Articles

Garments deliberately concealed in buildings by Dinah Eastop
A paper that surveys and interprets the cultural significance of concealed garments and their connection with apotropaeic (protective) practices.

Image of a child's cap and a mid-18th century pocket from the Abingdon cache in Oxfordshire, discussed amongst other garment finds by Dinah Eastop in the article above

A child's cap and a mid-18th century pocket from the Abingdon cache in Oxfordshire, discussed with other garment finds by Dinah Eastop in the article above. CG1.b

External articles

Origin of the Stomacher by Bess Darnsley
http://home.fox.nstn.ca/~swan/WOLFTRACKS_ARTICLES.HTML#a_stomacher

Ritual protection marks on Norfolk buildings: a recent survey by John Dean
http://www.homewld.demon.co.uk/content.htm

The archaeology of folk magic by Brian Hoggard
http://www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/folk.htm

Superstitions and folklore relating to clothing
http://www.sandiego-books.com/clothes.htm
A listing of anonymous sayings and proverbs relating to garments. No author.

Superstitions and folklore relating to shoes, garters and stockings
http://www.sandiego-books.com/shoes.htm
A listing of anonymous sayings and proverbs relating to foot and leg wear. No author.

Household lore
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6707/homelore.html
A short piece presenting various aspects of household folklore. No author.

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