Tombstone Tuesday - White Bronze Hand

Here is another excellent example of a cast zinc or "white bronze" gravestone. This one is a little more ornate than the one I previously posted. This stone memorializes Dr. Augustus F. Hand and his family of Morris, Grundy, Illinois.

  

DOCTOR

A. F. HAND

Born Shoreham, VT

July 11, 1816

Graduated

Ill. College 1845

Settled in Morris 1847

where he practiced

his profession

more than 40 years

Died June 15, 1890

Aged

73 Y'rs 11 Mo's 4 D'ys

Notice the interesting wear patterns on the metal

His loyal companion on the base

photographed at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy County, Illinois

© 2013 Sally Knudsen