Favourite Sayings - Great cry and little wool

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Favourite Sayings - Great cry and little wool

Black and white lantern slide of a man trying to shear a painted in pig while being laughed at by two men from over a fence. Painted background of a shed and trees.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. Great cry and little wool, as the man said who clipped the sow. 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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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans

1834 1892 Baptist Clipped Creations Favourite Fence Laughed Particular Phrases Preacher Proverb Proverbs Quote Quotes Sayings Shear Shed Slides Wool

EDITORS COMMENTS
is a humorous and timeless saying captured in this black and white lantern slide from the late 1890s. The image depicts a man in the midst of attempting to shear a painted pig, surrounded by the rustic setting of a shed and trees in the background. The man's determined expression is met with hearty laughter from two men peering over a fence, adding to the amusing scene. This quote, "Great cry and little wool," was a popular proverb in England during the 19th century, often used to describe a situation where much effort or noise is made, but little result is achieved. The phrase is believed to have originated from the farming industry, where shearing a pig would yield little wool compared to the effort required. This charming lantern slide is part of the Box 197 Sayings collection, which was illustrated by C.H. Spurgeon, a renowned British Particular Baptist preacher, between 1834 and 1892. Spurgeon's "John Ploughman's Pictures" were a series of illustrations designed to accompany his sermons, making the biblical teachings more accessible and engaging for his audience. This particular slide, with its lighthearted and relatable subject matter, is a delightful reminder of the wisdom and humor found in traditional English sayings and proverbs.

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