Samuel Freeman's knee buckles, ca. 1790
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 16829
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Samuel Freeman of Portland (1743-1831) wore these knee buckles on his breeches and also dressed in a waistcoat and shoes with broad silver buckles, even after the outfit was no longer in fashion.
Freeman was an author, businessman, and political figure in Portland who helped the city become prosperous.
Other Information
- Title: Samuel Freeman's knee buckles, ca. 1790
- Creation Date: circa 1790
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: metal
- Dimensions (cm): 3 x 3
- 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--Associated objects
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831--Clothing and dress
Buckles
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