PARK AND CEMETERY. 
11] 
WILLARD MONUMENT. WESTMINSTER, VT. 
A Snow Image 
The figure of the Recording Angel, which appears in the center of the Willard Monument, was originally 
modeled in snow. In December, 1856, Larkin G. Mead visited his old home in Brattleboro, Vermont, and on 
the last night of the old year, taking a street corner for his workshop, he produced a wonderful image. Even 
now people are still telling the story of the young sculptor who thrust his hand into a snowdrift and brought 
forth fame, both for himself and for his native town. 
Later, Mr. Mead made two marble duplicates of his work. One of the statues rests in a Brattleboro 
church. The other — with its White Rutland Marble background — serves as a noble memorial, not only to 
the artist but also to his friend and benefactor. 
Vermont Marble Company 
Branches: 
BOSTON PHILADELPHIA 
NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO 
WASHINGTON 
Branches: 
CLEVELAND ST. LOUIS 
CHICAGO TACOMA 
KANSAS CITY 
Proctor, Vt 
