Union Rose

A rose is a rose. Sentimental, sweet and symbolic of the fragility of Life. The bud blooms as Life winds on and then fades; or the bud is nip’t when Life loses its opportunity to come to full fruition. Whose gravestone this is from is lost to time, but it was once found in Union Cemetery, Smithfield, Rhode Island.

4" w x 7" h

One of the many amazing colonial castings we have in the Newburyport shop by the Gravestone Girls of Worcester MA. Colonial stone carvers were true folk artists, and we are blessed to live an area where we can immerse ourselves in the artistry of their work. Importantly, these casting are hand-formed and finished, and no stones are ever impacted by the creation methods. The Gravestone Girls are deeply committed to preservation - and can often be found speaking to groups about cemetery conversation throughout the region.

Given the hand-made nature of the process - each casting may have some variation in color and tone.