Description: Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert. Floor Managers: James W. Kingsly, L.H. Somes, M.T. Richardson, T.S. Somes, E.C. Parker, William Fennelly. Committee on Arrangements: A.J. Whiting. January 29, 1875.
Description: Card for United States Steel Corporation, on which some notes are typed, about the shipping of iron ore. Previously accessioned as **1919, object Id 2001.1919
Description: Small poster advertizing career opportunities in the Coast and Geodetic Survey. LaRue Spiker’s research for an article about Mount Desert. Previously accessioned as **2011, object Id 2001.2011
Description: Silhouette of Mr. A.J. Whiting on a 3” x 5” card. On the back is an advertisement for “Imperial & Northern Insurance Cos. of London.” C.C. Burrill is the Ellsworth Agent. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.29
Description: Fabric Samples from Jordan Marsh, Boston; some pasted in small booklet "Some Facts about Color Fabrics", along with order sheet for fabric and for ready-made dresses of voile, gingham, crepe de chine, georgette crepe, tafetta silk, jersey, serge, foulard, sizes 34 to 44 with free delivery anywhere in New England. No date. In envelope addressed to Emma Whitmore Seal Harbor Me. Return address: Jordan Marsh, Boston, Mass. Found in building that housed old general store in Seal Harbor. [show more]
Description: 12-page photocopy of advertising for RKL Botworks. Includes diagrams and descriptions of construction for the Rangeley Boat, Little Rangeley Boat, Lawley Tender, 17' River Canoe, Lincoln 28. One photo shows interior of boat shop. RKL Boatworks, founded in 1976 by Robert K. Lincoln, operated in the Pretty Marsh area of the town of Mount Desert.
Description: Ephemera: Framed poster inviting the citizens of Mount Desert to a Republican Rally in Otter Creek on Sept. 2nd. Speakers at the rally were T.R. Simonton, Esq. and A.P. Wiswell, Esq. Probably dates to the 1880s-1890s. Every line of type is different. Fine example of a typesetter's skill. A gift to the Historical Society in honor of Louisa Kennedy. Poster dimensions: approximately 13 1/4" wide by 20" in height.
Description: Cards with with pictures of different clothing for women and children. Pictures of different women's hats Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.8
Description: Single page hand lettered poster describing a program of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. The video talk and book signing by Dr. Henry Raup was scheduled at the Somesville Parish House on August 17, 1993.
Description: Promotional booklet for Jordan Pond House likely written and published by T.A. McIntire, Proprietor. Includes a description of Jordan Pond, offerings of the Jordan Pond House, suggested walks to and from Jordan Pond House, and a map of Mount Desert Island supplemented by contemporary images of the House, both interior and exterior, and the Park. Photographs of Jordan Pond and the Bubbles from the lawn of the Jordan Pond House, a walking path along the pond, and the front and drive of the Jordan Pond House are copyright Chas. A. Townsend. [show more]
Description: Silhouette of Mr. A.J. Whiting on a 3” x 5” card. On the back is an advertisement for “Imperial & Northern Insurance Cos. of London.” C.C. Burrill is the Ellsworth Agent.