(Maud Francis Grave Marker), (sculpture).

(Maud Francis Grave Marker), (sculpture).

Ney, Elizabet, 1833-1907, sculptor. (possibly by)

(Maud Francis Grave Marker), (sculpture).

Digital Reference:

Maiden: marble; Base: granite.

Maiden: approx. 59 x 14 x 21.5 in.; Marker: approx. H. 70 in.; Base: approx. W. 62 in. x D. 33 in.

(Front of vertical slab of base:) MAUD/WIFE OF W.H./FRANCIS/1880--1929 unsigned

Grave marker for Maud Francis (1880-1929) includes a sculpture of a classical maiden in flowing gown, holding lilies in her clasped hands . She stands sideways before a granite marker with rough edges. A stone urn is before her on a stepped lower base. A chiseled face appears on the top, bottom and back of the granite marker.

Homage -- Francis, Maud

Figure female -- Full length

Object -- Flower -- Lily

Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Mason

Crosby Cemetery Association, Crosby Cemetery, Mason, Texas 76856

Title supplied by Inventory cataloger.

The sculpture was shipped to Mason from Fort Worth or Abilene. It was previously placed in a garden setting.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.

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