Jim,
I have a different impression from Mimi. Most of these small tombstones
made from concrete and having an inset plaque are from the period
1940-1947. During this period, who had the money to erect more prominent
tombstones in memory of their loved ones?
Bruce
On 7/31/15, 6:23, "bounce-119495747-3497436_at_list.cornell.edu on behalf of
Miriam Taylor" <bounce-119495747-3497436_at_list.cornell.edu on behalf of
mirtaylo_at_indiana.edu> wrote:
>The tombstones in the Jewish cemetery of Czernowitz were
>originally made of various types of stone, but not of concrete.
>Due to wear and tear and acid rain, those made of sandstone
>have weathered very badly and in some cases have been replaced
>by a concrete stone into which has been set a plaque of more durable
>material.
>
>Mimi
>On Jul 31, 2015, at 12:22 AM, Jim Wald wrote:
>
>> Very nice, and many thanks.
>>
>> One question (for all on the list): I have noticed in some photos
>> of graves this particular type of marker, which had a plaque set in
>> a surround of what looks like concrete.
>>
>> https://picasaweb.google.com/MReiferTaylor/
>> CzernowitzChernivtsiJewishCemeteryJuly2015#6176933975504000178
>>
>> Can any of you tell me whether there is anything particular about
>> this form: e.g. from a certain era, a means of recovering and
>> preserving an older/damaged stone, etc.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
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