Mr. Joel Sanderson

Oct 11, 1764 – Aug 11, 1773

Buried at Old Centre

Transcription

In Memory of Mr. Joel Sanderson who Dec'_d. August 11th 1774 Aged 8 years 10 Months

Second Survey 081317


Surveyed On
October 7, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
A two line border surrounds the tympanum. A thinner two line borders continues past the stone's shoulders and down the side. There are illustrated panels to the left and right of the tablet.
Remark
The central figure in the tympanum is a winged face. It is an early period design with a round overall shape but a hint of chin and cheeks. There are details to the eyes and the eyebrows, which are not common. The nose is becoming more real and the mouth is straight and emotionless. The hair is the older lozenge shape on top which also denotes curly hair.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion

Buried among fellow family members

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