Agnes Crawford Gravestone Wall Hooks
This stoneware wall decoration features a rubbing from the gravestone of Agnes Crawford (d. 1760) at the Old Burial Ground in Rutland, MA. Agnes’s gravestone is adorned with a soul effigy and two birds, symbolizing the soul being carried to heaven. In 1700s New England, "soul effigies" were a popular motif in grave markers and artwork, reflecting a shift from more severe death imagery to softer representations.
This piece is handmade from speckled stoneware clay, fired raw (unglazed) for a textured and earthy appearance. It comes with a faux leather cord for hanging, with a row of small hooks at the bottom suitable for holding keys or jewelry. Approximately 9.75” wide and 6” tall including the hooks.
This stoneware wall decoration features a rubbing from the gravestone of Agnes Crawford (d. 1760) at the Old Burial Ground in Rutland, MA. Agnes’s gravestone is adorned with a soul effigy and two birds, symbolizing the soul being carried to heaven. In 1700s New England, "soul effigies" were a popular motif in grave markers and artwork, reflecting a shift from more severe death imagery to softer representations.
This piece is handmade from speckled stoneware clay, fired raw (unglazed) for a textured and earthy appearance. It comes with a faux leather cord for hanging, with a row of small hooks at the bottom suitable for holding keys or jewelry. Approximately 9.75” wide and 6” tall including the hooks.
This stoneware wall decoration features a rubbing from the gravestone of Agnes Crawford (d. 1760) at the Old Burial Ground in Rutland, MA. Agnes’s gravestone is adorned with a soul effigy and two birds, symbolizing the soul being carried to heaven. In 1700s New England, "soul effigies" were a popular motif in grave markers and artwork, reflecting a shift from more severe death imagery to softer representations.
This piece is handmade from speckled stoneware clay, fired raw (unglazed) for a textured and earthy appearance. It comes with a faux leather cord for hanging, with a row of small hooks at the bottom suitable for holding keys or jewelry. Approximately 9.75” wide and 6” tall including the hooks.
