Again, certain visual symbols are seen upon stones. In certain time periods, some have a greater frequency. The period (1865-1914), i address, is that of the post War for Union, and ante the War to end all Wars. One is that of two hands shaking. Hand shaking is a visible sign of greeting by friends, or those wish to be seen as such. Now, some hand shaking shows up with fraternal organisations. This is one on a married couple. The clothing cuffs are different to suggest one is feminine, and one masculine. Now, in some churches a sign of peace is exchanged; often it is a hand shake with strangers. Somehow a handshake does not seem the sign of affection for a married couple. Well, perhaps we are fortunate that here it is an euphemistic symbol, and not anatomical accuracy that is portrayed.
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