Pompey Hats
Description: A mysterious inscription. A curious artifact. A story that has puzzled Central New York for generations. The Pompey Stone celebrates one of Pompey, New York’s most intriguing historical curiosities. Inspired by surviving illustrations of the stone and its unusual inscription, this design recreates the artifact in a weathered 19th-century engraving style, surrounded by the forests and landscape of Central New York. Once interpreted as evidence of an ancient visitor to the region, the stone became part of a fascinating story involving archaeology, local folklore, historical speculation—and ultimately questions about authenticity. An inscription. An artifact. An enduring mystery. A design for lovers of Central New York history, archaeologi
