18th Century Sunburst Variation

From the East Burial Ground, Bristol, Rhode Island  Both the end of earthly life and the Beginnings of Heavenly life are represented by a Rising or Setting Sun.  Other noteworthy symbols commonly found on New England gravestones include: Angels - the Heavenly Messenger Sheaves of Wheat - the Final harvest Wings - Flight of the Spirit Willows - Sorrow, weeping with Grief Tree - Tree of Life Skulls and Death Heads - Death of the Body Shirt is printed white ink on black shirt - short sleeve or long sleeve style.   Long Sleeve Shirts includes one of five designs printed on the Left and Right Sleeves. 1 - Pick and Shovel; 2 - Celtic; 3 - Skeleton Key; 4 - Skeleton in Casket; 5 - Willow Tree