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Art of Making Money Plenty In Every Man's Pocket; By Doctor Franklin. The,

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  • PUBLISHER: Published in Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.

  • MEDIUM: Wood engraving,

    DATE: c. 1855.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 1/2 x 9 1/2" (34 x 24 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This rebus is based on Benjamin Franklin’s proverbs used in “Poor Richard’s Almanack.” Translated, this rebus reads, “At this time when the general complaint is that money is so scarce it must be an act of kindness to inform the moneyless how they can reinforce their pockets. I will acquaint all with the true secret of money catching, the certain way to fill empty purses and how to keep them always full. Two simple rules well observed will do the business: 1st. Let honesty and labor be thy constant companions. 2nd. Spend one penny every day less than thy clear gains. Then shall thy pockets soon begin to thrive, thy creditors will never insult thee, nor want to oppress, nor hunger bite, nor nakedness freeze thee. The whole hemisphere will shine brighter, and pleasure spring up in every corner of thy heart. Now thereby embrace these rules and be Happy.”

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  • CONDITION: Good condition with modern hand color.

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