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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
1686School Master's Desk
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk, Standing Desk
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Sound Schoolhouse
  • 1850 c.
School Master's Desk
Item:
  • 1686   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk, Standing Desk
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Sound Schoolhouse
Date:
  • 1850 c.
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Pretty Marsh
Description:
School master's desk. 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.
11537Fred Savage's Desk
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk
  • Other, Architects' offices
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Desks
Fred Savage's Desk
Item:
  • 11537   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.018
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk
Subject:
  • Other, Architects' offices
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Desks
Description:
Large desk/drafting table that belonged to Fred L. Savage
1816Picture Frame
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • Other, Beads
  • late 19th c.
Picture Frame
Item:
  • 1816   
Object ID:
  • 996-245-461
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
Subject:
  • Other, Beads
Date:
  • 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.
3415Candlewick Trimmer
  • Object, Furnishings, Wick Trimmer
  • Other, Candles
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • c 1883
Candlewick Trimmer
Item:
  • 3415   
Object ID:
  • 996.152.368
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Wick Trimmer
Subject:
  • Other, Candles
  • Other, Tools & implements
Date:
  • c 1883
Description:
Cast iron tool - handle squeezed together causing blade to cut candle wick. Spring mechanism. Small ring on handle perhaps for hanging. Marked Pat Nov 22 81 Jan 23 + JE 5 83.
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.
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.
11932Table
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
  • Other, Dining tables
  • Other, Furnishings
  • Other, Furniture
Table
Item:
  • 11932   
Object ID:
  • 996-204-420
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Subject:
  • Other, Dining tables
  • Other, Furnishings
  • Other, Furniture
Description:
Table folds out (hinges missing) and is supported by legs which turns. Four simply carved legs. Space where drawer should be is missing. Some wooden pegs still intact. Reinforced with nails. Dovetail joints. Donor info - this table from log house of Abraham Somes, first settler of Mt. Desert Island. Originally made without nails but with wooden pegs.
3165Stove Lid Lifter
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
  • Other, Kitchens
  • c.1830
Stove Lid Lifter
Item:
  • 3165   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-681
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
Subject:
  • Other, Kitchens
Date:
  • 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
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.
12308Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • Other, Vases
  • ca 1890
Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
Item:
  • 12308   
Object ID:
  • 011.31.4A
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Subject:
  • Other, Vases
Date:
  • ca 1890
Description:
Pair of blue cobalt vases, 8" high. Vases given to Roscoe and Edna Hysom at their first Christmas (1930) by Kate (Lester) Pray, formerly Kate Heath. She and Julia (Mrs. A.C.) Fernald were sisters. Their mother, Judith Somes Heath (m. Capt. Hirshel Heath), had a house and hat shop between Nuttings and Peppers. Judith and Etta Somes Salisbury were sisters. Kate Heath Pray said that these vases were "very old" when she gave them to the Hysoms, parents of donor (Gail Hysom Reiber). [show more]
12307Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • Other, Vases
  • ca 1890
Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
Item:
  • 12307   
Object ID:
  • 011.31.4B
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Subject:
  • Other, Vases
Date:
  • ca 1890
Description:
Pair of blue cobalt vases, 8" high. Vases given to Roscoe and Edna Hysom at their first Christmas (1930) by Kate (Lester) Pray, formerly Kate Heath. She and Julia (Mrs. A.C.) Fernald were sisters. Their mother, Judith Somes Heath (m. Capt. Hirshel Heath), had a house and hat shop between Nuttings and Peppers. Judith and Etta Somes Salisbury were sisters. Kate Heath Pray said that these vases were "very old" when she gave them to the Hysoms, parents of donor (Gail Hysom Reiber). [show more]
3343Folding Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Item:
  • 3343   
Object ID:
  • 996-214-430
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair
Description:
Dark finish with green upholstery.
