border. Nicholas was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts 26 June 1662 and
died 28 February 1710/11 in Charlestown, Massachusetts at age 49. He
married Abigail Lawrence, the widow of Edward Wyer Jr., on 25 December
1689 at Charlestown. In 1691 he was Master of the ketch, Salisbury.
The vine is the symbol of life. At the moment of death the last breath or spirit
departs the body. The vine is a common symbol during the colonial period
referencing Christ in John 15:5 "I am the true vine and ye are the branches."
Another interpretation of this carving being that of the soul drawing sustenance
from the vine.
garden ornament or a handsome wall hanging.
Enjoy it yourself or give it as a gift for the
gravestone lover in your life.
by the Lamson family in the same period,
showing the detail on the side borders.
Karin Sprague...In 1991 Karin cut her first letter in stone using a mallet and chisel. Echoing the words of Pablo
Naruda, she recalls her experience: "Something ignited in my soul." Surrounded by quiet woods, Karin lives with her
husband, three children, and two cats in a simple stone cottage.
Tracy Mahaffey...Sculpture, particularly relief carving, has always given Tracy goosebumps. Her greatest teachers
have been coins and old New England slate headstones. "A lot of my personal inspiration comes from living a simple
life, being awake, and surrounding myself with family, friends, and critters."
