Thomas Wilder

Died Oct 23, 1667

Buried at Old Common Burial Ground

Transcription

SACRED to the memory of THOMAS WILDER from Lancaster in England who first settled at Hingham in 1641, & came to this Town July 4, 1659, & died Oct. 23, 1667 leaving three sons VIZ THOMAS, JOHN & NATHANIEL, from whom are derived all of the names of Wilder in This Town & vicinity

Surveyed On
April 30, 2016
Stone Type
other
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
The beveled edge is complemented by the two line, thin width border around the circumference of this memorial. The tablet has a two line, thin width around its circumference.
Remark
This historical marker is done in the style of a gravestone but likely dates from the 1900s. The tympanum uses the conventions of a gravestone with images from a later period in gravestone design. Maybe the 3 sons commissioned this which would explain the artistic period. There are three main design elements. The multiple mini-triangular cuts that make up the background are a secondary priority to the central image. Their primary help is to focus the viewer on the face. The face is a later colonial rendition with more realistic face shape with cheeks, chin and jaw discernible. The nose and eyes are detailed with the hair combed forward. The wings rely on a tab-like appearance but evolved with multiple markings to add depth. The way the wings hang down appears unusual.
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
medium incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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