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Greetings Card : William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930) British clergyman and educationalist. Albino
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William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930) British clergyman and educationalist. Albino
William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930) British clergyman and educationalist. Albino, suffered poor eyesight. Spoonerisms (matathesis) named for him (i.e. town drain for down train ) Spy (Leslie Ward), cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 1898
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1844 1930 1898 Academic Albino Archibald Board Cartoon Clergyman Down Drain Educationalist Eyesight Fair Genetics Gown Leslie Mortar Named Poor Suffered Town Train Vanity Ward William Hereditary Myopia Ophthalmology Spooner
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of wit and history to your correspondence with our unique Spoonerism Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of the renowned British clergyman and educationalist, Rev. William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), these cards celebrate the legacy of the man behind the famous linguistic blunders now known as Spoonerisms. With an intriguing albino portrait from Universal Images Group, these cards are perfect for those who appreciate a good laugh and a fascinating historical anecdote. Add a personal touch to your messages and spread the joy of Spoonerisms with our exclusive range.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable figure of William Archibald Spooner, a distinguished British clergyman and educationalist who lived from 1844 to 1930. Known for his unique appearance as an albino, Spooner faced the challenges of poor eyesight throughout his life. His struggles with vision led to the development of a linguistic phenomenon called "Spoonerisms" which are characterized by the transposition or swapping of initial sounds in words (e. g. , "town drain" instead of "down train"). The image itself is a delightful cartoon created by Leslie Ward for Vanity Fair in London back in 1898. It perfectly captures Spooner's academic persona, dressed in traditional gown attire associated with scholars and clergymen at that time. The cartoon not only pays tribute to this influential individual but also immortalizes him through art. Suffering from hereditary myopia due to his albinism, Spooner's eyesight issues were well-known within academic circles during his era. This photograph serves as a visual testament to both his physical condition and intellectual contributions. As we delve into history, it becomes evident that William Archibald Spooner left an indelible mark on English language studies through his unintentional linguistic errors. Beyond being remembered solely for these amusing wordplay blunders known as spoonerisms, he remains an important figure within ophthalmology and genetics due to his rare genetic condition.
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