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13999The House at Lobster Cove
  • Object, Photographic, Videotape
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architectural photographs
  • Holden, Wheaton Arnold
  • Northeastern University
  • 1980
The House at Lobster Cove
Item:
  • 13999   
Object ID:
  • 001.150.003
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Object, Photographic, Videotape
Subject:
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architectural photographs
Creator:
  • Holden, Wheaton Arnold
Publisher:
  • Northeastern University
Collection:
  • Audio Visual History Collection
Date:
  • 1980
Description:
This videotape is a history of the home "Cragsyde", aka Kragsyde, a design of Robert Swain Peabody. The video includes historic photographs and commentary, by Wheaton Arnold Holden. This home was built at Manchester-by-the Sea, Massachusetts in 1884 for George Nixon Black, the same owner of Woodlawn House, Ellsworth, Maine. The house was torn down in 1929. The house was also reproduced during the years 2005-6, using original plans, by a family on Swans Island. Other house in video is "La Tourelle", built ca 1930, destroyed 1947. See Roz Rea for more information about this home and tape - 01/30/2013 [show more]
3636Masonic Sash
  • Object, Clothing, Sash
  • Other, Beads
  • Other, Lodges
  • Other, Masons
Masonic Sash
Item:
  • 3636   
Object ID:
  • 009.057.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Sash
Subject:
  • Other, Beads
  • Other, Lodges
  • Other, Masons
Description:
Beaded Masonic sash. Blue beads on beige surface.
4079Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836
  • Object, Pay Order, Bond
  • Other, Bridges
  • 10/1/1836
Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836
Item:
  • 4079   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1078
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bond
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 10/1/1836
Description:
Bond of $8000 - Contractors to build a bridge across Mount Desert Narows - to John Black for Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation signed by William Thompson, John M. Noyes, Edward Brewer and Joel Emery.
2923The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
  • Object, Identification Card, Membership Card
  • Other, Lodges
The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
Item:
  • 2923   
Object ID:
  • **1580
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Identification Card, Membership Card
Subject:
  • 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.
3175Wooden Spinning Wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Spinning
Wooden Spinning Wheel
Item:
  • 3175   
Object ID:
  • 016.Fic.001.38
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
Subject:
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Spinning
Description:
Old wooden spinning wheel with 3 turned legs, each 15." Bench 18." Wheel diameter 20".
3204School Master’s Desk
  • Object, Furnishings, Floor Stand, Lectern
  • Other, Desks
  • Other, Furniture
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Teachers
  • 1850s
School Master’s Desk
Item:
  • 3204   
Object ID:
  • 996-248-464
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Floor Stand, Lectern
Subject:
  • Other, Desks
  • Other, Furniture
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Teachers
Date:
  • 1850s
Description:
Top lifts to reveal space for books and pencils. One drawer at top with white knob. Two doors with shelves behind. One drawer at bottom missing pull. Decorative cut base. Lender info - used by Lynam Smith during the 1850s when he was the teacher in the first school in Pretty Marsh, called "The Little Red Schoolhouse." Lyman Smith also taught in other area schools. Donor is a descendant of Smith.
3327Ice Saw
  • Object, Ice Harvesting Tool, Ice Saw
  • Other, Tools & implements
Ice Saw
Item:
  • 3327   
Object ID:
  • 996-196-412
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Ice Harvesting Tool, Ice Saw
Subject:
  • Other, Tools & implements
Description:
Long saw with wooden handle at right angle to saw. Marked, “Disston, Phila USA”,
8493Swan's Island Ferry
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, Ferries
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1961
Swan's Island Ferry
Item:
  • 8493   
Object ID:
  • 008.073.24
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, Ferries
  • Other, Swans Island
Creator:
  • Ballard, W.H.
