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SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE IT'S BAD LUCK TO PUT A HAT
ON A BED.

Submitter comment:

INFORMANT BELIEVED THIS ABSOLUTELY WHEN SHE
WAS A CHILD IN DETROIT IN THE 30S.

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Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): Bed ; BELIEF ; CLOTHING ; Fashion ; Hat ; LUCK ; Placement ; PREDICTION ; SUPERSTITION

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.)
BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.)

Date learned: 03-01-1970 ; 00001930S

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