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 Designers, Sculptors, and Manufacturers of 
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I N this brochure we present a few illustrations of original designs of 
 Sarcophagi, Monuments and Headstones. 
 
 Our purpose will be served if this collection is of service in helping 
 the purchaser to a satisfactory selection. 
 
 In these pages we are able to but merely suggest the possibilities of 
 originality in monument making. The designs illustrated herein are not 
 “ stock patterns.” They are the result of original effort on the part of artists 
 working exclusively for us. Ever} 7 memorial shown on the pages that 
 follow, from the smallest headstone to the most costly and elaborate sar- 
 cophagus, are of the types commending themselves most favorably to the 
 best tastes at the present time. 
 
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A Word About Quincy. 
 
 Location — Quincy is situated on Quincy Hay in Boston Harbor, seven and a half miles south-south-east 
 of Boston. It is on the line of the Old Colony system, New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. 
 Trains run at brief intervals between the two cities, enabling visitors in Boston to make the trip to our works 
 with little loss of time. 
 
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 Points ok Historical Initcrest. — -There are few cities that equal Quincy in point of historical interest. 
 It was one of the earl)'- settlements of Massachusetts. Originally a part of Braintree it separated from that 
 town and adopted its present name in 1792. It was the birth place of John Adams, second president of the 
 United States, and of John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States, John Hancock was also 
 born here. The burial place of the two presidents is marked by a memorial church of Quincy granite. 
 
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 The Granite Industry. — The first notable monument of Quincy granite was quarried more than half a 
 century ago. The obelisk-formed granite shaft which marks the battle-field of Bunker Hill marks also the 
 beginning of the modern granite cutting industry which has made Quincy famous. 
 
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 The Dark. Blue Quincy Granite.- — It was our good fortune to purchase the quarry producing the dark 
 blue Quincy granite , which has since become celebrated. The wide popularity which this granite has won 
 in all quarters has been due to fineness of texture, enduring qualities, and its rich coloring, admitting of 
 beautiful contrasts between the rough and polished surfaces. Monuments from this granite have been set in 
 nearly every state and territory. They are entitled to highest rank as splendid examples of the stone cutter’s 
 art. 
 
Our Quarry and Works. — We are now working our quarry at a depth of one hundred feet below the 
 surface. As we have gone down deeper the quality of the granite has improved. The grain has become finer, 
 rendering the stone harder, more enduring and susceptible to a higher polish. 
 
 Although owners of the Quincy quarry we furnish monuments in all the finer grades of American and 
 Foreign granites. We have ready for inspection at all times at our works Finished Monumental Work in 
 wide variety of design and material. We meet the requirements of the most exacting art lover in all our 
 work and designs. 
 
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 Form, Material and Cost. — It will be noted that we have not attempted a description of the different 
 forms of memorials selected for illustration. The subject is altogether too broad for satisfactory or profitable 
 discussion in brief space. The examples shown have been closely studied and embody correct principles. In 
 selecting the material for each design we choose the variety of granite which will give the most pleasing 
 effect. 
 
 Quotations of cost can not be given in connection with the illustrations, as all designs may be made in 
 large or small dimensions and the proportions may also be changed. Slight changes in finish will also 
 materially affect the price. We are able, however, to promptly send estimates with dimensions of any 
 memorial shown herein. We cannot quote prices for inferior work, as we are sometimes asked to do. It is our 
 purpose to have our name stand only for that which is best in monument making. 
 
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