Superstitious Collection

Superstitions
An interesting instance of the popular aversion to walking under a ladder. A group of superstitious pedestrians find themselves in a bit of a scrum as they attempt to squeeze through the smallest gap

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

Eddie Merton, superstitious stuntman, who always slept in a coffin on the night before a dangerous stunt. Seen here sitting up in the coffin in his hotel bedroom for his morning cup of tea. Date: 1971

Hamsa painted hands, Nefta, Tunisia
Hamsa painted hand signs on a house door to keep out evil and afford protection, Nefta, Tunisia Date: 1987

In Marble Halls - Jobbing actors chatting in a theatre bar
" In Marble Halls" - Jobbing actors standing in a theatre bar discussing their fortune, both successful and not

Eddie Merton, superstitious stuntman, who always slept in a coffin on the night before a dangerous stunt. Seen here with a suitcase, helping to carry the coffin into his hotel. Date: 1971

Dionne quintuplets, 1936: observation platform
The theme park Quintland that was constructed around the Dionne quintuplets, five identical baby girls born on 28th May, 1934, at Callander, Ontario

Dionne quintuplets, 1936: religious goods sought by tourists
The theme park Quintland that was constructed around the Dionne quintuplets, five identical baby girls born on 28th May, 1934, at Callander, Ontario

Dionne quintuplets, 1936: souvenir stone sought by tourists
The theme park Quintland that was constructed around the Dionne quintuplets, five identical baby girls born on 28th May, 1934, at Callander, Ontario

Superstition - Ladders
Is walking under a ladder really bad luck? These London pedestrians seem to think! Date: early 1930s

Walking under a Ladder
Is walking under a ladder really bad luck? These pedestrians think so, doing their best to avoid a ladder! Date: early 1930s

Woe Betide or Good Luck to You by Pauline Baynes
A page of superstitions painted in intricate detail specially for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes. The key to the illustration is on p.46 of the issue

Latvian Con Man
Preying on superstitious countryfolk, a Latvian confidence trickster, dis- guised as the Devil, demands money to save the victim from hell - but is not believed Date: 1935

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