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Part of a Headstone, with a Death's Head Carving

Part of a Headstone, with a Death's Head Carving

This appears to be the top of a grave marker. This headstone was decorated with a winged death's head motif. The death's head motif became popular at the end of the 17th century, and remained popular through the middle of the 18th century.
Galleries: Granary Burying Ground, Grave Markers
Keywords: boston, cemetery, granary burying ground, grave markers, headstones, massachusetts
Photo Location: Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/27/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.008
F Number: 5
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°21'26.01"N 71°03'41.99"W
Picture Number: 17855