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 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: 5Original Dimensions: 5616×3744Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 42°21'26.01"N 71°03'41.99"WPicture Number: 17855
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