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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.
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.
1772Satchel
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • 1870
Satchel
Item:
  • 1772   
Object ID:
  • 996-124-340
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
Date:
  • 1870
Description:
Pig hide, worn at edges. Three large stains on bottom (ink or water). Four metal nobs on bottom of bag. Handle worn - leather sewn over cord which is wrapped with stiff paper. Handle attaches to metal ‘D’ rings and then to metal plate on top of bag. Spring latch with metal ring to pull bag open. Metal edge attached to leather at opening. Two catches close over metal binding. Inside lining torn in several places. One pocket inside. Satchel owned by Mr. Henry Clark owner of Clark and Parker General Store at present site of Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. [show more]
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.
12778Hulda or The Deliverer
  • Publication, Book
  • Wister, Mrs. A.L.
  • J.B. Lippincott & Co.
  • 1874
Hulda or The Deliverer
Item:
  • 12778   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.13
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Wister, Mrs. A.L.
Publisher:
  • J.B. Lippincott & Co.
Date:
  • 1874
Description:
Per title page: A Romance after the German of F. LeWald. Label inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Deseret Island, Maine
12816Crown Jewels; or The Dream of an Empire, an Historical Romance
  • Publication, Book
  • Moffett, Emma L.
  • Carleton, Publisher, Madison Square
  • 1871
Crown Jewels; or The Dream of an Empire, an Historical Romance
Item:
  • 12816   
Object ID:
  • 015.002.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Moffett, Emma L.
Publisher:
  • Carleton, Publisher, Madison Square
Date:
  • 1871
Description:
A work of fiction Dedicated to the archduchess Sophia of Austria, Officers and Seamen of the Austrian Navy, and the Citizens of Trieste Inscribed L.F. Somes, Mount Desert, Maine, 1875
13055 Mrs. George F. Arnold
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1873
Mrs. George F. Arnold
Item:
  • 13055   
Object ID:
  • 008.097.64
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Collection:
  • Allen-Holmes-Smith photographs and other materials
Date:
  • 1873
Description:
Mrs. George F. Arnold, Brightside, Mt. Desert , 1873 taken in Boston
17510Lodge Certificate
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • 1872c..
Lodge Certificate
Item:
  • 17510   
Object ID:
  • 996-269-486
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
Date:
  • 1872c..
Description:
Framed Masonic Lodge Certificate for George H. Gilley. Frame has dark finish. Certificate shows symbols for faith, hope and charity. Reads, “Brother George H. Gilley raised to Master Mason Tremont Lodge #77 Nov 16, 1872”. Signed Feb 6th 1873 by Levi Lurvey, Jacob Carroll, William Stanley, John Freeman. backing intact.
14213An Analysis of the English Language; or, the Elements of Sentences...
  • Publication, Book
  • Greene, Samuel S.
  • 1874
An Analysis of the English Language; or, the Elements of Sentences...
Item:
  • 14213   
Object ID:
  • 0113.004
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Greene, Samuel S.
Date:
  • 1874
5249Ledger for a general store
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1870
Ledger for a general store
Item:
  • 5249   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.55
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Date:
  • 1870
Description:
unidentified ledger for a general store Some enteries: E.R. Dodge,Watson Walls, Joseph Sawyer
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"
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
3345Flatiron
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
  • 1870c.
Flatiron
Item:
  • 3345   
Object ID:
  • 996-159-375
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
Date:
  • 1870c.
Description:
Flat iron with tin hand guard. Wooden handle. Marked, “Jan 22, 1870”.
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.
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.”
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.