207 – 5 x parchment Talismans
- Physical description:
- Five parchment talismans. Conservation: Removed from abrasive adhesive backing and placed in individual sleeves 10/6/17 (PH)
- Museum classification:
- Spells & Charms
- Size:
- 270mm X 220mm (framed)
- Information:
Original text by Cecil Williamson: 'These are five examples of a west country witch's craftsmanship in making talismans. They are written and painted upon parchment. The designs and colour codes are taken from well known books of gnostic magic which interpreted sacred writings by a mystic philosophy. Such books came into use in the 1600's in the United Kingdom. Talismans were in demand as a means of securing protection and good fortune. These examples were produced in Exeter around 1910, by a Mrs Rhoda Roberts.'
- Resource:
- Object
- Materials:
- Parchment
- Copyright ownership:
- Copyright to The Museum of Witchcraft Ltd.
Original text by Cecil Williamson: 'These are five examples of a west country witch's craftsmanship in making talismans. They are written and painted upon parchment. The designs and colour codes are taken from well known books of gnostic magic which interpreted sacred writings by a mystic philosophy. Such books came into use in the 1600's in the United Kingdom. Talismans were in demand as a means of securing protection and good fortune. These examples were produced in Exeter around 1910, by a Mrs Rhoda Roberts.'