Ceramic Images of Yesterday - ceramicimagesofyesterday

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Although not exactly a ceramic image, it was sweet to see what this family did to commemorate their loved one.

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Free African American man

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Free African American woman

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Czech bride after being cleaned

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Broken portrait of woman in flapper hat

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After cleaning

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5 Year Old Italian girl

I had been meaning to visit Calvary for some time.  I was able to spend a few hours and walked along the back fencing.  Usually the graves near the fencing are the oldest.  I observed that most of the markers with the portraits were either Italian or of Eastern European descent, mainly Russian.  Most were beautifully crafted testimonials of a strong Catholic background.  The portraits themselves varied quite radically in quality.  The larger and most impressive structures bore portraits of finer and obviously better craftmanship.  I was also surprised at how many portraits were of more than a singular person, sometimes even entire families...very sad!

The cemetery is huge.  I was overwhelmed by not only the size of the grounds, but by how many portraits are there scattered about in so many different sections.  Because my visit took place during Memorial Day Weekend, there were many people visiting graves and many joggers on the ground.  I did not particularly think this was the place to exercise, but I tried not to disrupt anyone and simply quietly photographed what I was after.

I would like to return very soon since it was difficult to pinpoint exactly where I left off, somewhere near Section 21.  For one, there were no maps anywhere.  Most cemeteries have maps of the grounds readily available for visitors, however, I must admit, the grounds were meticulously maintained.  All markers were clearly visible and the cemetery was clean of any garbage on the ground.  There were also water spouts in many locations for the plants to be cared for.  Many family members had placed decorations and fencing surrounding the graves and all of these acoutrements were left undisturbed.  Vandalism does not seem to be a major problem at Calvary, but time and the elements are unforgiving.  Because so many of the portraits are so old, many have faded substantially and will be lost altogether in a couple of years...also very sad!

Mt. Zion Cemetery is not for the faint of heart or for those who wish to casually walk along well pruned and picturesque walkways.  There are sections of the cemetery, which are well maintained, but for the most part, it is a refuge for monument geckos, raccoons, opossums, rodents, and the like.  Many of the stones are toppling over onto one another, and it becomes quite treacherous to photograph some of the most intriguing images.  I found I was quite unprepared to climb atop the monuments and make my way through freshly rained on unkempt shrubbery, and mud puddles.  I will say, however, I was very happy that it was a cloudy and overcast day.  It made the constant issues with reflections practically non-existent, and the heat would have been unmerciful had the sun been beaming on us the entire time.

 

We were only able to cover about a quarter of the grounds, and I do plan on returning within the next few weeks.  I was able to recruit my oldest daughter to join me this time.  She is not a fan of cemeteries, but once I explained to her the condition of the grounds, she did not hesitate.  I think she was taken aback at how honest indeed I had been. 

 

The cemetery office was open on a Sunday, and I was able to obtain a map to plot the sections we were able to cover.  However, there are so many of these images in this particular cemetery that it is hard to not become overwhelmed, not only at the sheer magnitude of them as far as numbers, but for me it's like being 'a kid in a candy store'.  I have to discipline myself, and keep to the proposed methodical plan in order to ensure I don't overlook any of these remarkable portraits.  My goal is not to get each and every single one, but to record most of them.  In particular, the ones which will be soon lost to time.  We found many had fallen off, and were buried in the earth or entagled in the greenery surrounding the monument.  We were able to replace some, but others we were not as lucky, and simply were not able to locate them.

 

All through our visit, there was a suspicious opossum, who was carefully watching us from a few feet away.  He slowly made his way in and out of the rows, and followed us almost the entire time we were there.  He was actually quite comical.  I wondered if perhaps he was fed by other visitors since he did not seem to be afraid of humans in the least.

 

During the last half hour or so of our visit, we found a crude tool which had been used to vandalize the images behind one of the larger rectangular monuments near the gate along 58th Street near the entrance to the LIE.  It made me so angry to find evidence of idiots destroying these images for no good reason, but to actually see where they had hidden this resource of destruction, sent a chill up my spine.  I was rather amazed at some of the objects we found during our walk, such as a pair of discarded used cotton socks.  It is clear this cemetery is not routinely maintained.  Some of the markers had stickers on them with lettering to signal which of these markers were still being funded to be cared for.  By sight, it was very easy to identify them.  I find it disgraceful that the grounds themselves are not properly groomed unless 'the till is filled', particularly since this particular cemetery is brimming with historical significance.   However, the staff in the office was very pleasant and eager to help one locate any specific grave.  It simply seems to be a circumstance an unfortunate numbers game.

