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Another Witch Bottle has been found! 🍾
and its contents have never been studied…until now
👇 A magical-medicine thread 👇
and its contents have never been studied…until now
👇 A magical-medicine thread 👇
Josie Maxwell discovered this bottle underneath the hearth of an inglenook chimney in Suffolk during building works.
Josie was kind enough to bring it in for further examination by our specialist @nigeljeffries, with the help of conservator Liz Barham and @IDsfinds4food.
Josie was kind enough to bring it in for further examination by our specialist @nigeljeffries, with the help of conservator Liz Barham and @IDsfinds4food.
Witch Bottles were a magical-medical remedy first used in the 17th century to treat various diagnosed illnesses.
They often contain human hair, nails, and urine from the inflicted person, as well as objects like pins and nails. However, each bottle is always different....
They often contain human hair, nails, and urine from the inflicted person, as well as objects like pins and nails. However, each bottle is always different....
