Mrs. Hannah Lewis

May 29, 1752 – May 29, 1790

Buried at Burial Hill

Transcription

In Memory of Mrs. HANNAH LEWIS wife of Mr. NATHANIEL LEWIS who died May 29 1790 in y_e 38 year of her age.


Surveyed On
September 1, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
The gabled tympanum presents a complex border made up of several components; the beveled outer edge, the thick width of the main body with the interior line paired with a thin etched line and the sharply incised interior line supporting the bas-relief image in the center. This border encircles the tympanum and provides a boundary against the tablet section. The tablet section incorporates a four line, three section border. the outer border is the continuation of the one from the tympanum. There is a thin width etched line added off the interior line of this border. Inside, a bas-relief space permits a three dimensional plaque in the tablet's center.
Remark
The design is a keepsake framed image of a woman. She is wearing a wind-blown scarf and appears trim and attractive with distinct eyes and a stylish hair style. This figure is in sharp contrast to the capped, serious, bunned early images. On either side of the frame are plants supporting the frame.
Physical Status
askew less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
medium incursion

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