'I praie ye send for the courall' : children's coral as the physical embodiment of parental hopes and fears in early modern England
Mediterranean red coral has long been believed to be imbued with sacred, spiritual and healing power and was given to children across Europe in the form of an amulet, teether or medicine. In early modern England, portraits of children from affluent families and medical receipts provide snapshots of...
| Publié dans: | The history of the family : an international quarterly. - 1996. - (2024) vom: 07. Juni, Seite 1-25 |
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| Langue: | English |
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| Accès à la collection: | The history of the family : an international quarterly |
| Sujets: | Journal Article Children coral emotions materiality protection |
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