Person/Organization: Smith, Thomas
Item 48474
Reverend Thomas Smith's cane, Portland, 1750
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1750 Location: Portland Media: Wood, silver, brass, glass
Item 48487
Parson Thomas Smith, Portland, ca. 1795
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1795 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family
Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
Story
Reverend Thomas Smith of First Parish Portland
by Kristina Minister, Ph.D.
Pastor, Physician, Real Estate Speculator, and Agent for Wabanaki Genocide