Thrifty Collection

The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)
473030 The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted. 2)

Instructions for creating decorative patches to repair holes in fabric, with ideas for motifs. Date: 1943

Lady's pocket for a pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (cotton)
4429315 Lady's pocket for a pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (cotton) by European School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pedlar doll)

List of articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (print)
4429312 List of articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (print) by European School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty: jointed wood)

Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty
4429314 Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (mixed media) by European School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery

Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt)
4429313 Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt) by European School, (19th century); length: 20.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pedlar doll)

The Thrifty Househusband (coloured engraving)
979135 The Thrifty Househusband (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thrifty Househusband.); © Look and Learn

You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough (colour litho)
3093971 You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You Certainly Can Roll Out The Dough)

New Years Custom at Queens College, Oxford, "Take this, and be Thrifty"(engraving)
1617847 New Years Custom at Queens College, Oxford, " Take this, and be Thrifty" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast
NCO189787 Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho)
472980 A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninth Scout Law)

The Grouch (colour litho)
3093966 The Grouch (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grouch. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Save-all (coloured engraving)
3641882 Save-all (coloured engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Save-all. Illustration for Shadow and Substance by Charles H Bennett and Robert B Brough)

To Those About To Wed (litho)
3094508 To Those About To Wed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Those About To Wed)

Looking in a shop window during the sales, WW1
Each person has his or her own interpretation of the national call to thrift. This is the construction put upon it by the great drapery houses in the West End of London

Some of the members of the 8th Bexleyheath Company of Boy Scouts decided to save the cost of transport when they went to camp

Mother Skinflint / Thrift
MOTHER SKINFLINT, THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE You re a genius for saving! Yes, everyone knows. You would skin a flint and starve the crows!

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"Embracing Thrifty Traditions: From Scout Laws to Sarah Thrifty's Treasures" Step back in time and discover the essence of thriftiness through a collection of historical artifacts. The Ten Scout Laws, dating back to 1923, remind us of the importance of being thrifty in our daily lives. In 1943, creative minds shared instructions for decorative patches that repaired fabric holes while adding charming motifs. Delve into the world of Sarah Thrifty, a pedlar doll from the early 19th century. Her cotton pocket holds secrets and stories from a bygone era when resourcefulness was valued. A print listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty transports us to her bustling trade. Imagine holding a comparted tray with ribbon handles filled with wares sold by Sarah Thrifty herself. This mixed media artwork gives us a glimpse into her entrepreneurial spirit and showcases her diverse range of products. A wooden pedlar doll named Sarah Thrifty captures our attention with its intricate craftsmanship using cotton, wool, silk, and felt materials. It serves as a reminder that even in simpler times, being thrifty was an essential virtue. During World War I, posters urged citizens to "Do your Bit - Save Food. " These colorful lithographs encouraged people to be mindful of their consumption habits during challenging times—a testament to the enduring value of thriftiness. The image titled "The Thrifty Househusband" portrays an engraved scene showcasing how frugality played a role in household management throughout history. Similarly, another colored lithograph reminds us that we can roll out dough efficiently—making every ingredient count. Intriguing customs come alive through engravings like "New Year's Custom at Queens College, " where being thrifty is bestowed upon new members as they are handed tokens symbolizing this cherished quality. Indulge your senses with culinary delights such as frying sprats or enjoying royal breakfasts with toasted muffins—an ode to the thrifty yet delicious meals of yesteryears.