39 Hours of Work: C.R.Byers' 1934 Abe Lincoln Relief Carving Signed on Reverse charming bear But what a thing they

But what a thing they made

but also a wonderful sort of stoicism and powerful sort of clarity about it

I like the resourcefulness of whoever cut this old street sign down to a fragment long ago

maybe somehow good for fortune telling

but also from every aspect of the hand

39 Hours of Work: C.R.Byers' 1934 Abe Lincoln Relief Carving Signed on Reverse charming bear But what a thing theyAn Abe Lincoln feels a welcome sight these days, and I appreciate how much this Abe seems to feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. I also really appreciate C. R Byers, who apparently invested 39 hours of his life making this, across the days of April 6 8, 1934, as noted on the reverse. With a very expressively carved face, including very soulful blue painted eyes. 7 1 8" x 5 7 8" x 3 4" and in very good condition, with a hook at top for