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Favourite Sayings - Cart before the horse
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Favourite Sayings - Cart before the horse
Black and white lantern slide of a man putting a horse the wrong way round between the shafts of a cart.Two men stand at the side, one pointing to what the man is doing.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. Don t put the cart before the horse. 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 Creations Favourite Particular Phrases Pictures Pointing Preacher Proverb Proverbs Putting Quote Quotes Sayings Shafts Slides Stand Wrong
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This intriguing black and white lantern slide, part of the Box 197 Sayings collection in the Boswell Collection, depicts a popular British proverb brought to life through the illustrative creations of C.H. Spurgeon in the late 1890s. The image shows a man attempting to put a horse the wrong way round between the shafts of a cart. Two men stand at the side, one pointing to what the man is doing, signaling the error of his ways. The phrase "Don't put the cart before the horse" is a traditional proverb that originated in ancient Greece and has been passed down through the centuries. It is a caution against taking unnecessary or ill-advised actions before considering the consequences, and this visual representation perfectly encapsulates the meaning of the saying. Spurgeon, a renowned British Particular Baptist preacher, used this illustration as part of his John Ploughman's Pictures to convey this timeless wisdom to his audience. The lantern slide, created in the late 1890s, is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique insight into the way proverbs and sayings were used to impart knowledge and wisdom in the late 19th century.
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