Stone of: Warner, Jacob. 1711, Hadley, MA. Carved by: Nash, Joseph
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 136 gravestone rubbings, all mounted and ready for hanging. Some of the rubbings are mounted several to a board, and so there is a total of 117 mounted boards. The rubbings were made between 1977 and 1983, and represent gravestones dated 1650 to 1800. The stones are from all across New England, with the great majority being from Connecticut.
There is also a small amount of material related to the exhibitions Three Centuries of Connecticut Folk Art and A Grave Business: New England Gravestone Rubbings including the exhibition catalog and reviews in local newspapers.
Dates
- 1977 - 1983
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.
Extent
From the Collection: 136 object(s) : (136 gravestone rubbings mounted on 117 unique boards)
From the Collection: 1 file(s)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Kelly, Susan H. (Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, Anne C. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org