This is an interesting tombstone inscription. It is a rebus puzzle, a word picture puzzle. The word rebus is derived from Latin phrase non verbis, sed rebus, meaning “not by words, but by things.” Can you figure it out?
Tag: Tombstone art
May 02
Tombstone Tuesday-Walther League Symbol
This is the symbol for the Walther League, a youth society for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Apr 25
Tombstone Tuesday-Luther Rose Symbol
The image on these tombstones is the Luther Rose, the symbol for Lutheranism. The seal was designed by Martin Luther in 1516 and it symbolizes the basic elements of Christian theology.
Mar 28
Tombstone Tuesday-Occupation Symbols
A variety of symbols and images can be carved or etched on tombstones. The photos below show examples of carvings and etchings and show the difference between the two techniques. Today, some local tombstones that indicate a person’s occupation.
Mar 21
Tombstone Tuesday-Exedra Monument
Exedra is a rather unusual cemetery monument, usually seen in larger cemeteries. Here are two local examples.
Karen Miller Bennett, CG(R)
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