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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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Media ID 4340354
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Crows Dour Flint Genius House Wife Miserable Misers Money Ragged Saving Scraps Skin Starve Thrift Tight Thrifty
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Framed Prints collection at Media Storehouse: "Mother Skinflint, The Thrifty Housewife" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming and humorous print captures the essence of frugality and resourcefulness. With a witty caption that reads, "You're a genius for saving! Yes, everyone knows. You would skin a flint and starve the crows!", this print is the perfect addition to any home or office space. The high-quality print is beautifully framed in a classic style, adding a touch of timeless elegance to your decor. Save money and add character to your walls with this unique and affordable print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures the essence of Mother Skinflint, the thrifty housewife of the 19th century. Known for her genius in saving every penny possible, she was a master at stretching a dollar and making ends meet. With a dour expression and ragged appearance, Mother Skinflint would skin a flint and starve the crows before parting with her hard-earned money.
In an era where resources were scarce and poverty was rampant, Mother Skinflint's tight grip on her finances was both admirable and necessary. She would scrimp and save, never wasting even the smallest scraps or leftovers. Her reputation as one of history's greatest misers preceded her wherever she went.
Despite her miserly ways, there is something to be said for Mother Skinflint's thriftiness. In a time when luxuries were few and far between, she knew how to make do with what she had. Her cat-like ability to hoard and conserve served as a lesson to all who crossed paths with her.
This print serves as a reminder of the value of frugality and resourcefulness in times of hardship. Mother Skinflint may have been miserable in her pursuit of savings, but her legacy lives on as a testament to the power of thriftiness in even the most challenging circumstances.
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