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Nathaniel Fuller, Stonecutter of Plympton, Massachusetts

Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

Date

1969

GUSN

GUSN-169782

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Description

Born on Nov., 14, 1687, Nathaniel Fuller was a carver of traditional slate gravestones. Over 300 examples of his work remain standing in old burying grounds throughout Plymouth and Barnstable counties, a number that may represent half of his actual output. In this article, Peter Benes examines Fuller and his work.

Details

Additional Identification Number

Article ID 163

Collection Code

SC001

Collection Name

Old-Time New England

Reference Code

SC001.1969.060.217.001

Abstract

Born on Nov., 14, 1687, Nathaniel Fuller was a carver of traditional slate gravestones. Over 300 examples of his work remain standing in old burying grounds throughout Plymouth and Barnstable counties, a number that may represent half of his actual output. In this article, Peter Benes examines Fuller and his work.

Date Notes

Volume 60, Number 217 (Summer, 1969)

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Record Details

Originator

Peter Benes (Author)

Publications Referencing This Collection

(1969). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Description Level

Item

Place of Publication

Boston, Mass.

Publisher

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

Publisher Series

Old Time New England

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