Magical formula intended to trigger a magical effect

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Mandrake roots in human form; the mandrake plant; ginseng. Engraving.

A salesman in Rome with a snake selling amulets as antidotes or prophylactics against snake-bite to a crowd of people. Etching by B. Pinelli, 1821.

A postcard illustrating a variety of good luck charms. Chromolithograph.

Nail figure used to fix oaths and heal the sick

Compass encased within a shell, good luck charm

A selection of good luck charms used by soldiers

Two Yorkshire charms or amulets : exorcisms and adhurations / by the Rev. Christopher Wordsworth.

Webb, J. T.

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Charms

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Nail figure used to fix oaths and heal the sick

Compass encased within a shell, good luck charm

A selection of good luck charms used by soldiers

Two Yorkshire charms or amulets : exorcisms and adhurations / by the Rev. Christopher Wordsworth.

Webb, J. T.

Charms

Images from the collections

Images referencing Charms

Works from the collections

Nail figure used to fix oaths and heal the sick

Compass encased within a shell, good luck charm

A selection of good luck charms used by soldiers

Two Yorkshire charms or amulets : exorcisms and adhurations / by the Rev. Christopher Wordsworth.

Webb, J. T.

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