Headstone of Joshua Allen, 1805, Portland, 1966

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

Description

This headstone marks the grave of Joshua Allen, buried at Eastern Cemetery in Portland in 1805. The sun-like face probably represents the everlasting life of the soul.

Portland stone cutter Bartlett Adams (1776-1828) carved the headstone.

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About This Item

  • Title: Headstone of Joshua Allen, 1805, Portland, 1966
  • Creator: Mason Philip Smith
  • Creation Date: 1966
  • Subject Date: 1966
  • Location: Eastern Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 20 cm x 24 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 430, Box 1/8
  • Collection: Mason Philip Smith photographs of gravestones in Maine cemeteries
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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