There is a big difference in the artistic capabilities of these two
men. Kearsarge was a real true artisan wood carver, while Roper/
Gagne was a grip maker. We , on this forum, years ago, had a thread
or two featuring the wood carving of Wendell. One of our members
lives in the town, and had visited the family, and taken lots of
pictures of his work. I may still have some of the pictures, and if
I can find them, I will post them here.

Here is a couple of the pictures:





Regards, Mike Priwer