30 May 2010

Pro vino

A few examples of grapes as headstone ornamentation. Grave Addiction states these to be representative of the blood of Christ, assuming these designs were chosen with symbolism in mind.

From Chappell Hill Masonic Cemetery:


This (sad) one also has a couple sprigs of...thistle?
 Mrs. Carrie E. Flewellen,
and
Infant Son
Died July 12, 1854
Aged
24 years
We will meet again


From Rome Cemetery:


Previously posted, from Forest Lawn Cemetery:

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