Waistcoat belonging to Samuel Freeman, c. 1786

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

This waistcoat belonged to Samuel Freeman, (1743-1831) a prominent citizen of Portland (then Falmouth). He was Portland's first postmaster, helped found the first public library, served on the Committee of Correspondence during the Revolution, and served in the courts for most of his adult life.

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Title: Waistcoat belonging to Samuel Freeman, c. 1786
Creation Date: circa 1786
Subject Date: circa 1786
Town: Portland
County: Cumberland
State: ME
Media: Silk, linen, corduroy
Dimensions (cm): 52 x 110
Local Code: 1447*
Object Type: Physical Object

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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
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