time for a post about a little side-quest i do that involves early cemeteries (~1750-1920) in my province 💚 

a fave symbol of mine commonly found on victorian-era headstones is the willow tree... while the symbolism we usually associate with victorian mourning tends to be on the morbid side, victorian-era headstones bear witness to a shift away from the earlier skulls and crossbones and "memento mori"-style symbolism and towards much more pastoral and nature-based religious symbolism, such as wheat, lambs, doves, lilies, and the beautiful resilient willow tree.

anyway, i was going through some photos today and wanted to highlight a few victorian-era willows i've come across locally, all hand-carved and in the unique style of their carver.

some are simple, some are full of flourishes and detail, and all are skillfully relief-carved. so beautiful 💚

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hey lovely! i owe ya a degen tip! kinda went over (somehow...the frame didnt calclulate in time) gonna see if deleting this works and i'll give ya double tomorrow! much love!