GRAVEBOARD, jarrah, East Perth Cemeteries, John Green, 1834
CH1976.170
Jarrah wood grave board. Engraved inscription to front; 'SACRED / to the MEMORY of / IOHN GREEN / Bricklayer &c aged 29 years / who met with a premature death / while sinking a well in PERTH / January 15 1834'. 'So / REMEMBER MAN as you pass by / As you are now so once was I / As I am now so you must be / Prepare yourself to follow me'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | CH1976.170 |
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Accession Date: | 21 Apr 1976 |
Material
Wood/Wood |
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Jarrah/Wood |
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Wood |
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Measurement
height | 1180mm |
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width | 680mm |
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