Curative-Charm

Curative-Charm

Object name: Curative-Charm
Date: 1914-1917
Dimensions:
155 x 430 mm
Medium: Cat skin
Object number: LDCUM1916.001.102
DescriptionBlack and white cat skin, worn as a cure for rheumatism and chest complaints. This custom was introduced to England by Belgian refugees during the First World War.