Tombstones of John and Mary Stebbins, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 7883-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1883-1886

GUSN

GUSN-389777

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Description

The image shows two tombstones in a grassy area, which are marked with inscriptions for Mr. John Stebbins and Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. John Stebbins. The tombstone on the left for John Stebbins indicates he died on September 7, 1700, aged 74 years. The text on Mary Stebbins' tombstone mentions she died in October 1735. Both stones feature ornamental carvings at the top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cemeteries
headstones (tombstones)
fences
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027019
A-Series negative 7883-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.005.7883-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

Deerfield (Franklin county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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