The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

A woman should never place her purse on the floor or she will
never receive any money.

Submitter comment: The informant learned this from an older woman while she was
attending church. She also said that the older woman was
clutching her purse in her lap as if she fully believed this
to be true.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; Taboo ; Unnatural place

Date learned: 03-00-1991