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Description
This portrait of Elizabeth Oakes Smith (1806-1893) is attributed to Jared Flagg (1820-1899).
Smith, a native of North Yarmouth, was recognized as the first woman to climb Katahdin. She was an author, women's rights advocate, and noted lecturer.
About This Item
- Title: Elizabeth Oakes Smith, ca. 1851
- Creator: Flagg, Jared
- Creation Date: circa 1851
- Subject Date: circa 1851
- Media: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 77 cm x 65 cm
- Local Code: A86-947
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x219
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LC Subject Headings
- Reformers
- Authors, American--19th century
- Katahdin, Mount (Me.)
- Smith, Elizabeth Oakes Prince, 1806-1893--Portraits
- Mountain climbing
- Firsts
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