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IF YOU SEW A GARMENT WHILE WEARING IT, HOLD A PIECE OF THREAD
BETWEEN YOUR TEETH TO KEEP FROM HAVING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 04-02-1969
IF YOU SEWA GARMENT WHILE WEARING IT, HOLD A PIECE OF THREAD
BETWEEN YOUR TEETH TO KEEP FROM HAVING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 04-02-1969
IF YOU PUT ANY PIECE OF CLOTHING ON BACKWARD, DON'T CHANGE IT
AROUND RIGHT UNTIL BEDTIME, OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: INDIANA ; GOSHEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF YOU ACCIDENTLY PUT A PIECE OF UNDERWEAR ON WRONG SIDE OUT,
DON'T CHANGE IT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-02-1970
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK AROUND WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: ALABAMA, ASSUMED ; MONTGOMERY
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PUT A MAN'S HAT ON YOUR BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
IT'S BAD LUCK TO BUTTON AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING BEFORE PUTTING IT
AWAY IN A DRAWER.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ATHENS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
IT'S BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; TANNER
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-07-1973
WALKING WITH ONE SHOE OFF AND ONE SHOE ON IS BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: INITIALS "KZ" APPEAR UNDER D. B. GONYER'S NAME ON 5X8 CARD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SIX PENCE IN A BRIDE'S SHOE DURING THE WEDDING CEREMONY WILL
INSURE GOOD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
SPELLING--BRIDES--CORRECTED
INITIALS "MM" APPEAR UNDER D. B. GONYER'S NAME ON 5X8 CARD.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Bad luck Money BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK AROUND WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
Date learned: 07-05-1970
THERE IS A BELIEF IN MISS POTT'S FAMILY THAT SAYS YOU WILL HAVE
BAD LUCK (IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE POTTS FAMILY) WHEN YOU WEAR
GREEN. THIS RESULTED FROM SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AND A COUPLE OF
DEATHS WHEN MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WORE GREEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 05-00-1970
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PUT A HAT ON THE BED.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-00-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO HANG CLOTHES ON A DOORKNOB.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PUT YOUR LEFT SHOE ON FIRST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-30-1973
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PUT A HAT ON A BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-18-1973
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; MAYFIELD
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IF A RABBIT CROSSES THE ROAD, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND, OR ELSE
YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; MAYFIELD
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Animals |
Date learned: 08-10-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A MAN TO DIE WITH HIS BOOTS ON.
Submitter comment: I FIRST HEARD THIS WHEN I WAS A VERY SMALL GIRL. IT WAS USED
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-29-1968
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WEAR ANY ARTICLE OF CLOTHING INSIDE OUT.
Submitter comment: I CANNOT REMEMBER WHERE I HEARD THIS ONE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-29-1968