The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IF A PICTURE FALLS FROM THE WALL, IT IS A SIGN OF DEATH
IN THE FAMILY. IF IT IS THE PORTRAIT OF A LIVING PERSON,
THAT PERSON WILL BE THE ONE TO DIE. THIS PERSON FERVENTLY
BELIEVED THIS, AS HER SISTER MET WITH AN UNTIMELY
ACCEDENT ON THE SAME DAY THAT HER PICTURE HAD FALLEN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 03-14-1968