Nathan Foster

Died Oct 9, 1752

Buried at Mount Vernon

Transcription

Here lies buried the body of Nathan Foster who daparted this life Oc_t. 9_th 1752 in the 20_th year of his age


Surveyed On
April 9, 2023
Stone Type
sandstone
Tympanum
skull
Border
A two-line border runs along the circumference of this stone. An illustrated panel on three sides of the tablet contains the abstractly designed stem, leaves, and buds of the flowers represented by the pie-like design in each upper corner. The bottom panel design uses tile-like squares with a sine wave-like running through its middle.
Remark
The tympanum has two discernible design elements. The round, approaching oval, shaped skull has round eye sockets, a triangular nasal cavity, and rudimentary teeth. The wings flow from either side of the skull in four levels.
Physical Status
askew less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Cleaning Type
wiped

Buried among fellow family members

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