Mary Barker

Died Nov 12, 1762

Buried at Mount Vernon

Transcription

Here lies buried the body of Mary Barker who departed this life Nov 12 1762 in the 22nd year of her age.


Surveyed On
April 4, 2023
Stone Type
sandstone
Tympanum
skull
Border
A two line border surrounds the outer edge of this stone. The plaque has an illustrated panel on either side. A flower at the top of the panel is supplemented by an abstractly engraved stem and leaves.
Remark
The tympanum's images include a oval skull with round eyes oriented horizontally. The mouth/teeth is simply engraved as a segmented line. The traditional wings on either side of the skull appear more organic with an outer skin/edge and a segmented inner space.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
heavy incursion
Cleaning Type
wiped

Buried among fellow family members

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