Contentment Dwells CarvingOrigins: Contentment Dwells Carving Full Inscription: "Contentment dwells with common folks, Who well their hours employ. Green fields about, blue sky above few sorrows and much joy." We traced this rhyme as far back as a 1911 magazine, but have been unable find its original source. Since the earliest citation we found was during the American Arts & Crafts (Craftsman) period and it so eloquently captures the sentiment of the movement, we decided to

this carving will serve as a beautiful and constant reminder to fulfill that passion

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we believe they create a design that beautifully reflects Emerson’s sentiment

is perpetual youth

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we selected a beautifully simple letterform

we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground

welcoming and interacting with friends was a primary and essential function of a home and its residents

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Origins: Early on

Size: 32" Wide X 6" High

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