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measure twice cut once

measure twice cut once

£69.00Price

Size -21 cms tall by 39 cms wide

Style of frame - extraordinarily beautiful ornate frame wooden with gesso

Fabric - retired vintage French work shirt

Wording  -The proverb "measure twice, cut once" originated in the trades of woodworking and tailoring, likely dating to at least the 16th or 17th century. Its earliest known English ancestor is a variation from 1591: "Alwaies measure manie, before you cut anie," according to linguist John Florio. The phrase, emphasizing precision and careful planning to prevent mistakes, is a cornerstone of many other cultures' proverbs, such as the Russian "measure seven times, cut once".

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