Mr. Jacob Amsden 
May 29, 1728 – Aug 15, 1772
Buried at
Old Centre
Transcription
In Memory of
Mr. Jacob Amsden
who died August
y_e 15th, 1772 Aged
44 Years, 2 Months,
& 17 Days
Second survey 08132017
- Surveyed On
 
- October 7, 2015
 
- Stone Type
 
- slate
 
- Border
 
- A wide four line border traverses the top the tympanum.  It contains a centered Memento Mori.
There are panels on either side of the tablet that are illustrated with long lilies
 
- Remark
 
- The central image in the tympanum is a male human like face with eye details, a wig curled up on either side and a small tight mouth.  The nose is realistic.
The head rests on a bird body with outstretched raised wings.
 
- Physical Status
 
- straight less_than_20_degrees
 
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