Frankie and Slim

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Friday, June 10, 2022

DID YOU KNOW?

 DID YOU KNOW?

Must have been a cheap painting of George W.
 

 In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are 'limbs,' therefore painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence the expression, 'Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg.' (Artists know hands and arms are more difficult to paint.)

13 comments:

  1. No I didn't know, but it makes perfect sense.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥

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  2. So that is where that expression came from? Makes sense.

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  3. Nice to know this tid bit of history. Have a great day.

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  4. It's always nice to have a new bit of information. I really did not know the origin of that expression.

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  5. THAT'S where that expression came from! thank you.

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  6. Make sense to me!!

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  7. You learn something new everyday- thanks Annie

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  8. Interesting info

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  9. I was aware of the no cameras...but not aware where the saying emanated. Thanks for that, Annie. :)

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  10. Nice reminder. I knew about the painting costs but must have missed where the saying evolved.

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  11. Found a link to your blog by "Christine blog" I know artist who won't do hands or feet.
    If you have time stop in for a cup of coffee

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