headstone rubbings

Headstone rubbings involve creating a textured imprint of a gravestone’s surface, typically to preserve inscriptions or carvings. This process uses paper and a rubbing medium like crayon, charcoal, or specialized chalk, which is gently pressed into the paper laid over the stone’s surface. The result captures the engraved details, making it easier to read or study the inscription without directly touching the stone. Rubbings are often used for historical preservation, genealogical research, or personal remembrance, and should be done carefully to avoid damaging the stone’s surface.