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1502Heart from Wizard of OZ
  • Object, Prop, Theatrical Prop
  • Other, History - Seal Harbor
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 8/23/1963
Description:
Paper Heart for the tin woodsman from the Wizard of Oz production performed in Seal Harbor in 1963 red paper on cardboard with gold tie string
1790Maine 150th Anniversary License Plate (1820-1970)
  • Object, License Plate
  • Other, License plates
  • 1970
Description:
Green plastic license plate commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Maine 1820 - 1970. White image of Maine
1816Picture Frame
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • Other, Beads
  • late 19th c.
Description:
Beaded picture frame. Beaded fringe on bottom. Clear beads in rows around photo with sections of yellow, green, red and blue. Sewn on yellowed muslin. Stiff paper under fabric frame. Purple velvet under beads at top of frame. Photo of baby in white dress.
1825GAR Buckle and White Fabric Belt
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Buckle, Belt Buckle
  • Other, Belts (Clothing)
  • Other, Buckles
  • Other, Military uniforms
Description:
White fabric belt and yellow metal Grand Army of the Republic buckle and clasp, with five-pointed star with seal and letter GAR on the buckle. Clasp at end of belt. Fabric has yellowed, but is in good condition. This buckle belonged to John Willman Smith of Prett Marsh. He served in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War.
2280Can for Beach Cliff Fish Steaks in Soybean Oil
  • Object, Containers, Can
  • Other, Canneries
  • Other, Labels
Description:
Can for Beach Cliff Fish Steaks (Bite Size Herring) in Soybean Oil
2284Piece of Wallpaper
  • Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Other, Wallpapers
Description:
Small piece of brown leather wallpaper showing archer, rabbits, plants; from Harlow house [?]
2303Captain Eben L. Higgins
  • Object, Photographic, Photograph Holder, Photograph Case, Daguerreotype Case
  • Other, Daguerreotypes
  • Other, Photograph cases
  • unknown
Description:
Cased daguerreotype of Capt. Eben L. Higgins, sea captain of Mount Desert (1807-1900). Calling card of Mrs. Lester E. Pray is enclosed in the case. Note on back of card: "Picture of Capt. Eben L. Higgins, one of the well known Sea Captains of the island in former years." Captain Higgins was the husband of Hannah D. He died on December 28, 1900, at age 92 years, 9 months, and is buried in the Hamilton Station Cemetery in Bar Harbor. [show more]
2348G.H.S. Junior Prize Speaking
  • Object, Plaque
  • Other, Public speaking
Description:
G.H.S. Junior Prize Speaking Plaque.1930-1942
2373Medicine Bottles (2)
  • Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle
  • Other, Medical equipment & supplies
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
Two bottles in leather cases. Pontil mark on bottom of both bottles. On lip broken and label faded. Has leather case with open end. Other has no label. Leather case has closed end. Both bottles have corks. Donor info - Dr. Kittredge’s bottles.
2399Black woman's boot
  • Object, Clothing, Boot
  • Other, Shoes
  • Other, Women
Description:
Pair of woman's brown leather lace-up, high-heel shoes with leather soles and pointed toes. Size 39. Marked "Crossen Shoe". Right toe very scuffed and worn. Soles worn, especially on right shoe. Marked inside: "39 1 24649 1 Class 1222 957". Toes have inset piece of a second brown letter with stitching along border . Shoes marked .34a (left) and .34b (right). Date of shoe unknown Contemporary design and construction. 04/08/2015 [show more]
2400Boots
  • Object, Clothing, Boot
  • Other, Boots
  • Other, Medical personnel
Description:
Black pig skin. Soles attached with wooden pegs, heel with nails. Sewn design at top of boot. Some scratches and cracks in leather. Two boot straps inside. Donor info - from Eugene Merchant house (donor’s father) former Dr. Kendall Kittredge house outside historic district. Believed to belong to Dr. Kittredge (1773-1857).
