The Gates Ajar or Gates of Heaven set piece was an especially elaborate design and very popular in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. It generally ranged from two to four feet high with either pointed or rounded arches over a pair of gates. A taxidermy dove, or less commonly a star, was often placed surmounting the arch. This design was used for the funerals of both men and w
- Köszönet: Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection. Gift of H. Weber & Sons Company.
- Jogok: CC0
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