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A Death's Head with a Large Skull Relative to Wings

A Death's Head with a Large Skull Relative to Wings

This is a close-up of a winged death's head that has been carved into the face of grave marker. This style of headstone decoration was popular from the end of the 17th century, 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: 32
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°21'26.01"N 71°03'41.99"W
Picture Number: 17861