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17655Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • June 25, c. 1870
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley
Item:
  • 17655   
Object ID:
  • 008.078.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
Date:
  • June 25, c. 1870
Description:
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King of Tremont and Miss Addie V. Gilley of Tremont June 25, 187_ (last number of year is missing).
17656Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • Jan. 2, 1878
Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson
Item:
  • 17656   
Object ID:
  • 008.078.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
Date:
  • Jan. 2, 1878
Description:
Certificate of Marriage (January 2, 1878) for Nancy W. Freeman of Mount Desert and Dr. James Hanson of Boston.
3202School Slate
  • Object, Writing, Writing Slate
  • c 1877
School Slate
Item:
  • 3202   
Object ID:
  • 996-137-353
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Writing Slate
Date:
  • c 1877
Description:
Marked, “Andrew’s Noiseless Drawing Slate For Schools and Families. Pat’d April 3rd 1877”. Has a blue and red border around edge of picture. Shows a bucking horse, ax, jug, cross, pyramids, shears, ship and other items. Other side shows names and animals.
1781Dinner Set
  • Object, Tableware Set
  • c 1873
Dinner Set
Item:
  • 1781   
Object ID:
  • 995-190-190
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Tableware Set
Date:
  • c 1873
Description:
Set of white china with gold handle, gold band, green stripe and gold initial “W”. Plates marked on the back, CMW 1873” (Carrie Wiggins). Also marked, “Haviland, France, Haviland and Co;, Limoges. Two of each, includes plate, saucer and cup.
12071Satchel
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • c 1872
Satchel
Item:
  • 12071   
Object ID:
  • 996-153-369
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
Date:
  • c 1872
Description:
Canvas bag with pocket on front. Pocket has flap. Small horseshoe decoration at opening. Bottom has four metal “legs. Opens with push button clasp. Inside - one pocket. Leather handle with metal ends attaching to rings on bag. Marked, “Patent April 2, 1872”.
2365Box for Linene "Raphael Reversible Collars"
  • Object, Containers, Box
  • c. 1870
Box for Linene "Raphael Reversible Collars"
Item:
  • 2365   
Object ID:
  • 006.26.2
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Box
Collection:
  • Higgins Barn Items
Date:
  • c. 1870
Description:
Box for "Raphael Reversible Collars." "Linene" Trade Mark Reversible Collars and Cuffs described and pictures on bottom of box. Cuffs and collars manufactured in Cambridge, MA. Originally patented in 1877.
11745Mary Somes Bible, 1871
  • Publication, Book
  • 25 December 1871
Mary Somes Bible, 1871
Item:
  • 11745   
Object ID:
  • .019.FIC.26.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Date:
  • 25 December 1871
Description:
Gift Bible to Mary Somes from her Sunday School teacher, 25 December 1871
12561Turkish Rug Patterns
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • 1879c.
Turkish Rug Patterns
Item:
  • 12561   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.07.02
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Collection:
  • Higgins Papers
Date:
  • 1879c.
Description:
3" X 5.5" unpaginated pamphlet offering work for those who are"out of employment" opportunity to sell Turkish rug patterns. Cover has words written in pencil including what appears to be "BN Higgins."
11421Coffee Mill, 1879
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Culinary Mill, Coffee Mill
  • 1879
Coffee Mill, 1879
Item:
  • 11421   
Object ID:
  • 001-50.01
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Culinary Mill, Coffee Mill
Date:
  • 1879
Description:
Large, two-wheeled coffee grinder from Fernald's Store in Somesville. Decorative paint and flower drawings. Opening in top for coffee beans topped with eagle; drawer in bottom to hold ground coffee. Manufactured by Enterprise Manufacturing Co.of Philadelphia, PA. Patented Oct. 21, 1879. Dimensions: 27.5" high, 17" wide, wheel diameter 19.5"
3040Keepsake Autograph Book
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album
  • 1879
Keepsake Autograph Book
Item:
  • 3040   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.31.06
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album
Collection:
  • Willie Heath
Date:
  • 1879
Description:
Small 4*3in book, leather with autographs of individuals on the island in 1879. Belonged to Willie Heath of Seal Cove Maine. Many have faded but as of 2013 are still legible.
4507July 21 1879 To my mother Newman from Nellie M. Pierce in Gouldsboro
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1879
July 21 1879 To my mother Newman from Nellie M. Pierce in Gouldsboro
Item:
  • 4507   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.25
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mother Newman
Date:
  • 1879
Description:
July 21 1879 To my dear mother Newman from Nellie M. Pierce in Gouldsboro Explains that she had a letter from Firies? Josiah Newman's wife is mentioned Has 3 boys and 4 girls Mentions wanting to see Willie and Charlotte, perhaps her brother and sister
4514To Mary Newman, Apr 13, 1879
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1879
To Mary Newman, Apr 13, 1879
Item:
  • 4514   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.18
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1879
Description:
To Mary Newman, Apr 13, 1879. Dear Mother from Nellie M. Pierce. George is gone to Boston and she is all alone with the childern..He is sailing. He lost his jib during a gail but was able to get into Portland. He's been to Rockport on one trip but "the ice took his vesil(sic) ashore." She is lame
4498To Mary Newman from Nellie M. Pierce, Feb 18, 1878, East Lamoine
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1878
To Mary Newman from Nellie M. Pierce, Feb 18, 1878, East Lamoine
Item:
  • 4498   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.35
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1878
Description:
To Mary Newman from Nellie M. Pierce, Feb 18, 1878, East Lamoine Nellie says, "I guess you have forgotten me I have been looking for you all winter... that I should think you mite (sic) come over." George (her husband) is home and trying to get wood chopped Needs to clear more wood so that he can build a fence and have a pasture. He needs to cut 400 poles for the fence She can't come home because they have a new milk cow She wants her mother to make her some roles (sic) [show more]
3458Alphabet Blocks
  • Object, Toy Block, Alphabet Block
  • 1877c.
