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Creation Date
2011
Description
Ben Franklin's maxims appeared in his Poor Richard's Almanacs between 1733-1758. These sayings are as timely today as they were in the 18th century. Digital reproductions of art work by sherry Bufano colorfully illustrate eight of Franklin's maxims. These pieces were created for the Bengamin Franklin Tercentenary and were featured in the exhibit Cents & Sensibility: Benjamin Franklin and Popular Culture at Franklin & Marshall's Phillips Museum of Art.
Elizabeth Sherry Bufano was born in 1951 in New Jersey. she earned her A.B.F.A. in printmaking at the Philadelphia College of Art. she finished her studies at the Tyler school of Art.
"A penny saved is a penny earned" is just one of the many famous quotes that has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin. With phrases that ranged from witty to bawdy, he had a quote for nearly every subject. This exhibit will provide a collection of just some of Franklin's marvelous maxims and humorous sayings.
Bradley P. Tolppanen and David Bell, Booth Library, curators
Keywords
Booth Library, Benjamin Franklin, Exhibits
