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 McNeel’s “The Greatest Name In Stonecraft” has a section for horizontal monuments. On page 130 of this classic treatise, there is an illustrated memorial for the Holliday Family.
The Holliday Memorial Summarized
Serpentine Top
The Holliday memorial has a serpentine top on the tablet, with what appear to be slightly beveled, sloping outward at the bottom. The tablet is a horizontal monument, as it is wider than it is tall.
Sunken Fillet
The bottom of the tablet appears to have a sunken fillet or square sunk line at the bottom of the tablet as it sits on the base. Fillets are also called facets. These are flat moldings that typically separate other moldings. Fillets may be sunken, raised, sandblast sunk, V sunk, square sunk, square raised or round raised. Round raised fillets are also called beads. These are molding features that are commonly used for decoration.
Base: Wash and Pencil Rounds
The base has a wash with a gentle drop between one and two inches. The edges appear to have pencil rounds that round the edges of the base.
The edges of the base appear to have pencil rounds that flow better with the ogee than would sharp edges.
McNeel identifies the dimensions of the Holliday design as follows:
McNeel provided two recommended size options for the Holliday.
130.A
Holliday
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A
6-0 x 1-0 x 2-6
7-8 x 2-2 x 0-10
B
7-0 x 1-2 x 2-10
9-0 x 2-6 x 1-10
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Tablet
Base
Tablet
Base
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Monument Dimensions Explained
McNeel’s suggested dimensions for the tablet are as follows:
Option A above is the smallest size shown; it is 4 feet long, 8 inches wide, 2 feet tall, with the base 5 foot 4 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 8 inches tall. Options B offers a 5 foot long tablet, 8 inches wide by 2 feet 2 inches tall. With the base 6 feet by 1 foot 4 inches wide and is 6 inches tall. Option C is 10 inches longer, 2 inches wider, and 6 inches taller, with a 7 foot long base that is 20 inches wide and 10 inches tall. As with all designs, you can scale the basic design for the monument larger or smaller proportionally as your needs may require.
McNeel’s Comments on Symbolism
McNeel describes the symbolism for the Holliday design stating “Only the talented Artist with years of experience can render such delicate and graceful carving. The lilies are symbolic of Purity and the Resurrection.”
Final Comments
This attractive memorial has sandblast raised lettering for the family name. The carved lilies in high relief are spectacular. The Holliday design is relatively simple, except for the exquisite carving that was carved by a master craftsman. This is a beautiful memorial that would honor any family.
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