Charlotte Canda (February 3, 1828-February 3, 1845) died on her 17th birthday in a carriage ride on the way home from her birthday. She is memorialized in an elaborate tomb at Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

Robert Launitz and John Franzee made this monument to reflect her life. The monument cost $45,000 to create. It is 17 feet and 17 feet wide. While it is tough to capture all of the details in her marker, many represent her life. She owned parrots and could speak five languages, which are illustrated on the monument.

Below are public domain stereograph images. Courtesy the New York Public Library.