Emerson - Live in the Sunshine CarvingABOUT THIS CARVING Full Inscription: Live in the Sunshine Emerson Origins: The full line from Emerson's poem, Merlins Song, reads as follows: "Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, Drink the wild air's salubrity." Not a commonly used word today (and perhaps not then either), "salubrity" refers to the healthful effects of the fresh air. We chose to carve just the phrase Live in the Sunshine, not because the word salubrity might throw off some folks, but

We carved this piece using a letterform preferred by printer and colonial diplomat Benjamin Franklin and one which ultimately became one of the first official letterforms recognized by the fledgling American government

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we think the lettering beautifully supports the sentiment and our carving will be cherished by anyone wishing to spread the hope of peace

The first thought was to find a connection to Boston in the lettering we selected

to be acquaintances

Origins: Lincoln – Resolute Determination Carving

Vintage Cherry: GTI-QU051-6-CV

Heritage Oak: GTI-HT046-8-OH

the straight thorn being approximately 7/8" in length

THE PLINTH BASE

- Robert Frost

Classic Oak: GTI-JM050-6-OC