Isaac Peirce 1799

full stone tympanum

In
memory of
Isaac Peirce
son of Mr Isaac &
Mrs Drusilla Peirce
who died March 20
1799 Etat 8 Years

Pray think of me as you pass by
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be
Prepare for death & follow me

A typical flying cherub from the late 1700's. Similar flying cherubs can be found scattered across Cape Cod but most are on the Outer Cape from Wellfleet to Provincetown.

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