Favourite Sayings - Mind your own business
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Favourite Sayings - Mind your own business
Black and white lantern slide of a man sitting at a dinner table looking at his finger while a woman stands and gestures with her hand.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. He would put his finger in the pie, so he burnt his nail off. 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 Burnt Creations Dinner Favourite Finger Gestures Nail Particular Phrases Pictures Preacher Proverb Proverbs Quote Quotes Sayings Slides Stands
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing black and white lantern slide, hailing from the late 1890s, is a visual representation of the popular British saying, "Mind your own business." The image, part of the extensive "Sayings" collection within the Boswell Collection, is one of many illustrations created by C.H. Spurgeon, a renowned British Particular Baptist preacher, between 1834 and 1892. The scene portrays a man intently examining his fingernail at the dinner table, while a woman, with a raised hand and expressive gesture, stands nearby. The caption accompanying this image reads, "He would put his finger in the pie, so he burnt his nail off." This proverbial phrase serves as a reminder that meddling in other people's affairs can lead to unwanted consequences. The lantern slide, a common form of visual entertainment during the late 19th century, is a testament to the enduring nature of traditional sayings and their ability to resonate with generations. Spurgeon's illustrated "John Ploughman's Pictures" series, which included this slide, aimed to convey moral messages through engaging visuals. This particular slide, with its timeless message, continues to intrigue and inspire viewers even today. The man's fixation on his burnt nail, along with the woman's animated gesture, invites the audience to reflect on the importance of minding one's own business and avoiding unnecessary interference in others' lives. This image, a snapshot of a bygone era, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of British cultural heritage and the enduring power of proverbs and sayings.
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