Alphabet Blocks
Item:
  • 3458   
Object ID:
  • 995-145-145
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Toy Block, Alphabet Block
Date:
  • 1877c.
Description:
Lyman’s chromo blocks #3. Marked, “Reads pictures set with glue and absolutely irremovable. Blocks varnished and thoroughly waterproof. Copyright secured 1877.” Label pictures three children playing with oversized ABC blocks. A-Z depicts animals, children, rhymes. Cover missing from case.
1554Welcome Tidings: A New Collection of Sacred Songs for the Sunday School
  • Object, Hymnal
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert, W. Howard Doane and Ira D. Sankey
  • Biglow & Main
  • 1877
Welcome Tidings: A New Collection of Sacred Songs for the Sunday School
Item:
  • 1554   
Object ID:
  • 015.035.06
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Object, Hymnal
Creator:
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert, W. Howard Doane and Ira D. Sankey
Publisher:
  • Biglow & Main
Date:
  • 1877
Description:
"Embracing new hymns and music by the late P.P. Bliss" Inscribed Emma A.Whitmore, NorthEast Harbor, Me.
11568Letter from Sadie (?) to Mrs. William Emory
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1877
Letter from Sadie (?) to Mrs. William Emory
Item:
  • 11568   
Object ID:
  • 020.25.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Collection:
  • Cranberry Isles
Date:
  • 1877
Description:
Letter dated 16 Jan 1877 from Sadie (?) to her sister Mrs. William Emory. Sadie was a teacher on Cranberry Isle. Letter contains expressions of joy for receiving mail from family, and laments about poor pay and tedious work.
11666Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
  • R. Hinshelwood
  • 1877
Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
Item:
  • 11666   
Object ID:
  • 008.071.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
Creator:
  • R. Hinshelwood
Date:
  • 1877
Description:
Steel engraving of scene of Mount Desert Island. Engraver: R. Hinshelwood. Schooner in foreground, sloping mountain and cliffs in middle ground, higher mountains in background. Rays of light shine through clouds. 9.75" x 12.5" wide. Some stain around edges, a few water spots
3208Sad Iron
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron
  • 1876c.
Sad Iron
Item:
  • 3208   
Object ID:
  • 995-143-143
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron
Date:
  • 1876c.
Description:
Small ridged iron. Marked, “est. 1876. M. Mahony, Troy, NY.”
13918Peterson's Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • 1876
Peterson's Magazine
Item:
  • 13918   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.14.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
Date:
  • 1876
Description:
Features children's fashions for August; morning costume, hat for young girl; walking-dress; head-dress (hair styles); bathing dresses; embroidery; music, "Only"; stories; advertisements. Red embroidery-like design on cover.
13848The Little Brown Jug
  • Publication, Literary, Script
  • Baker, George M.
  • 1876
The Little Brown Jug
Item:
  • 13848   
Object ID:
  • 013.031.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Script
Creator:
  • Baker, George M.
Collection:
  • Antique Play
Date:
  • 1876
Description:
Paperback copy of play; cover is disrepair. Advertisement for "Pearl Corset Shields" inserted between pages.
3316Marriage Certificate
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • 1875c.
Marriage Certificate
Item:
  • 3316   
Object ID:
  • 996-270-487
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
Date:
  • 1875c.
Description:
Framed marriage certificate. Mr. George H. Gilley of Tremont State of Maine and Leona A. Buckminster of Deer Isle. Witnesses E.R. Houston of Deer Isle and A.B. Buckminster. Rev. H. Houston. Feb 6, 1875. Gold insert in frame. Dark finish.
1815Picture Frame
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • 1875c
Picture Frame
Item:
  • 1815   
Object ID:
  • 997-37-526
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
Date:
  • 1875c
Description:
Side of frame resemble logs with leaves in each corner. Frame nailed together. Gilt edge. Glass in frame. Wood backing. The original nails hold wood in place. Picture hanger made of red cord. Cord tied in loop at top, very worn at loop. Photo # 997-933-1103 removed from frame.
12487Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1875 c.
Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
Item:
  • 12487   
Object ID:
  • 997-379-543
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Date:
  • 1875 c.
Description:
A view of the Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting Store, and Mount Desert House taken from The Somes House. Marked on back: "Toward Southwest middle 1800's. Whiting store until 1897, Fernalds on left. 8x10 print.
11477Logbook of Ship Mindoro, 1875
  • Other, Ship's Log
  • 1875
Logbook of Ship Mindoro, 1875
Item:
  • 11477   
Object ID:
  • .019.FIC.26.11
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Other, Ship's Log
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Logbook of the ship Mindoro, April 1875, Notes on course, wind, and sea conditions.
13908The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • 1875
The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
Item:
  • 13908   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Hand-written (in ink) by the pupils of Mt. Desert School for the "instruction and amusement" of the pupils. Includes sayings and poems from newspapers pasted in.