Greetings all,
Has anyone heard of iron door or window hardware serving as an apotropaic device against witchcraft? I'm familiar with other iron objects such as horseshoes and nails being used around doorways and windows to prevent witches from entering a home, but I was curious if anyone had come across a citation for actual hardware (latches, locks, knobs, hinges, etc.) serving a similar purpose. I'm particularly looking for citations that refer to the late eighteenth or nineteenth century, but any help you can give would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Chris Manning, Graduate Student
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
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