Handmade Folk Grave Markers: Hondo Cemetery, Hondo, Texas

Abstract

This photograph is a part of the Kent Rush Folk Markers and Cemeteries Photograph Collection. All inscriptions are transcribed as they originally appear on the headstone, including all variations of spellings, misspellings, and alternating letter cases. Each headstone has its own variation of construction and decoration which are noted in the description. To view full photograph collection, please make an appointment at the UTSA Special Collections Reading Room. Inscription: "MANUEL CONTreras Nacio Sept. 11, 1921 Fallecio Nov. 10, 1942 / CELIA C. GONZALEZ NACIO OCT. 28, 1923 FALLECIO NOV. 15, 43 RECUERDO DE SU ESCASO" Construction: Cast. Gravestone Marker Type: Single Upright/Cross/Curbing. Decoration: Painted blue and religious objects