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17608Box Candle and stand
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Box, Candle Box
  • ?
Box Candle and stand
Item:
  • 17608   
Object ID:
  • 006.21.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Box, Candle Box
Date:
  • ?
Description:
Hand-painted (black background) Japanese motif tin and candle stand with white candle.
12199Waitress uniform, probably from 1940s
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
  • .
Waitress uniform, probably from 1940s
Item:
  • 12199   
Object ID:
  • 010.020.004
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
Date:
  • .
Description:
Dress uniform for a waitress. Cream colored. Loose waist. Short sleeves. Two pockets below waist.
4002Mount Desert Island Croquet Club and Woodlawn Croquet Club 2005 Records
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • 10/16/06
Mount Desert Island Croquet Club and Woodlawn Croquet Club 2005 Records
Item:
  • 4002   
Object ID:
  • 006.16.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Collection:
  • Sturgis Haskins Collection
Date:
  • 10/16/06
Description:
This notebook is volume I of the 2005 records of the Mount Desert Island Croquet Club and the Woodlawn Croquet Club. Included are lists of players, photographs, emails, and assorted club memos and notes.
2329Mortar and Pestle
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Mortar
  • 18th c ?
Mortar and Pestle
Item:
  • 2329   
Object ID:
  • 995-27-27
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Mortar
Date:
  • 18th c ?
Description:
Appears to be carved from one piece of wood. Pestle very rough on bottom. Donor info - brought to Somesville by Abraham Somes. Presented to John Allen Somes who inherited from his father John W. Somes.
13595Octant
  • Object, Octant
  • 19 th c
Octant
Item:
  • 13595   
Object ID:
  • 995-133-133
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Octant
Date:
  • 19 th c
Description:
Ivory inlay marks degrees. Missing round lenses. Has three square lenses. Wood case closes with a hook and also has a lock but no key. Inside case label reads, “Eugene F. Medinger 115 Broad Street Near Front St., New York.”
3340Gravy Dish
  • Object, Serving Dish
  • 19th c.
Gravy Dish
Item:
  • 3340   
Object ID:
  • 995-32-32
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Serving Dish
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
Purple/maroon landscape. Ships near shore and small houses. Two handles shaped like leaves. Nob on lid shaped like flower. Heart imprinted on bottom. Slot for spoon.
12223Highchair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair, Highchair
  • 19th c
Highchair
Item:
  • 12223   
Object ID:
  • 996-169-385
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair, Highchair
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Black wooden chair with arms and foot rest. Screws used to attach back.
12076Shuttle
  • Object, Shuttle
  • 19th c
Shuttle
Item:
  • 12076   
Object ID:
  • 996-175-391
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Shuttle
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Metal tips on each end. Hinge opens and clasp hold spindle inside case. Spindle lifts off iron peg. One side of shuttle has pottery, ivory or bone piece. Marked, “Eaton Bayer”. Donor info - came from woolen mill owned by run by Abraham Somes II and later by his sons Isaac and Lyman Somes. Lyman was the father of the donor.
3436Bread Pan
  • Object, Bakeware, Baking Pan, Bread Pan
  • 19th c
Bread Pan
Item:
  • 3436   
Object ID:
  • 995.14.14
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Bakeware, Baking Pan, Bread Pan
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Rectangular pan, rounded bottom with four short legs. Handle on each end. Some rust. Marked P.S.F. Co. Portland, ME. Patent applied for - Atlantic Bread Pan. Donor Info - from Daniel Somes house.; perhaps used in Mount Desert Tavern.
12026Shuttle
  • Object, Shuttle
  • 19th c
Shuttle
Item:
  • 12026   
Object ID:
  • 995-61-61
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Shuttle
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Metal tips on each end. Hinge opens and clasp hold spindle inside case. Donor info - came from woolen mill owned by run by Abraham Somes II and later by his sons Isaac and Lyman Somes. Lyman was the father of the donor.
1780Platter
  • Object, Serving Dish, Platter
  • 19th c.
Platter
Item:
  • 1780   
Object ID:
  • 995-29-29
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Serving Dish, Platter
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
White with a blue feathered edge and fish scales. Marked 17 on bottom. Donor info - belonged to Mrs. Rhoda Richardson, grandmother of John Allen Somes.
2526Writing Chest
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk, Writing Desk
  • 19th c
Writing Chest
Item:
  • 2526   
Object ID:
  • 995-25-25
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk, Writing Desk
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Heavy box with key lock. Top worn. There are two compartments, one underneath the lid and three smaller compartments in front. Brass lock. Joints nailed. Raw wood inside. This belonged to A.C. Fernald, born 1819 died 1896. Bottle for ink is in front compartment.