2410Baby shoes
  • Object, Clothing, Bootee
  • Other, Children's clothing & dress
  • Other, Shoes
  • 1950's
Description:
One pair of Mrs. Day's IDEAL Baby Shoes, Size 0. Creamcolor. Cream lace edging around front part of opening for foot. Ribbon ties. 3 1/2" long by 1.75" width. Some discoloration but still in good condition. Original box is included. a lock of is hair is also in the box in paper. These shoes belonged to Steven Joseph Carvajal.
2427Allen Granite Company Seal
  • Object, Seal
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • Other, Quarries
  • 8/1/2001
Description:
4 prints of Allen Granite Company Seal Incorporated 1901 Mount Desert Maine made on single page
2489By the Quiet Lake: Nocturne
  • Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc
  • Other, Bands
  • 2011
Description:
Nocturne: By the Quiet Lake, by FJ Keller 1877. Reconstructed by David Schildkret, Prof. of Choral Music, Arizona State Univ. School of Music, using Sibelius 6 software, from parts held in the MDI Historical Society. NOTE: If used, give above attribution.
2491A Walk Through Time: A Walking Tour of Southwest Harbor, Maine
  • Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc
  • Other, Tourists
  • Other, Walking
  • Stanley, Ralph W.
  • 2000
Description:
An audio walking tour of Southwest Harbor, Maine, with Ralph W. Stanley, produced and narrated by Mary Jones. Audio may be heard through the multi-media link attached to this record. Available in CD format for playing on a portable CD player or CD computer drive. This audio tour is available for sale, with an accompanying hand drawn map, for $12.95. All rights are owned by the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. Extra copies for sale are located in the Research Room, lower shelf, left, on the window side of the room. [show more]
2498Star and Criterion Tickets
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
  • Other, Movie
Description:
Star and Criterion Theaters movie tickets and ticket books; no dates; 15, 25, 35, and 55 cent values Bar Harbor
2500Doris May Grant
  • Object, Ticket, Transportation Ticket
  • Other, Miscellaneous
  • 6/5/1925
Description:
Third Class London Midland and Scottish Railway Company Ticket belonging to Doris May Grant. Fare $37.37 United States Passport for Doris May Grant showing that she will be traveling and studying to all countries. Occupation listed as teacher Previously archived as 011.FIC.53
2528War Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Other, Rationing
  • Other, World War II
Description:
Two war ration books belonging to Woodrow W. Herrick (carpenter) and Paul W. Herrick (age 2) of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Note to be guided by the rule: "If you don't need it, don't buy it." Not dated.
2542Ellsworth Commercial Writing Books of Mary Somes
  • Object, Writing, Writing Book
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Schools
  • 1896
Description:
Ellsworth Commercial Writing Books, by The Author of The Ellsworth System of Penmanship and Bookkeeping. New York: Boorum & Pease. July 22, 1879. “Mary A. Somes, Oct. 1891” is written in pencil on the cover. Inside are pages of lines written over and over to practice cursive writing.
2923The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
  • Object, Identification Card, Membership Card
  • Other, Lodges
Description:
The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, 158 West 23d Street, New York City. Membership card for Emma Richardson of Mount Desert. Her group leader was Mae Hill.
2952Arcady Music Festival
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
Description:
Arcady Music Festival notebook, Board Orientation Manual
3155Tooth Extractor
  • Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor
  • Other, Dental equipment & supplies
  • Other, Teeth
  • circa 1800
Description:
Wooden handle, iron tool. Resembles corkscrew handle with hinged hook at end which tightens around the tooth.
3165Stove Lid Lifter
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
  • Other, Kitchens
  • c.1830
Description:
10 “ iron rod with loop handle and hooked end found at kitchen midden of Benjamin and Sophronia Carter home“C” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
3175Wooden Spinning Wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Spinning
Description:
Old wooden spinning wheel with 3 turned legs, each 15." Bench 18." Wheel diameter 20".
3179Shot Bag
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.