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Stone of Abern and Mary Stow, 1786, Grafton, Massachusetts

 Item — Object: 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes 30 framed gravestone rubbings of various sizes, representing gravestones from New England dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Most of the rubbings depict the iconography and imagery of the gravestones. Only a few contain text. The rubbings have a marbled black and yellow coloring.

Each rubbing records the name(s) of the individual(s) memorialized by the gravestone. Most include a date. The artists have inscribed their cataloging information on each item, which includes the size of the rubbing (small, medium or large portfolio) and a number. The set of rubbings in this collection are numbered “39/50.” Each rubbing is signed by the artists.

Dates

  • 1963

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of AFAM.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 object(s) (30 framed gravestone rubbings) ; various sizes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository

Contact:
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