Collection:
  • Robert Michael, Ballard 2008 Collection
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Postcard of the Swan's Island Ferry, underway, 1961. Published in 1965. Back of card: Operated by Maine State Ferry Service, carries 150 passengers and 8 cars between mcKinlye, in Acadia national Park, and Swans Island, Maine. A 5 mile trip in 35 minutes across beautfiul Blue Hill Bay. Note on original sleeve: Sold $6,000 to H.G. Reed, $103.00
1790Maine 150th Anniversary License Plate (1820-1970)
  • Object, License Plate
  • Other, License plates
  • 1970
Maine 150th Anniversary License Plate (1820-1970)
Item:
  • 1790   
Object ID:
  • 002-17-673
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, License Plate
Subject:
  • Other, License plates
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Green plastic license plate commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Maine 1820 - 1970. White image of Maine
2303Captain Eben L. Higgins
  • Object, Photographic, Photograph Holder, Photograph Case, Daguerreotype Case
  • Other, Daguerreotypes
  • Other, Photograph cases
  • unknown
Captain Eben L. Higgins
Item:
  • 2303   
Object ID:
  • 006.38.1
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Object, Photographic, Photograph Holder, Photograph Case, Daguerreotype Case
Subject:
  • Other, Daguerreotypes
  • Other, Photograph cases
Creator:
  • unknown
Collection:
  • Fernald Photo Collection
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
G.H.S. Junior Prize Speaking
Item:
  • 2348   
Object ID:
  • 009.091.23
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Plaque
Subject:
  • Other, Public speaking
Description:
G.H.S. Junior Prize Speaking Plaque.1930-1942
12267Ocean Lodge 140 Cemetery List
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Ocean Lodge 140 Cemetery List
Item:
  • 12267   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-47
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Description:
Small black notebook listing deceased members by cemetery: 58 in Northeast Harbor, 3 in Kimball Cemetery, 18 Seal Harbor, 7 Somes Sound, 6 Somesville, 2 Oak Point, 4 Pretty Marsh, 1 Bartlett’s Island, 3 Southwest Harbor, 2 Town Hill, 1 Stonington,2 Surry, 3 Islesford, 2 Otter Creek, 1 East Sullivan, 2 Franklin, 1 North Ellsworth, Sedgwick, Ellsworth, Prospect Harbor, Brewer, Steuben, Farmington. Deceased members of the Ocean Lodge #140.
12789Shuttle on Frame / Pastel of Woolen Mill
  • Object, Shuttle
  • Other, commerce
  • Other, important family
  • Howe D. Higgins (1894-1974)
  • 1972c.
Shuttle on Frame / Pastel of Woolen Mill
Item:
  • 12789   
Object ID:
  • 996-63-279
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Shuttle
Subject:
  • Other, commerce
  • Other, important family
Creator:
  • Howe D. Higgins (1894-1974)
Date:
  • 1972c.
Description:
Wooden shuttle mounted on board and framed. Also a framed bill from Isaac Somes to Sylvanus Higgins, Mt. Desert, May 29, 1862, for carding and oiling 17 3/4 lbs of wool at 6 cts per lb. In print below shuttle and bill, “From Old Woolen Mill in Somesville owned by Isaac Somes”. On back a pastel of woolen mill by Howe D. Higgins, grandson of Sylvanus. Done on April 21, 1972. Caption on back describes the mill. Note: The pastel painting of the woolen mill has been removed from the back and is located in Flat File #2, Drawer #8 with two other Howe Higgins paintings. [show more]
13544Anchor Light Studio sign used by W.H. Ballard
  • Object, Advertising Sign, Trade Sign
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Photographic studios
Anchor Light Studio sign used by W.H. Ballard
Item:
  • 13544   
Object ID:
  • 007.17.2
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Advertising Sign, Trade Sign
Subject:
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Photographic studios
Description:
Hand-made sign created by W.H. Ballard for his Anchor Light Studio on Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor.
