Rev. Thomas Smith cane, Portland, 1750
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 48474
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Thomas Smith's silver-handled walking cane is engraved: "Tho Smith, Rev. Thomas Smith, born Boston Mch 10, 1702, died May 23d 1795, Ordained in Falmouth, Me. Mch 1727, Was the first settled minister in Cumberland Co."
The engraving is on the silver below the handle.
Other Information
- Title: Rev. Thomas Smith cane, Portland, 1750
- Creation Date: 1750
- Subject Date: 1750
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Wood, silver, brass, glass
- Dimensions (cm): 34.6 x 1.2
- Local Code: PA38
- 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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Clergy--Maine
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