Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Manuscript, "Stay at Home," 1878
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many of Longfellow's admirers wrote to him or came to his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to ask for his autograph. Longfellow--not wanting to disappoint--made every effort to grant those requests, even having a ready supply on hand to distribute. …
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many of Longfellow's admirers wrote to him or came to his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to ask for his autograph. Longfellow--not wanting to disappoint--made every effort to grant those requests, even having a ready supply on hand to distribute.
TRANSCRIPTION
Stay, stay at home, my heart and rest.
Home-keeping hearts are happiest.
For those that wander they know not where,
Are full of trouble and full of care,
To stay at home is best.
Henry W. Longfellow
Feb 21, 1878.
Artifact
Autograph (Manuscript)
Date Made
21 February 1878
Subject Date
1878
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
68.34.20.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 7 in
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