This shouldered tablet headstone has been decorated with a skull and crossbones. This is a variant of the death's head motif. This style of headstone decoration was in popular usage from the end of the 17th century, through the middle of the 18th century.Galleries:Granary Burying Ground, Grave MarkersKeywords:boston, cemetery, granary burying ground, grave markers, headstones, massachusettsPhoto Location: Granary Burying Ground, Boston, MassachusettsPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 05/27/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.008F Number: 22Original Dimensions: 3744×5616Picture Orientation: PortraitGPS Coordinates: 42°21'26.01"N 71°03'41.99"WPicture Number: 17863
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