Rock Creek Cemetery Rock Creek Church Road, N.W Section L, next to Lot 55E Washington District of Columbia 20011
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Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
Image on file.
Jno. Williams Inc. Founders, N.Y. (Francis Oliver / Johnson / Born March XXIV/MDCCC-LXXVII / Died May XVII / MCMVI - Loren Bascom Taber / Johnson / Born June XV, MCCCLXXV / Died December SIV, MCMXLI Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
The memorial features a bronze sarcophagus adorned with angels on each corner and garlands draped on each side. Atop the sarcaphagus is a draped urn. The sculpture rests atop a rectangular granite base.
