Detail View: Farber Gravestone Collection: Parrett, Simon
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Name:
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Parrett, Simon
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Date:
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1718
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City:
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Newport
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State/Province:
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Rhode Island
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Carver Description:
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Luti's "Boston Master" (RI)
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Ornamental carving:
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Winged Skull
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Stone type:
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Slate
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Stone height:
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24"
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Verification:
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Probable
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Verse:
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No
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Photo number:
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2492
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Vol name:
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REGION24
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File name:
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2492
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Memo:
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The "Boston Master" worked a few years in Newport and probably is responsible for teaching one or more of the Stevenses to relief carve skulls and effigies.
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