Maud Francis Grave Marker - Mason, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 45.481 W 099° 14.621
14R E 476678 N 3402810
Grave marker for Maud Francis nee Jones (1880-1929) includes a sculpture of a classical maiden in flowing gown, holding lilies in her clasped hands. She stands sideways before a granite marker with rough edges.
Waymark Code: WMQ374
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
Views: 1

Young woman with long flowing hair with closed eyes. Her hands are clasp in front of her and some long stemmed flowers rest against her right shoulder. Her left foot rests on the edge of the memorial.
TITLE: Maud Francis Grave Marker

ARTIST(S): Elizabet Ney (possibly by)

DATE: None given

MEDIUM: Maiden: marble; Base: granite.

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000795

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
In Crosby Cemetery 545 Texas 29 Mason, TX 76856


DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
The Urn shown in the Smithsonian pictures is gone.


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