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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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Crows Dour Flint Genius House Wife Miserable Misers Money Ragged Saving Scraps Skin Starve Thrift Tight Thrifty
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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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