Nathaniel Cannon Smith

Nathaniel Cannon Smith was born January 18, 1866, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to William T. and Caroline A.

For the next three and one-half years he was a student and associate of Edward G. Dobbins, engraver and illustrator.

With the exception of the years 1913 to 1919, when he was in partnership with Myron P. Howland, Smith was a private practitioner for his entire career.

Smith was deeply interested in art and was a long-time supporter and instructor of the Swain School of Design.

[2] For several years Smith operated a small architectural atelier in New Bedford, in association with the Institute.