Parchment Thorn

So sharp it cuts shadows.


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Parchment Thorn

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Description

Recovered from a chimney in a Victorian townhouse.

Year

etched 1671

Mythology

Used in rituals to bind oathbreakers.

Dimensions

Veil, 60 cm x 60 cm

Condition

Delicate, crawling sensations reported

Provenance

Used in wedding ritual, 1789

Current Location

Haunted Garments Drawer


Artist

Harold Steptoe

Rag-and-bone collector whose "accidental masterpieces" decorate his yard.

Era: 1960s-70s

Origin: Shepherd's Bush

Style: Industrial Folk Art

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