tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post6876031470806844739..comments2024-03-13T21:06:16.936-04:00Comments on Olive Tree Genealogy Blog: Tombstone RubbingsOlive Tree Genealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-54570417507890097642009-10-06T14:39:59.307-04:002009-10-06T14:39:59.307-04:00Also, I've read where the adhesive in tape can...Also, I've read where the adhesive in tape can cause damage - first by potentially pulling off a bit of the stone and second by causing discoloration over time like tape and Post-Its do to books.<br /><br />I suggest that in a cemetery that will allow you to rub, that your paper is large enough or that you use an extra backer sheet so that you completely wrap the stone in the paper and tape Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-13815132865619565122009-05-08T14:02:00.000-04:002009-05-08T14:02:00.000-04:00Patricia, thank you for the headsup on this! I had...Patricia, thank you for the headsup on this! I had no idea that tombstone rubbings were not allowed in some (many?) cemeteries. I will mention this in my post tomorrow as I am going to discuss something similar.Olive Tree Genealogyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641680.post-71271442814260107772009-05-08T12:45:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:45:00.000-04:00Although the kits are popular the majority of ceme...Although the kits are popular the majority of cemeteries I have contacted in British Columbia will not allow tombstone rubbings. As well, many in Yorkshire and County Durham forbid the practice. If you are going to consider this venture make sure you ask and receive permission of the cemetery.Patricia A. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986349661021133620noreply@blogger.com