13670Shifting Gears: 2013 Summer Exhibit
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, Automobiles
  • 2013
Shifting Gears: 2013 Summer Exhibit
Item:
  • 13670   
Object ID:
  • 013.033.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
Date:
  • 2013
Description:
Binder containing information about Mount Desert Island gas stations, automobile dealerships, or automotive-related businesses; visitors were asked to add their own comments or information. Small pamphlet about exhibit inside pocket.
17535Fabric Sample
  • Object, Merchandising, Sales Sample
  • Other, Fabrics
  • Other, Samples
  • Other, Seal Harbor
Fabric Sample
Item:
  • 17535   
Object ID:
  • 011.27.18
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Merchandising, Sales Sample
Subject:
  • Other, Fabrics
  • Other, Samples
  • Other, Seal Harbor
Description:
Fabric samples from John Wanamaker (Philadelphia), R.H. White (Boston); envelope addressed to Emma Whitmore, Seal Harbor, Me; return address: John Wanakamer, Philadelphia.
17606Gilman High School Letter
  • Object, Award, Merit Badge
  • Other, Gilman High School
  • Other, Schools
Gilman High School Letter
Item:
  • 17606   
Object ID:
  • 008.065
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Award, Merit Badge
Subject:
  • Other, Gilman High School
  • Other, Schools
Description:
Gilman High School letter "G"
17647Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co. check
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
  • Other, Business
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Real Estate
  • 3/19/1900
Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co. check
Item:
  • 17647   
Object ID:
  • 002-3-4-2188
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
Subject:
  • Other, Business
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Real Estate
Date:
  • 3/19/1900
Description:
Check to John W. Somes from M. Allen for 100 dollars
17657Masonic certificate.
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate
  • Other, Fraternal organizations
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • 5/25/1911
Masonic certificate.
Item:
  • 17657   
Object ID:
  • 001.148
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate
Subject:
  • Other, Fraternal organizations
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Date:
  • 5/25/1911
Description:
Certificate of Master Mason for Earll W. Gott of Tremont Lodge of Southwest Harbor. Print with engraved illustration with charity, faith, hope, the Mason seals, and symbols on brown paper. 1911
17666Season’s Greetings
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
Season’s Greetings
Item:
  • 17666   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-51-2477
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
Description:
photo greeting card of home in snow with hand-written greeting on back: Good cheer for the holidays. May the blessing of peace be with us before another Christmas season. All good wishes from N.C. Thornton
17667Eyrie
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Religion
Eyrie
Item:
  • 17667   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-50-2476
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Religion
Description:
Eyrie: Summer home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at Seal Harbor in fall foliage 1914-1962
17668Sunbeam III
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Religion
Sunbeam III
Item:
  • 17668   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-49-2475
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Religion
Description:
Sunbeam lll, 72 feet long and Diesel powered, owned and operated by the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society, Bar Harbor, Maine.
17669Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 8/12/1960
Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
Item:
  • 17669   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-48-2474
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 8/12/1960
Description:
Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park with 3 cent stamp, cars parked atop the mountain
14656Tripod used by W. H. Ballard
  • Object, Furnishings, Floor Stand, Tripod
  • Other, Photographers
  • Other, Photographic apparatus & supplies
Tripod used by W. H. Ballard
Item:
  • 14656   
Object ID:
  • 007.17.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Floor Stand, Tripod
Subject:
  • Other, Photographers
  • Other, Photographic apparatus & supplies
Description:
Wooden and metal tripod used by W.H. Ballard, Southwest Harbor photographer from 1935-1980.
14163The Peabody Touch: Robert Swain Peabody, Peabody & Stearns
  • Object, Photographic, Videotape
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architecture
  • 1984
The Peabody Touch: Robert Swain Peabody, Peabody & Stearns
Item:
  • 14163   
Object ID:
  • 001.150.002
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Object, Photographic, Videotape
Subject:
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architecture
Collection:
  • Audio Visual History Collection
Date:
  • 1984
Description:
A videotape, probably created by Wheaton Arnold Holden, "The Peabody Touch", about the lifework of Robert Swain Peabody