Honorable Joseph Wilder Esquire

Mar 29, 1683 – Mar 29, 1757

Buried at Old Common Burial Ground

Transcription

In Memory of the Hon. JOSEPH WILDER Esq. who died MARCH 29_th A.Dom_i 1757 AEtatis 74

He was enrich'd with strong Powers and good Accomplishments, which were exerted in his numerous public and private Connection in Life exemplary & a steady Friend to his Country, to ye Good to Poor to Virtue and to God

Surveyed On
April 30, 2016
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation
Border
This stone has a beveled edge complemented by a two line, thin width bas-relief border around its circumference. There are illustrated panels on either side of the tablet that are illustrated with cascading abstract images that appear more aquatic with nautilus-like swirls in-dispersed down the panel. There is a rosetta-like flower at the stone's shoulders.
Remark
The tympanum has two major design elements. The face is a middle period rendition. The facial details are being improved realistically but the simple shape of the head and the lack of increased realism keep it in this time frame. The wig is detailed beautifully lending body to the curls. The wings are very detailed with fine feathers details along the single quill. The strong lead edge of the wings is further reinforced by the shorter feathers at that edge.
Physical Status
askew cracked
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
medium incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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