Canvas Print : Wa Spooner / Vfair 1898
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Wa Spooner / Vfair 1898
WILLIAM ARCHIBALD SPOONER English clergyman and academic of New College, Oxford, best known for his Spoonerisms
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1844 1898 Academic Archibald Best Clergyman College Desk Gown Oxford Spooner Vfair Myopic Will I Am
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Wa Spooner / Vfair 1898" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image showcases an amusing moment in history, featuring the renowned English clergyman and academic, William Archibald Spooner. Known for his infamous Spoonerisms, Spooner inadvertently swapped the words "wash this jumper" with "wash this jugger" during a laundry mishap at New College, Oxford in 1898. This charming print is a delightful reminder of the humorous side of history, adding a touch of wit and whimsy to any space. Bring the story of Spoonerisms to life with this unique and engaging canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1898, captures the myopic yet brilliant mind of the English clergyman and academic, Reverend William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), as he intently reads at his desk in New College, Oxford. Spooner is best known for his infamous Spoonerisms, a collection of humorous verbal blunders that continue to amuse audiences to this day. Born in 1844, Spooner spent his formative years at New College, where he earned a reputation as a gifted scholar and a dedicated clergyman. Despite his poor eyesight, which is evident in this image as he peers intently at the text before him, Spooner's intellect was unmatched. He went on to become a fellow of New College and a Canon of Christ Church. The photograph, taken in 1898, captures Spooner in the prime of his academic career. He is seen seated at his desk, surrounded by the trappings of a scholar - a stack of books, a quill pen, and a mortarboard cap. The historical setting of New College adds to the image's charm, with its grand architecture and ornate furnishings. Despite his academic achievements, Spooner is perhaps best remembered for his Spoonerisms, which were the result of his tendency to transpose the initial consonant sounds of words in a phrase. For example, instead of saying "I have no doubt," he would say "I have put no doubt." These errors were often the source of much amusement among his students and colleagues, and they continue to be celebrated as a testament to Spooner's unique sense of humor. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who made an indelible mark on the annals of Oxford history. It captures the essence of a brilliant and eccentric mind, surrounded by the trappings of academia, and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of humor to entertain and delight.
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