Mrs. Mary Forbus

Died Jan 23, 1776

In Memory of Mrs. Mary Forbus wife of Lieu_t Robert Forbus who died Jan_ry 23d 1776 aged 53 years

Border: A two line thin width border runs the circumference of this stone. It is thicker around the dome of the tympanum than it is down the two sides. The tablet is limited by a single engraved line.

Remark: This tympanum is filled with unique imagery. The arch under the border is portrayed as clouds on this stone. The face is very round but the eyes are eye shaped as opposed to round. There are pupils and the eyebrow forms the nose which is only a little bulbous. The mouth is not straight across but shows a slight uptick at the ends. There are also pineapples on either side of the face and provide a common image of rebirth. The side panels illustrate a fern-like plants growing.