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Metal Print : 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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Media ID 9788493
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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
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of historical intrigue into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the renowned British clergyman and educationalist, William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930). Known for his poor eyesight and infamous for his linguistic blunders, Spoonerisms have become a part of English language folklore. This high-quality Metal Print, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), showcases an Albino image of Spooner, adding an intellectual and whimsical touch to any space. The vibrant colors and sleek metal finish make this print a standout addition to your collection.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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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