That lengthy title gives it all away -Another post of last week’s time in Philadelphia –
Sculptor and excellent ice carver, Roger Wing, transformed a 100 year old Norway Maple stump into an impressive likeness of Pastor George Duffield (b.1732-d.1790).
(Click Roger Wing Sculptor and you can see more examples of his amazing sculpture.)
Walking back to the hotel, I passed by The Old Pine Street Church Graveyard.
Architect Joseph G. Brin article details information about how this Revolutionary War Minister’s sermon inspired John Adams to sign the Declaration of Independence.
The wind made the flags billow and flap, making snapping sounds.
Unlike the Harmonist Cemetery I posted yesterday, these graves are marked.
Well, they were marked.
Years of erosion have made many names difficult to read.
Wow!
Thanks for visiting today and leaving a good word, Toni.
That was very creative of the sculptor Ruth. It looks beautiful and you took amazing shots of the cemetery. Love the japanese proverb and that shot is stunning. Love the reflections in the glass. 😀
Thank you Sophia. It was a beautiful day.
Very cool! More stump art should be created!
There may not be enough skilled sculptors familiar with carving stumps? But good idea for sure
My hubby carved our address in the front driveway tree. People palm-slap themselves when they say they can’t see our address and we point at the tree. 😛
I love it – we go to Philly often (2 kids will be living there) so I will definitely check it out on one of my visits
Two kids in one city is great! Thanks Sue.
Love your combining History with Photos …… each enlivens the other!!!!! Thanks!
I can’t help wondering if the sculpture will last as long as it deserves to?
I’m sure they sealed it up with something but when you look at the worn gravestones showing the ravages of time …..
What a wonderful sculpture! I love the Japanese proverb. 🙂
Yes, they were both a nice find. Thanks Sylvia.
I love the shot with the ivy on the tombstone.
Thanks Amy. It was a pretty day
I like the old flags. Very fitting for PA.
Hi again, Ruth! I’ve had the Japanese Proverb up on the Screen all day!! Just now reading the text about the History of the Church…… Ingersoll who is buried in the Old Pine ChurchYard was a signer of the Constitution and Attorney General of Pennsylvania. We are electing an Attorney General of Pa this November, first the Primary April 26th!!! That Office has been in the headlines a lot !!!! One ot the early ones signed the Constitution!
There is nothing quite like an artist’s eye. To see a Presbyterian minister hiding in a tree stump is indeed a talent.
John if you get a minute click on the artist’s name and see him work magic with a chainsaw.
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Thank you to Ruth E. Hendricks, a photographer and former art teacher, for sharing this guest post featuring a historic graveyard. For more of Ruth’s work, see her blog.
Thanks Andrea