The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

SCHOOL LORE-GOOD LUCK ON EXAMS

BUST OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, IN PARTICULAR THE ----, AT THE TAFT
SCHOOL IN WATERTOWN, CONNECTICUT IS RUBBED BY STUDENTS BEFORE
AN EXAM FOR GOOD LUCK. THE RESULT IS THAT WHILE THE REST OF
THE BUST, MADE OF BRONZE, IS CARRODED, THE ---- IS QUITE
SHINY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Date learned: 06-18-1973