About this 3D model

This tree stump grave marker is for Mary I. Braley, the daughter of W. & L.E. Braley. Born June 9, 1896. Died June 4, 1905. This example stands at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. The tree stump was a popular grave marker in the late 19th century through the early 20th century. While originally created for the fraternal order of the Woodsmen of the World, tree stump markers were soon available widely via catalog and local stone shops. This example is carved from limestone. It is a touching tribute to a child who died too young as symbolized by the truncated tree. Her straw hat and empty boots rest at the base of the stump. The bark has peeled down to reveal her name, those of her parents, the dates of her birth and death and an epitaph.