3344Folding Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair
  • unknown
Folding Chair
Item:
  • 3344   
Object ID:
  • 996-94-310
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
Tapestry folding chair; fretwork on top. Black stripes painted on wood. One stretcher between each pair of legs. Back rest and seat made of tapestry - red with flowers. Wood frame. Fabric on back of backrest torn. Label marked, “E.W. Walls patented and manufacturer”.
2397Boot Jack
  • Object, Furnishings, Bootjack
Boot Jack
Item:
  • 2397   
Object ID:
  • 995-140-140
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bootjack
Description:
Boot pull shaped like long water droplet. Sits on one leg has hole shape of heel of boot in center. Wearer of boot puts boot in hole and steps on end to tug boot off.
3191Stove Lid Lifter
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
  • c.1830
Stove Lid Lifter
Item:
  • 3191   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-680
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
Date:
  • c.1830
Description:
wound iron rod with loop handle and turned end found at kitchen midden of Benjamin and Sophronia Carter home “C” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
3219Rocking Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Rocking Chair
  • c 1850
Rocking Chair
Item:
  • 3219   
Object ID:
  • 996-163-379
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Rocking Chair
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Child sized rocking chair. Natural finish with red trim. Donor info - belonged to his grandmother, Maria Merritt Beckworth, who is pictured in the chair in MDIHS photo # 996-39-39.
3296Oil Lantern
  • Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Oil Lantern
Oil Lantern
Item:
  • 3296   
Object ID:
  • 996-71-287
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Oil Lantern
Description:
Marked, “Diezt” on top. Typical tin oil lantern with handle for carrying.
1606Jacquard Bed Cover
  • Object, Furnishings, Blanket
Jacquard Bed Cover
Item:
  • 1606   
Object ID:
  • 001-161.2
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Blanket
Description:
Woven blue and white jacquard bed cover/coverlet.
1607Jacquard Bed Cover
  • Object, Furnishings, Blanket
Jacquard Bed Cover
Item:
  • 1607   
Object ID:
  • 001-161.3
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Blanket
Description:
Woven blue and white jacquard coverlet with red felt trim (most missing).
1808Binnacle Cover
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp Globe
Binnacle Cover
Item:
  • 1808   
Object ID:
  • 996-144-360
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp Globe
Collection:
  • At
Description:
Window, which leans inwards, opens for candle. Gimbaled candle holder missing. Two brass rings on each side for carrying. Handle on top over tin chimney. Dovetail joints. More likely lantern than binnacle cover (AB 7/12/12).
1815Picture Frame
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • 1875c
Picture Frame
Item:
  • 1815   
Object ID:
  • 997-37-526
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
Date:
  • 1875c
Description:
Side of frame resemble logs with leaves in each corner. Frame nailed together. Gilt edge. Glass in frame. Wood backing. The original nails hold wood in place. Picture hanger made of red cord. Cord tied in loop at top, very worn at loop. Photo # 997-933-1103 removed from frame.
1817Paper board frame from photograph Object ID 998.1980.3085.36.
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame
Paper board frame from photograph Object ID 998.1980.3085.36.
Item:
  • 1817   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.38
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Paper board frame from photograph Object ID 998.1980.3085.36. Frame torn laterally.
1818Paperboard photo frame origionally around the photograph Object ID 998.1980.36.
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame
Paperboard photo frame origionally around the photograph Object ID 998.1980.36.
Item:
  • 1818   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.37
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Paperboard photo frame origionally around the photograph Object ID 998.1980.36. The frame is torn laterally. Frame reads Bobbitt Studio, Bushnell, Ill.
2279Chairs
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Chairs
Item:
  • 2279   
Object ID:
  • 995-215-215
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Description:
Two carved back chairs with round caned seats. Donor info - came from Daniel Somes’ Mount Desert House.
12198Cradle
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Cradle
Cradle
Item:
  • 12198   
Object ID:
  • 996-249-465
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Cradle
Collection:
  • Study Collection
Description:
Wooden cradle on rockers which are not fixed to the cradle. Once painted blue. Constructed with both dove tailed joints and nails. Head board has a narrow side piece creating a semi “hood”.