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“Here lyes buried the body of” Salem MA 2017

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On this old gravestone from 1750 it is easy to see the lines where the stone was cut. It is marked with a death’s head. There were many stones by this artist at this cemetery. Old Hill Burying Ground Concord MA 7 23 18

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Here lies Mrs Mary “who’s Holy Sol took it’s flight From Hartford to ye Heavenly Mansions” on December the 16th 1737.

Ancient Burial Ground 4/22/19

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Arlington VT 2018

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The soul, crowned with the reward of Heaven.

West Cemetery 8 24 18

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The art of the soul effigy. I am fascinated by the different styles of the soul as seen through the eyes of artists in the 18th century. In this cemetery I found the work of many artists. Above are four examples of a soul effigy.

West Cemetery 8 24 18

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Another strange depiction of what the soul might look like at death, circa 1807.

West Cemetery

Granby MA 8/24/18

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Above the winged soul, the banner says “Remember Death.” Back in the 170Os that was a big theme; that life was short and you might die at anytime, be you young or old.

St James Cemetery 8/20/18

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Old Burying Ground

Lexington MA 8/17/20

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This carver did some beautiful work. Jeremiah died in 1730.

First Cemetery 8/18/20

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Old Burying Ground

Lexington MA 8/17/20

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Bright yellow flowers surround the old gravestones. Tolland MA 6/16/17

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Center Cemetery

Shaftsbury VT 5/29/21

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Center Cemetery

Shaftsbury VT 5/29/21

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Center Cemetery

Shaftsbury VT 5/29/31

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Center Cemetery

Shaftsbury VT 5/29/21