Mrs. Betty Whitney

Jan 9, 1737 – Jan 9, 1782

Buried at Center Burial Ground

Transcription

ERECTED In Memory of M_rs: BETTY WHITNEY (wife of M_r: MOSES WHITNEY) who departed this Life Jan_r: 9th: 1782. In the 45_th: year of her Age

Behold and See as you Pass by, As you are now so once was I. As I am now So you must be, Prepare for Death & follow me.

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Surveyed On

October 23, 2015

Stone Type

slate

Tympanum

face with ornamentation, memento mori

Border

A simple two lilne, thin width border is around the circumference of this stone. There are illustrated side panels to the left and right of the tablet section. Inside of the panels are mirror imaged designs made up of 2 components. There is a a plant growing up from the bottom of the stone. Perched on top of this plant are three flowers in a pot.

Remark

The tympanum includes three design elements. In the center is the face and torso. The hair is pulled back and the features have reached a high degree of realism. The person appears to be wearing a cloak. The niche is bordered by a single line. Memento more is encased below within an oval border. A mirror imaged plant surrounds the niche joining just below the niche into a fleur de lys.

Physical Status

straight less_than_20_degrees

Intelligibility

readable

Biological Contaminants

minor incursion

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