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IT YOU CUT OUT A DRESS ON FRIDAY AND DON'T FINISH IT THAT
SAME DAY, YOU WON'T LIVE TO FINISH IT.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; MACON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 07-21-1968
IF YOU SWEEP YOUR FLOOR AFTER SUNSET, YOU SWEEP ALL YOUR
PROFITS OF THE DAY AWAY.
Where learned: WISCONSIN ; CHILTON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
IF SOMEONE SWEEPS YOUR FOOT, YOU WILL GET IN JAIL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 06-23-1972
IF ONE ALLOWS A PERSON TO SWEEP UNDER HIS FEET, IT MEANS HE
WILL NEVER MARRY.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 04-25-1969
IF YOU HAVE TO SEW SOMETHING ON SUNDAY, SEW IT WITHOUT A
THIMBLE AND THE DEVIL WON'T COUNT THE STITCHES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): SATAN PUNISHMENT PENANCE ATONEMENT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 04-02-1969
IF ONE SEWS ON SUNDAY, HE WILL TAKE THE STITCHES OUT IN HELL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; PEABODY COLLEGE LIBRARY
Keyword(s): PUNISHMENT ATONEMENT PENANCE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 04-01-1969
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, FRIDAY THE 13TH, LADDERS, BLACK CATS AND
WITCHES WERE FEARED OMENS OR BAD LUCK BY BLACK WASH WOMEN,
WHO DID LAUNDRY FOR PEOPLE. THEY THREW BRIGHT PENNIES IN THEIR
WASH TUBS ON WASH DAYS FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; HYBRID ACRES ; NORTH GARDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Good luck Money BELIEF -- Bad luck Friday the Thirteenth |
Date learned: 03-29-1969
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A WAITRESS TO COUNT HER TIPS BEFORE THE
NIGHT IS OVER.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Bad luck Money |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU SWEEP TRASH OUT OF THE DOOR AT NIGHT, IT MAKES THE
GHOST ANGRY.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BAD LUCK TO IRON ON SUNDAY.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.532 |
Date learned: 03-00-1969
IF ONE EVERY (SIC) DOES ANY SEWING ON SUNDAY, EVEN IF THE SEWING
IS NECESSARY MENDING, THE PERSON WILL BE PLAQUED WITH BAD LUCK
FROM THAT DAY ON.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): PLAGUED?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
DON'T START ANY JOB SUCH AS HOUSECLEANING OR SEWING ON FRIDAY
IF YOU CANNOT FINISH IT THAT DAY. IF YOU DON'T FINISH IT, THE
PERSON YOU'RE DOING IT FOR WILL DIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
Date learned: 06-18-1973
YOU CRY A TEAR FOR EVERY STITCH YOU SEW ON SUNDAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 06-29-1970
IF YOU SWEEP DUST FROM YOUR HOUSE OUT OF DOORS, YOUR
NEIGHBORS WILL KNOW YOUR BUSINESS.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON ; Francis, Rene ; 2003 Straight Way
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
IT IS BAD LUCK TO SWEEP DIRT OUT OF DOORS AFTER SUNDOWN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; LUCK ; Out ; Outdoors ; Sundown ; SUNSET ; Sweep
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Bad luck Broom Sweeping |
Date learned: 11-22-1972
IF SOMEONE SWEEPS UNDER THE BED WHILE THE NEW MOTHER IS
"LYING IN," SHE WILL BECOME WEAK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; BELZONI ; Terrell, Mattie ; 701 Central Ave
Keyword(s): Bed ; BELIEF ; BIRTH ; Energy ; Labor ; Lying In ; PREGNANCY ; STRENGTH ; Sweep ; Weakness
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness P740.542 |
Date learned: 06-06-1973
IF SOMEONE SWEEP UNDER A GIRL'S FEET, SHE'LL BE AN OLD
MAID.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CORNERSVILLE
Keyword(s): Girl ; Maid ; MARRIAGE ; Old ; SUPERSTITION ; Sweep
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
IF YOU LET SOMEONE SWEEP UNDER YOUR FEET, YOU WON'T GET
MARRIED.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; SCOTTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 10-12-1973
NEVER SWEEP UNDER ANYONE'S FEET BECAUSE IT WILL PREVENT
THE PERSON FROM GETTING MARRIED.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; GADSDEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 10-15-1973
DO NOT WASH CLOTHES OF ANY KIND ON NEW YEAR'S DAY; IF YOU
DO YOU WILL LOSE A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY BEFORE THE YEAR IS
OUT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; GADSDEN
Date learned: 10-15-1973