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1599Union Church of Northeast Harbor quilt
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • 1900
Description:
Album Quilt created by members (men and women) of The Federated Church Society of the Union Church of Northeast Harbor in 1900. Presented to the church in 2000 by Connie Seavey. This Object Id # also includes a framed list of all of the signers of the quilt and a short explanation of the provenance and history of the quilt and the ownership of it.
17594Rev. John Rogers Tomb
  • Object, Art, Needlework
  • 1782c.
Description:
Embroidered picture of the Rev. John Roger’s tomb under a willow tree in a dark wood frame with a gold border. Inscription of headstone reads, “ Died Oct 6th, 1782. Rev. John Rogers he is not dead but sleepeth”. Sewn by Sally Trask. On the back of the frame, “Given to me by my mother as a wedding present CFM”. See object file for more information. 1860
17592Cowerie Shell
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving, Scrimshaw
Description:
Cameo cut - white, brown and pink. Depicts three masted bark on waves with sails set. Other objects seen - sextant, globe, compass in box, anchor and windless and sextant with rope decorations. Marked: “Bark Aquila, H.A. Norwell, Commander”. Signed, “G. Wood Sculp”.
17589Dog
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Statue, Figurine
  • 1956-1965
Description:
Belleek dog of 5th mark. Sitting one ear flopped. Marked 06-327
17587Pig
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Statue, Figurine
  • 1946-1955
Description:
Belleek pig of 4th mark. Sitting. Marked 96-328
14300Somesville Maine, Settled 1762
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler
Description:
Hand stitched sampler showing scenes around Somesville; designed by Lillian P, Somes, 1944. From home of Barbara Ninfi, Hall Quarry, via her daughter, Debie Ninfi Williams, wife of Jock Williams, boat-builder.
12871Sampler
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler
  • 1806
Description:
Blue linen (?) sampler, approx. 10" x 12" done in 1806. Stitches are in red and yellow thread, but colors may have faded; red stitches remain most true. The fabric is faded and there are holes at the corners. Made by Judith Somes in 1806. She was born September 16, 1796, married Capt. Eben Babson Sept. 11, 1815, and died Nov. 4, 1880. She is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
12760Scrimshaw
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving, Scrimshaw
Description:
One side depicts sailor in uniform, colonial hat and high boots. Carries sword. He is standing on what may be a ships rigging. Opposite side depicts lady in crown in frame with tassels on the side. Black, brown, red, and green etched in.
12224Green Pig
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
  • Dan Falt
Description:
Pig carved in folk art style and painted green. 23" l X 16" h
12197Carving of ship "Jonas"
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
  • Savage, Ken
Description:
Wooden carving 6" X 8.5" of ship "Jonas," 1613. This ship carried the Jesuits to what is now Fernald Point on Somes Sound, Mount Desert Island
11465Mary King Halstead Quilt
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • Unknown
Description:
Crazy quilt belonging to Mary King Halstead of Somesville, who was closely associated with the Somesville Meeting House.
11423Athalaney Fly Quilt, 1824
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • Other, Quilts
  • 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.
5251Beaded Decprations
  • Object, Art, Beadwork
Description:
Pair of black beaded decorative items, likely sewn to garment at one time; perhaps epaulettes. Found in apartment over old store in Seal Harbor.
4279Somesville Sampler
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler
  • Lillian Smith Somes
  • 1930s or 1940s
Description:
Sampler with Somesville scenes. Shows date of founding of Somesville as 1752.
3412Function Unknown
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
Description:
Carved ivory piece. Rounded on top, pointed on end.
3375Dinklespiel’s Joke
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
  • c 1904
Description:
Carving of three heads mounted on carved rectangular board. Marked, “Dinklespiel’s Joke. Hear’s a good yarn! Tries to tell it to his wife!! Forgets the point!!!” Signed, C.C. Steele 1904.
3178Somesville Sampler
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler
Description:
Framed cross-stich sampler. Linen backing with purple and yellow border. In lettering, “Somesville, Maine. Founded 1752. " Depicts mantle and clock, airport, sailboats, schooner Catherine, antique car, Dr. Grindle’s buggy, church and cemetery. Designed by Agnes Sims and executed by Lillian Parker Somes "about 1934 or '35.". See object file for more info.
3159Tiger Head Carving
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
Description:
Carving of tigers head mounted on carved board and varnished.
2343Wooden vase or pencil holder
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
Description:
Small container, possibly for pencils. Marked in pen "Northeast Harbor, ME." Jolly man on side; rough wood at bottom. 6" high, 2.5" diameter at top. Donor says this is from the Olander House on Islesford and was given to her by Marian Olander Bradow as the house was about to be sold to the Callandro Family. The house is now owned by Louis Siegel.