AEQUANIMITAS2 - Latin CarvingABOUT THIS CARVING Full Inscription: AEQUANIMITAS Origins: Renowned Canadian physician Sir William Oslers distinguished medical career resulted in him being described as the "Father of Modern Medicine. He began in 1872 at McGill University, accepted a position as the second of four founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1889 and, 16 years later, received a prestigious professorship at Oxford University. Perhaps chief among his many

but then that is the mark of good design

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The lettering is a calligraphic style from the 1800’s and is of American origin

For such a profound statement

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

We coupled it with a botanically-correct representation of a thorny branch from the actual plant Biblical scholars have identified as the one his Roman captors used to make the thorny crown (ziziphus spina-christi)

November 19

Shipping for the Plinth Base is free with each accompanying carving purchase

there is a bit of a nod to Christmas with a holly design detail in the first letter

only 1 remains in Classic Oak)

We envision this piece proudly displayed in an entry hall or great room — wherever friends and family are greeted and entertained