A rebus: two rules for making sufficient money. Etchings after Benjamin Franklin.

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [between 1820 and 1829?]

8 prints : etchings

The art of making money plenty in every man's pocket. By Dr. Franklin Solution: "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 purses. 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 labour be thy constant companions; 2nd Spend one penny every day less than thy clear gains. Then shall thy purse soon begin to thrive, thy creditors will never insult thee nor want oppress nor hunger neither bite, nor cold freeze thee, the whole hemisphere will shine brighter, and pleasure spring up in every corner of thy heart. Now, therefore, embrace these rules and be happy."

Wellcome Collection 673542i