Today, was a gorgeous day; most of it sunny and unusually warm, but at times rather overcast.  The latter conditions were perfect for adding more portraits to my collection and being able to retake some of the ones from last year, which I managed to bungle up by capturing my own image within them.  I almost got to complete the entire section, but ran out of time when I reached section M.  I will need to go back later and capture the last 3 rows before reaching the gate.

However, I have really been itching to find the time to visit Mt. Zion Cemetery, which is also very close in proximity to my home.  From the gate along Maurice Avenue, I can easily spot about a hundred portraits without even trying.  I also know there are a LOT of lizards in Mt. Zion, and truth be told, I did put off visiting quite a few times last season due to these pests.  The other issue with Mt. Zion is the constant state of disrepair and overgrowth of the grounds.  It seems as if no one takes care of the land or the monuments EVER! This makes it somewhat hazardous to move along the aisles freely.

But, this year, and despite these obstacles, I am resolved to finally go, and spend a few days taking photographs since the sheer volume of the portraits would not allow me to finish the project in one day.

Sleepy Hollow is a really old cemetery with an Old Dutch Burial Ground which leads into the cemetery itself.  There is a plethora of awesome family vaults, mausoleums, old gravestones within a very scenic 3 acres.  We walked for a good hour or so before we encountered any ceramic portraits and the 2 I did find were Italian in origin and of young children.  We didn't get to cover too much ground so we will definitely need to return at some point, but it is a breathtaking place with so very much history.  The fact that the graves of the many characters from the story Sleepy Hollow can be found within its confines makes it a fun place to visit.  Can't wait to go back!

On the technical side, it was a very hot, dry, and very sunny afternoon.  The pair of portraits we did find were in very close proximity and in a part of the cemetery not very many walk through; a rather steep ravine.  The markers are so old that they do not reflect back too much which makes them much easier to photograph.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is most notable for it's amazing statues and architecturally grandiose mausoleums, but I will search high and lo' to bring you more ceramic portraits from Tarrytown, NY.  This time, I will bring with me some Epoxy in case I come across a portrait which needs to be returned to its rightful place.  I will also make sure not to forget the bug repellent this time!

My first attempt at photographing the ceramic portraits.  It was an amazing experience to get to peruse and discover these pictures of all these people who are beyond our everyday existence.  I had a few technical problems, such as, capturing my own reflection in some of the images.  Since I am quite a perfectionist, I was annoying myself by doing this, but I will need to play with the time of day and angles in the future.  I am learning as I go, so it's all good!

 

I concentrated mostly on the Hemlock Section (lots 300-426) and part of the Children's Section.  I was saddened when I found how many of these images had already been attacked by vandals.  It was very obvious many of the images had been scratched where the face was at one time, merely for the sake of destroying them.  Others had been popped off rather crudely with a flat-head screwdriver.  It made me think there is a market for this type of image.  I can see that since Daguereortypes have made quite a comeback, but I do find that going to a monument and willfully removing it, is quite different than acquiring the images from a yard sale or an auction.

In the future, I will also travel with a tube of adhesive which can resist the elements.  I found some images had fallen off, simply through time.  I was able to find where they once belonged, but I didn't have anything to glue them back on...so I definitely think this is worth investing in in order to preserve them for others to enjoy!

Location Map of Queens Cemeteries
Map of Bayside Cemetery (Ozone Park, NY)
Map of Calvary Cemetery (Woodside, NY)
Map of Mt. Olivet (Maspeth, NY)
Map of Mt. Zion Cemetery (Maspeth, NY)
Map of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Sleepy Hollow, NY)

Bayside Cemetery
History of Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Maspeth, NY)
History of Calvary Cemetery (Woodside, NY)
Mt. Zion Cemetery (Maspeth, NY) Website

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Sleepy Hollow, NY)
Famous Residents of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Sleepy Hollow, NY)

Making Photographic Records of Gravestones
Forgotten Faces Article by Lisa Montanarelli
Forgotten Faces Website

Forgotten NY Cemeteries
Gravestone Portraits by A Nameless Yeast
Sepulchral Portraits
Wouldn't You Like to See Something Strange?

The surprising beauty of portraits on gravestones. By Camilo Jose Vergara