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Favourite Sayings - The Cats foot
Black and white lantern slide of a woman shaking her fist at a man holding a jug. Painted background shows a pub which the man may be about to enter.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. He lives under the sign of the cats foot. Lantern slide creations of C. H. Spurgeons (a British Particular Baptist preacher, 1834-1892) illustrated John Ploughmans Pictures. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14174280
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1834 1892 Baptist Creations Enter Favourite Fist Foot Lives Particular Phrases Pictures Preacher Proverb Proverbs Quote Quotes Sayings Shaking Slides
EDITORS COMMENTS
This black and white lantern slide, titled 'Favourite Sayings - The Cat's Foot,' is a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of traditional British sayings and proverbs. Dating back to the late 1890s, this intriguing image features a woman fiercely shaking her fist at a man, who is holding a jug and seems about to enter a pub with a painted background. The woman's stern expression and the ominous title suggest that the man may be in for a reprimand or warning, as the saying 'He lives under the sign of the cat's foot' implies that he is about to step into trouble. This slide is part of the extensive 'Box 197 Sayings' collection from the Boswell Collection, which was illustrated by the renowned British Particular Baptist preacher, C.H. Spurgeon (1834-1892). Spurgeon's 'John Ploughman's Pictures' series aimed to make the Bible more accessible to the masses through the use of engaging and thought-provoking visual aids. This particular slide, with its evocative imagery and intriguing title, serves as a testament to the enduring power of proverbs and sayings in shaping our language and cultural consciousness. As we marvel at the intricacies of this historical artifact, we are transported back in time to an era when the wisdom of the past was passed down through the spoken word and the power of a single image could capture the essence of a timeless truth.
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