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PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
NO TICKEE, NO WASHEE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): CHINESE LAUNDRY ; NO CLAIM CHECK, NO MERCHANDISE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-02-1968
IF YOU PUT SALT IN RINSING WATER, CLOTHES WON'T FREEZE WHEN
YOU HANG THEM OUT.
Where learned: HANDWRITTEN NOTES
Keyword(s): LAUNDRY WASHING
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
I'S BAD LUCK TO WASH ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE AND AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Submitter comment: BOTH HER MOTHER AND HER MOTHER-IN-LAW BELIEVED IN THIS.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; ATHENS
Keyword(s): LAUNDRY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
Custom
Common Law Custom:
Informant never does family laundry on Sunday, because it is a day of rest and is frowned upon byu herself and other members of the family. Laundry hanging outside on a line is considered disgraceful.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [F539] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Where learned: HOME ; NEW YORK ; LeRoy
Keyword(s): Chores ; CUSTOM ; Domestic ; LAUNDRY ; Sunday
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour |