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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticPoynton, Thomas
Title, AnalyticPennsylvania German Tombstones
Journal TitleJournal of the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies
Date of PublicationFall 2015
Volume ID21
Issue ID4
Location in Work2-15, ill.
AbstractPaper writted in 1976 for "Pennsylvania German Culture Course" taught by C. Richard Beam. Describes symbols the Amish and Mennonites have used on their tombstones as well as the meanings of different stone designs.
NotesMillersville University.
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsPennsylvania Dutch -- Social life and customs/ Pennsylvania Germans/ Folk art