Samuel Freeman shoe buckles, ca. 1790
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 16828
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Shoe buckles belonged to Samuel Freeman of Portland (1743-1831), who was known for dressing in breeches, waistcoat and shoes with broad silver buckles, even after the outfit was no longer in fashion.
Freeman was an author, postmaster of Portland, president of the Maine Bank, and served as a city selectman.
Other Information
- Title: Samuel Freeman shoe buckles, ca. 1790
- Creation Date: circa 1790
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: pewter
- Dimensions (cm): 4 x 7
- Local Code: 4313*
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831--Clothing and dress
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831--Associated objects
Buckles
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