September 9
An Introduction to Gravestones as Material Culture

Assignment: Meyer, Cemeteries & Gravemarkers: Voices of American Culture: “Foreword & Introduction” Deetz, In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life: Introduction & Chapter 1 Pictures: John and Mary Pitman stone, 1711, Common Burying Ground, Newport, RI Sarah Allen stone, 1785, Bristol, Rhode Island William Pabodie stone, Little Compton, Rhode Isand Elisabeth Pabodie stone, 1717, Little Compton, Rhode Island