Thomas Quinby watch fob, ca. 1850
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 48468
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Thomas Quinby (1813-1885) of the Stroudwater section of Portland owned this watch fob that shows the Quinby family crest. Quinby, a civil engineer, was superintendent of the Portland and Rochester Railroad and managing agent of the Saco Water Power Co.
Other Information
- Title: Thomas Quinby watch fob, ca. 1850
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- State: ME
- Media: Gold, garnet
- Local Code: JE6
- 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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Quinby, Thomas, 1813-1885--Associated objects
Garnet
Jewelry
Dress accessories
Decorative arts
Men--Clothing & dress
Watch fobs
Quimby family
Crests
Heraldry
Portland and Rochester Railroad Company
Saco Water-Power Co.
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