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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt:...Cemetery, portions render it an unasjiuKKALo, N. Y. suming form of memorial. The illustration, on the following page, of the "Inglis" and "Squire-Curtiss" crosses shows an interesting study in proportion. Here are two crosses of equal height, set upon a common base line, notwithstanding the fact that a casual glance seems to convey the impression of considerable difference in elevation. This condition is caused, in the "Inglis" (in which a massive appearance was desired) by the heaviness of the arms and nimbus, and its more abrupt base effect. The use of the Passion or "True vine of Christ" tends to further carry the idea of solidity; as its flower-like nature does not detract from the bold outline. A more dainty and towering effect is produced in the "Squire-Curtiss" cross by the contraction of the arms, and a slightly more tapering outline, both on the shaft and its base. Attention is called to the treatment of the ornament, which reflects that of the St. Martin's. Here the effect has been retained without resorting to the serpent. The "Horace Rowland" cross is a beautiful copy of an old cross at Kilklispeen, Ireland (see page 134). The upper parts of the two crosses are much the same except that the ancient cap of the original has been omitted on the copy and the words "Jesus Mercy" added to the arms. Slight changes in the ornamentation are HORACE ROWLAND CROSS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The "Skinner" cross with its exquisitely treated allegories, previously described in full, seems a fitting subject with which to close. Here the presence of the serpent is overcome and the conscientious and antique treatment of the panels, resembling the St. Martin's, demands...