Mary McHard's Gravestone, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2440

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-377783

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN2404-GN2500
Mary McHard's Gravestone, Newburyport, Massachusetts, GN-2440
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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN2404-GN2500

Description

The image features the gravestone of Mary McHard in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The stone is inscribed with a detailed epitaph that discusses her life and virtues as the consort of Captain William McHard. The gravestone text pays tribute to her Christian profession and sudden passing on March 8, 1786, at the age of 47. The stone is ornately carved with winged motifs at the top.

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Descriptive Terms

graves
headstones (tombstones)
cemeteries
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005794
Noyes negative GN-2440

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.019.GN-2440

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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