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Symbolism
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Religious - Handshake

Hands clasping can indicate a goodbye at death, a farewell to earhly existance and sometimes symbolizing a marriage or close bond. This example is from the headstone of Richard Vincent, who was killed at pednandrea Mine in 1874, Treleigh Churchyard. CIP Ref. 62/21.

Religious - Handshake