Mrs. Triphena Sprague

Jul 13, 1740 – Jul 13, 1780

Buried at Center Burial Ground

Transcription

Erected In Memory of M_rs: Triphena Spriague (wife of M_r: William Sprague) who departed this Life July 13th 1780. In the 40th year of her Age.

Death Steady to his purpose from y_e womb Pursues, till we are driven to y_e tomb O reader wisely lay this thought to heart, And Seek an interest in y_e better part.

Surveyed On
October 23, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Tympanum
face with ornamentation, memento mori
Border
A two line, thin width border runs along the circumference of this stone. Illustrated panels are placed to the left, right and bottom of the tablet section. They utilize a climbing vine that originates at the center of the bottom panel and then climbs up the columns. At about a third of the way from the top, the vine becomes the stand for a potted plant.
Remark
The tympanum contains a winged face. The face possesses a broad aspect with pulled back hair, thin eyes, wide nose, non-emotional mouth all which are period appropriate. The wings are single quill of varying length with minimal detail.
Physical Status
straight cracked
Intelligibility
readable
Biological Contaminants
minor incursion
Buried among fellow family members

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