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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.
4236Robert's Corner
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • 02/24/06
Robert's Corner
Item:
  • 4236   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.050
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Date:
  • 02/24/06
Description:
CD/Oral Interview on Robert's Corner. 02/24/06.
14455Floor Plans, Pot & Kettle Club, Bar Harbor Sheet #1
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Savage, Fred L.
  • 05/18/07
Floor Plans, Pot & Kettle Club, Bar Harbor Sheet #1
Item:
  • 14455   
Object ID:
  • 001.74.93
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
Creator:
  • Savage, Fred L.
Collection:
  • Fred L. Savage Collection
Date:
  • 05/18/07
Description:
Basement, first & second floor plans
14456East and West Elevations, Pot and Kettle Club
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Savage, Fred L.
  • 05/29/07
East and West Elevations, Pot and Kettle Club
Item:
  • 14456   
Object ID:
  • 001.74.94
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
Creator:
  • Savage, Fred L.
Collection:
  • Fred L. Savage Collection
Date:
  • 05/29/07
Description:
Com. # 104 Sheet # 4
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.
8565Letter from the Dana and Bristol Families
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 11-06-03
Letter from the Dana and Bristol Families
Item:
  • 8565   
Object ID:
  • 003.17.11
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • 11-06-03
Description:
This is a letter dated 11-06-03 to Ms. Jeschke from Sandy Brown. The letter is from Sandy Brown, PO Box 511, Marlborough, Connecticut. The letter refers to the photos the Brown family has contacted the MDI Historical Society about.
9789Boy and Girl next to TV
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 11/30/68
Boy and Girl next to TV
Item:
  • 9789   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.266
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 11/30/68
Description:
Black and white photo of a young girl and boy sitting on an ottoman in front of a TV facing the camera. Notation on back read: 2-8x10, 4- 5x7, Bill to: Mrs. Thelma Whitney 8 Maple Ave Apt 1 Bar Harbor 11/30/68
19296Tea Time at the Seal Harbor Library
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad
  • 11/4/NY
Tea Time at the Seal Harbor Library
Item:
  • 19296   
Object ID:
  • 020.10.56
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad
Collection:
  • Seal Harbor Library
Date:
  • 11/4/NY
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Flyer printed on green cardstock announcing the next Tea TIme at the Seal Harbor Library talk on Home-made Cleaners. Gives a brief description of the talk and a phone number for more informaiton.
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.
3359Brig Polly
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • 19th c
Brig Polly
Item:
  • 3359   
Object ID:
  • 996-165-381
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Image, Art, Drawing
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Pastel of Brig Polly. Caption reads, “Brig Polly upset in thunderstorm. 18th Sept 1801”. Shows cattle in water and capsized ship. Man in pilgrim hat and Indian sitting on capsized ship. Donor info - Brig Polly once owned by Somesville and other island residents. Polly now in a Museum in Boston.
3360Brig Polly
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • 19th c
Brig Polly
Item:
  • 3360   
Object ID:
  • 996-164-380
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Image, Art, Drawing
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Pastel of Brig Polly undersail with colors flying. Caption reads, “Brig Polly of Boston, Capt. Abraham Fernald with live stock for the West Indies. Leaving Boston”. Wood frame carved in a linked chain pattern. Donor info - Brig Polly once owned by Somesville and other island residents. Polly now in a Museum in Boston.
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.