Potter's Fields
Potter's Fields
A potter's field, paupers' grave or common grave is a place for the burial of unknown, unclaimed or indigent people. "Potter's field" is of Biblical origin, referring to "Akeldama", meaning field of blood in Aramaic. (Wikipedia)
A potter's field, paupers' grave or common grave is a place for the burial of unknown, unclaimed or indigent people. "Potter's field" is of Biblical origin, referring to "Akeldama", meaning field of blood in Aramaic. (Wikipedia)
PHOTO: A trench at the potter's field on Hart Island, New York, circa 1890 by Jacob Riis
PHOTO: A trench at the potter's field on Hart Island, New York, circa 1890 by Jacob Riis
