. This ancient curse might be deliberate, inflicted with an envious glare, or it could be accidental, the result of undue attention or excessive praise.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Amulets & Charms [AMU] - Miracles & Faith healing [MIR].
Date: 1930s-1950sReference: WA/HMM/IC/3/P.11Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Archives and manuscripts
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M0005303: Dental amulets and charms
Date: November 1937Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/43/34Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Archives and manuscripts
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M0005305: English dental charms and amulets
Date: November 1937Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/43/36Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Archives and manuscripts
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M0005306: Eleven English dental charms and amulets
Date: November 1937Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/43/37Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Archives and manuscripts
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M0005304: Belgian, Russian and Polish dental charms and amulets
Date: November 1937Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/43/35Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive