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11669Snowshoe
  • Object, Transportation, Snowshoe
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, leather
  • Other, shoes
  • Transportation, Snowshoe
  • 06/14/2011
Snowshoe
Item:
  • 11669   
Object ID:
  • 996-99-315
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Transportation, Snowshoe
Subject:
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, leather
  • Other, shoes
  • Transportation, Snowshoe
Collection:
  • objects in archival storage
Date:
  • 06/14/2011
Description:
Wooden frame with woven rawhide strips. Leather moccasin partially intact. Ropes to tie around feet.
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.
4075In Memory of Mrs. Addie B. Howard.
  • Object, Mourning Card
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Religion
  • 12/16/1891
In Memory of Mrs. Addie B. Howard.
Item:
  • 4075   
Object ID:
  • 016.FIC.001.21
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Mourning Card
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Religion
Collection:
  • Addie B. Howard
Date:
  • 12/16/1891
Description:
Card. On the cover: “In Memory of Mrs. Addie B. Howard.” Inside is a poem by Mrs. I.M. Richardson, and one by I.M. Richardson. Written in Rockland, ME, December 16, 1891.
3251Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • 1770c.
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3251   
Object ID:
  • 995.50.50
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • 1770c.
Description:
Wooden cap nailed on each end. Marked G. Freeman 1770, H.G. Somes 1870. Donor info - this is the well known Somes Powder horn. Morris Somes was to be the next to sign.
1687Kittredge family crib
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib
  • Other, Family
  • Kittredge, Kendall (1773-1857)
  • 1800 c.
Kittredge family crib
Item:
  • 1687   
Catalog:
  • Object
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib
Subject:
  • Other, Family
Creator:
  • Kittredge, Kendall (1773-1857)
Date:
  • 1800 c.
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
Description:
Made by Dr. Kendall Kittredge for his baby daughter. Seven generations of the Kittredge family have slept in it. Crib has one open side so that it can be pushed against the mother's bed. Made of wood. Wooden pegged construction. Turned posts. Rope webbing. Later used in the Fred Wiggin house. 3' 11" long, 2' 3/4" wide. 3' 3 1/2" high.
12419Saddle Bags
  • Object, Cargo Carrier, Saddlebag
  • Other, Medical personnel
  • Other, Somesville
  • 1800 ca
Saddle Bags
Item:
  • 12419   
Object ID:
  • 995.7.7
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Cargo Carrier, Saddlebag
Subject:
  • Other, Medical personnel
  • Other, Somesville
Date:
  • 1800 ca
Description:
Hand sewn saddle bags. Contained paper packages of medicine and old bottles. Belonged to Dr. Kendall Kittredge (1773-1857), first doctor on Mount Desert Island.
11423Athalaney Fly Quilt, 1824
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • Other, Quilts
  • 1824
Athalaney Fly Quilt, 1824
Item:
  • 11423   
Object ID:
  • 001-161.7
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
Subject:
  • Other, Quilts
Date:
  • 1824
Description:
Patchwork and embroidered quilt. Embroidered inscription reads, "When this you see / Remember me/ Athalaney Fly/ Mouonldefort [Mount Desert]/ August 26, 1824/ Aged 7 years / 3 months." Athlaney was the daughter of Patty Somes Flye and James Flye; she died at the age of 18 and is buried in the Flye Cemetery in Tremont.
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.
2542Ellsworth Commercial Writing Books of Mary Somes
  • Object, Writing, Writing Book
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Schools
  • 1896
Ellsworth Commercial Writing Books of Mary Somes
Item:
  • 2542   
Object ID:
  • 016.FIC.001.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Writing Book
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Schools
Date:
  • 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.
12397Check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
  • Other, Checks
  • 1900
Check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes
Item:
  • 12397   
Object ID:
  • 008.066.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
Subject:
  • Other, Checks
Date:
  • 1900
Description:
Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co. check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes
4383Blue Ribbon
  • Object, Prize
  • Other, Eden
  • Other, Fairs
  • 1927
Blue Ribbon
Item:
  • 4383   
Object ID:
  • 016.FIC.001.26
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Prize
Subject:
  • Other, Eden
  • Other, Fairs
Date:
  • 1927
Description:
Blue Ribbon from Eden Fair, Sept 15-16, 1927. Thirstane Special
11939Hancock County Champions Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Other, high school
  • Recreation, Sports
  • 1931-1938
Hancock County Champions Trophy
Item:
  • 11939   
Object ID:
  • 009.091.8
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Subject:
  • Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Other, high school
  • Recreation, Sports
Date:
  • 1931-1938
Description:
Trophy - Hancock County Champions Trophy Champions listed on the trophy: -Ellsworth High 1931 -Winter Harbor High 1932-1934 -Mount Desert High 1935 -Gilman High 1936 -Bucksport High 1937 -Bar Harbor High 1938
4434Diploma and Awards of LaRue Spiker
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate, Diploma
  • Other, Awards
  • Other, Diplomas
  • 1933
Diploma and Awards of LaRue Spiker
Item:
  • 4434   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1162.a-d
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate, Diploma
Subject:
  • Other, Awards
  • Other, Diplomas
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1933
Description:
Bacherlor's and Master's Diplomas of LaRue Spiker Maine Press Association awards for LaRue Spiker and Bar Harbor Times Editorial Previoulsy archived as 012.FIC.052.1.a-d, **1359, **1360
3488Decoration of Chivalry
  • Object, Award
  • Other, Rebekah
  • 1948
Decoration of Chivalry
Item:
  • 3488   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.001.30
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Award
Subject:
  • Other, Rebekah
Date:
  • 1948
Description:
Rebekah award to Constance Robbins 1948
2410Baby shoes
  • Object, Clothing, Bootee
  • Other, Children's clothing & dress
  • Other, Shoes
  • 1950's
Baby shoes
Item:
  • 2410   
Object ID:
  • 008.022.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Bootee
Subject:
  • Other, Children's clothing & dress
  • Other, Shoes
Date:
  • 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.
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
14791Minutes of the Bicentennial Committee
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, Bicentennial Committee
  • Other, Meetings
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society Bicentennial Committee
  • 1961
Minutes of the Bicentennial Committee
Item:
  • 14791   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.92.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Subject:
  • Other, Bicentennial Committee
  • Other, Meetings
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society Bicentennial Committee
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Notebook containing 11 pp. of minutes of meetings of the Bicentennial Committee.
3489Grand Decoration of Chivalry
  • Object, Award
  • Other, Odd Fellows
  • 1963
Grand Decoration of Chivalry
Item:
  • 3489   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.001.29
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Award
Subject:
  • Other, Odd Fellows
Date:
  • 1963
Description:
Odd Fellows award to Watson C Robbins
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
17514Record
  • Object, Phonograph Record, 33 1/3 RPM Record
  • Other, Bar Harbor Society Orchestra
  • 1970
Record
Item:
  • 17514   
Object ID:
  • 002-68.2
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Phonograph Record, 33 1/3 RPM Record
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor Society Orchestra
Collection:
  • Moon River Recording
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Recording of Moon River on Vocalion The Aeolian Company 1921 Played by the Bar Harbor Society Orchestra Red
17516Record
  • Object, Phonograph Record, 33 1/3 RPM Record
  • Other, Bands
  • Other, Mount Desert Island High School
  • 1970
Record
Item:
  • 17516   
Object ID:
  • 002-68.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Phonograph Record, 33 1/3 RPM Record
Subject:
  • Other, Bands
  • Other, Mount Desert Island High School
Collection:
  • Mount Desert Island High School Symphonic Band
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Record with seascape 1970 Mount Desert Island High School Symphonic Band and Trojanaires George Himes, Conductor On back it says the cost is $13.99
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]
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]
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
2491A Walk Through Time: A Walking Tour of Southwest Harbor, Maine
  • Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc
  • Other, Tourists
  • Other, Walking
  • Stanley, Ralph W.
  • 2000
A Walk Through Time: A Walking Tour of Southwest Harbor, Maine
Item:
  • 2491   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.001.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc
Subject:
  • Other, Tourists
  • Other, Walking
Creator:
  • Stanley, Ralph W.
Collection:
  • Audio Visual History Collection
Date:
  • 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]