Early New England Stone Cutters–Joseph Lamson (1658-1722)
Joseph Lamson was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts in 1658, the son of William and Sarah (Ayers) Lamson. Joseph Lamson’s early designs suggest he
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The Imps of Death
The “Imps of Death” were part of Puritan New England tombstone imagery from about 1680-1712. They were frequently accompanied with an hourglass, coffins,
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Masonic Symbolism in the Cemetery
Freemasonry, rich in symbolism, has had centuries to develop symbolic embellishments for its many ceremonies and levels of proficiency. Masons or Freemasons are
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Ships of Green-Wood
New York’s Green-Wood Cemetery in the Bronx, with over 500,000 burials, is a veritable treasure trove of unique monuments. While there are many
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