Carpenter Family Crest framed artprint

The Carpenter Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Carpenter

Carpenter is an ancient English occupational surname derived from the Old French carpentier (from Late Latin carpentarius, carriage-maker or timber worker), referring to a master craftsman skilled in wooden construction. Essential to building medieval cathedrals, castles, ships, and manorial estates, master carpenters held high civic prestige in guild trade corporations across England. The surname was codified following the 1066 Norman Conquest, appearing in the 1175 Pipe Rolls of Surrey (Hugh le Carpenter) and the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire.

The symbolism of the Carpenter coat of arms

Elegantly balanced, the Carpenter coat of arms features a shield divided by vertical red and argent / silver or white stripes (paly of six argent and gules), overlaid by a broad blue chevron charged with three golden cross crosslets. In classical heraldry, the vertical red and argent / silver or white stripes symbolise fortitude and architectural order, while the blue chevron represents structural protection. The three golden cross crosslets denote steadfast faith and knightly devotion. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a terrestrial globe. Below, the motto scroll displays Per actua belli, translating to "Through the deeds of war." Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Carpenter, Earl of Tyrconnell.

Historical figures

John Carpenter (c. 1372–1442): Town Clerk of London and philanthropist who compiled the Liber Albus and founded the City of London School.
John Carpenter (b. 1948): Iconic American filmmaker, screenwriter, and composer famous for directing classic cinema masterpieces.
Karen Carpenter (1950–1983): Legendary American singer and drummer of the iconic musical duo The Carpenters.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.