3364Draw Knife
  • Object, Leather Cutter, Leather Knife, Draw Knife
  • 19th c.
Draw Knife
Item:
  • 3364   
Object ID:
  • 995-79-79
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Leather Cutter, Leather Knife, Draw Knife
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
Metal blade between two handles used to shave wood. Donor info - found in cove near the mill race in Somesville. Probably used in ship yard formerly on this site.
12060Candlestick
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick
  • 19th c.
Candlestick
Item:
  • 12060   
Object ID:
  • 995-76-76
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
Heavy tin candlestick with flange to catch wax and ring for finger. Lever moves candle up and down.
2327Mortar
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Mortar
  • 19th c
Mortar
Item:
  • 2327   
Object ID:
  • 995-72-72
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Mortar
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Very primitive. Carved out of tree limb. Bark on outside. Donor info - belonged to Mr. Hamor who kept store and used mortar to grind snuff.
3442Bellows
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
  • 19th c
Bellows
Item:
  • 3442   
Object ID:
  • 995-9-9
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Bellows with two apples with green background painted on top. Paint chipping, leather stiff. Tip missing. Crack in wood on underside.
3169Teapot - Rebecca-At-The-Well
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • 19th c
Teapot - Rebecca-At-The-Well
Item:
  • 3169   
Object ID:
  • 995-5-5
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Brownware teapot with raised design of woman at a well. Flower and leaf on lid. Donor information - came from home of Daniel Somes. "Rebecca at the Well" teapot.
12203Teapot
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • 19th c.
Teapot
Item:
  • 12203   
Object ID:
  • 995-28-28
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
Hinged lid with grape vine design on top. Some rust inside and out. Donor info - found on shore by Emma Towne in 1899
12067Shuttle
  • Object, Shuttle
  • 19th c
Shuttle
Item:
  • 12067   
Object ID:
  • 996-176-392
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Shuttle
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Metal tips on each end. Hinge opens and clasp hold spindle inside case. Spindle lifts off iron peg. One side of shuttle has pottery, ivory or bone piece. Donor info - came from woolen mill owned by run by Abraham Somes II and later by his sons Isaac and Lyman Somes. Lyman was the father of the donor.
12459Shuttle
  • Object, Shuttle
  • 19th c.
Shuttle
Item:
  • 12459   
Object ID:
  • 995-77-77
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Shuttle
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
Metal tips on each end. Hinge opens. Clasp holds spindle inside case. Donor info - came from woolen mill owned and run by Abraham Somes II and later his sons Isaac and Lyman. Lyman was the father of Mrs. Lethiecq.
12178Octant
  • Object, Octant
  • 19th c
Octant
Item:
  • 12178   
Object ID:
  • 995-131-131
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Octant
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Ivory inlay marks degrees. Three round lenses - green, red and one missing. Three square lenses. Stored in wood case with tow corks glued in place to secure octant. Closes with a hook. Has a lock but no key. Inside case label reads, “James Bassnett optician. 1 Robert St Northend Princes Dock, Liverpool. Donor info - belonged to Abraham Somes III.
1779Candle Mold
  • Object, Mold, Candle Mold
  • 19th c.
Candle Mold
Item:
  • 1779   
Object ID:
  • 995-31-31.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Mold, Candle Mold
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
1 of 2 Candle Molds. One is marked 31A and is a mold for six candles; the second is marked 31B and is a mold for three candles.
2283Bellows - Pair
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
  • 19th c
Bellows - Pair
Item:
  • 2283   
Object ID:
  • 995-8-8
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Set of two bellows. Both bellows have painted leaves; one has brass tip loose and leather is torn. Leather worn but not brittle on both. Sign of past infestation in wood. Donor Info - from house of Daniel Somes.
17506Tea Set
  • Object, Tea Service
  • 19th c
Tea Set
Item:
  • 17506   
Object ID:
  • 995-191-191
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Tea Service
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
White china with gold three leaf clover and stripe. Sugar bowl, creamer and teapot have a footed base. Cups have clovers on bottom along with saucers and plates. Eleven saucers, eight cups, six plates. Donor info - the set belonged to Daniel Somes and was used in the Mount Desert House when he lived there between 1832 and 1882.
3377Dagger Cane
  • Object, Armaments, Sword Cane
  • 19th c
Dagger Cane
Item:
  • 3377   
Object ID:
  • 995-10-10
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Sword Cane
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Bone handle with scallop carved on top. Blade encased in cane. Metal tip on end.