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The idea being to frighten the black cat collectibles might. A one-
employer by the mention of the name sheet movie poster for The Black Cat,
sabotage, or by putting a black cat 1934, was recently offered on eBay for
somewhere around.” half a million dollars. I’m guessing the
It is not surprising that, linked with owner of this poster believes that the
the Druid’s Samhain and as witch’s only way to break the black cat curse is
familiars, black cats have, with their to pass it on to someone else.
piercing yellow eyes and arched backs,
become the symbol of and the spirit of
Halloween. SHOWN: TOP: Halloween “Black Cat on Jack-O-
Collectors eagerly but with some Lantern” hand hooked wool rug; $550.
trepidation seek out black cat images, LEFT: Vintage, 1930s, “Witch & Black Cat”
Halloween decoration. Marked “Dennison USA,”
wanting to decorate for Halloween with this decoration is valued at $200.
vintage black cats, but not wanting RIGHT: Antique, German papier-
the bad luck of black cats to inhabit mâché Halloween black cat string dispenser,
circa 1930s; $550.

their homes. One “Black Cat” to keep in mind: It has been
collector I know stated, “I only suggested that if a black cat
put out my black cat collection crosses your path while you are
[at Halloween] when I know my driving, you should immediately
mother-in-law is coming over. turn your hat around backwards
The old witch needs something and mark an “X” on your
familiar at our house.” windshield to prevent bad luck.
Whether their reputation is If you are not wearing a hat, you
earned or not, black cats and may as well drive straight to a
Halloween are forever linked. mortuary.
And whether you are superstitious One thing is for sure, if a
or not, here is one black cat bad black cat doesn’t actually kill
luck remedy you might like you, paying the prices for some

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MADDY'S ANTIQUES

121 W. Oak St. ARCADIA
863-494-2500 Voted
“Best Antiquing
Specializing in: “Come Spend the Day With US” Town in Florida”
Country, Primitives, 20 ANTIQUE SHOPS IN 3 BLOCKS By Florida Monthly
Magazine
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Thur. & Fri. 12-4, Sat. 10-4 or by appt. ORANGE AVE MONROE ST OAK STREET POLK AVE DESOTO AVE
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Antique Association of Arcadia
New Proprietors Dale & Sharon,
Visit www.ArcadiaFLAntiques.com for details Long-time dealers at The Galleria Mall,
Punta Gorda invite you to
MONTHLY 2 nd their newly opened shop. . .
ANTIQUE FAIR SATURDAY YELLOW BRICK ROAD
(Every 4th Saturday 8am-3pm) BARGAIN DAYS
Booth Space 863-993-5105 October 14 Antiques & Collectibles
OCT 28 • NOV 25 • DEC 23 112 W. Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
Association Members 863-993-3000
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