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3336Hemming Bird
  • Object, Fabric Marker, Hem Marker
  • Other, Sewing
  • Other, Sewing equipment & supplies
Hemming Bird
Item:
  • 3336   
Object ID:
  • 995.24.24
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Fabric Marker, Hem Marker
Subject:
  • Other, Sewing
  • Other, Sewing equipment & supplies
Description:
Metal bird opens mouth to hold cloth taut for hemming garments. Two velvet pincushions. Velvet worn. Screw key holds bird on table. NOTE: pincushions were not with hemming bird in 2006.
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”,
3256Pocket Watch
  • Object, Watch, Pocket Watch
  • Other, Clocks & watches
  • Other, Medical personnel
  • Other, Somesville
Pocket Watch
Item:
  • 3256   
Object ID:
  • 995.41.41
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Watch, Pocket Watch
Subject:
  • Other, Clocks & watches
  • Other, Medical personnel
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
Face white. Brass hands and Roman numerals. Inside case - marked, “Ellsworth Brass”. Another case enclosed works. Also marked, “Brougham London 6097”. Scale reads slow-fast. Swan and floral design imprinted inside. Donor info - belonged to Dr. Kittredge, first doctor on Mt. Desert Island.
3250Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Powder Horn
Item:
  • 3250   
Object ID:
  • 996.61.277
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Wooden stopper attached with brass nails. Made of animal horn.
3207Sailor’s Knife
  • Object, Knife
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Knives
  • Other, Sailors
Sailor’s Knife
Item:
  • 3207   
Object ID:
  • 995.188.188
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Knife
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Knives
  • Other, Sailors
Description:
Folding knife with bone handle. Eagle in center of blade. Blade marked, “of the Best Quality. Patent Concave. Henry Clay Knife”. Donor info - knife belonged to Henry Somes, a seaman. The tip of the knife was broken off by the Captain of the ship to prevent murders, (perhaps this particular knife happened to be shaped that way). The knife was carried by Somes in the Navy during the Civil War. Henry Somes’ widow married Lewis Somes. She gave the knife to Glendon Lurvey. [show more]
3205Fabric Samples
  • Object, Merchandising, Sales Sample
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • Other, Stores & shops
Fabric Samples
Item:
  • 3205   
Object ID:
  • 011.27.14
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Merchandising, Sales Sample
Subject:
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • Other, Stores & shops
Description:
Fabric samples from Jordan Marsh Company, Boston; R.H. White Co., Boston; Holzwasser, San Diego; Callender, McAuslan & Troup, Providence. In envelope addressed to Emma Whitmore, Seal Harbor, Maine with return address R.H. White, Boston, mail order service. Found in building housing old general store, Seal Harbor.
3179Shot Bag
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Shot Bag
Item:
  • 3179   
Object ID:
  • 995.47.47
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
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".
2952Arcady Music Festival
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
Arcady Music Festival
Item:
  • 2952   
Object ID:
  • 018.001.16
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Subject:
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
Collection:
  • Arcady Music Festival
Description:
Arcady Music Festival notebook, Board Orientation Manual
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.
2528War Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Other, Rationing
  • Other, World War II
War Ration Book
Item:
  • 2528   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.29.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Other, Rationing
  • Other, World War II
Collection:
  • War Ration Book
Description:
Two war ration books belonging to Woodrow W. Herrick (carpenter) and Paul W. Herrick (age 2) of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Note to be guided by the rule: "If you don't need it, don't buy it." Not dated.
2400Boots
  • Object, Clothing, Boot
  • Other, Boots
  • Other, Medical personnel
Boots
Item:
  • 2400   
Object ID:
  • 997.4.493
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Boot
Subject:
  • Other, Boots
  • Other, Medical personnel
Description:
Black pig skin. Soles attached with wooden pegs, heel with nails. Sewn design at top of boot. Some scratches and cracks in leather. Two boot straps inside. Donor info - from Eugene Merchant house (donor’s father) former Dr. Kendall Kittredge house outside historic district. Believed to belong to Dr. Kittredge (1773-1857).
2399Black woman's boot
  • Object, Clothing, Boot
  • Other, Shoes
  • Other, Women
Black woman's boot
Item:
  • 2399   
Object ID:
  • 002.32.34
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Boot
Subject:
  • Other, Shoes
  • Other, Women
Description:
Pair of woman's brown leather lace-up, high-heel shoes with leather soles and pointed toes. Size 39. Marked "Crossen Shoe". Right toe very scuffed and worn. Soles worn, especially on right shoe. Marked inside: "39 1 24649 1 Class 1222 957". Toes have inset piece of a second brown letter with stitching along border . Shoes marked .34a (left) and .34b (right). Date of shoe unknown Contemporary design and construction. 04/08/2015 [show more]
2373Medicine Bottles (2)
  • Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle
  • Other, Medical equipment & supplies
  • Other, Somesville
Medicine Bottles (2)
Item:
  • 2373   
Object ID:
  • 996.202.418
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle
Subject:
  • Other, Medical equipment & supplies
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
Two bottles in leather cases. Pontil mark on bottom of both bottles. On lip broken and label faded. Has leather case with open end. Other has no label. Leather case has closed end. Both bottles have corks. Donor info - Dr. Kittredge’s bottles.
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
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]
2284Piece of Wallpaper
  • Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Other, Wallpapers
Piece of Wallpaper
Item:
  • 2284   
Object ID:
  • 006.57.39
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper
Subject:
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Other, Wallpapers
Collection:
  • Wall Paper
Description:
Small piece of brown leather wallpaper showing archer, rabbits, plants; from Harlow house [?]
2280Can for Beach Cliff Fish Steaks in Soybean Oil
  • Object, Containers, Can
  • Other, Canneries
  • Other, Labels
Can for Beach Cliff Fish Steaks in Soybean Oil
Item:
  • 2280   
Object ID:
  • 007.155.16
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Can
Subject:
  • Other, Canneries
  • Other, Labels
Description:
Can for Beach Cliff Fish Steaks (Bite Size Herring) in Soybean Oil
1825GAR Buckle and White Fabric Belt
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Buckle, Belt Buckle
  • Other, Belts (Clothing)
  • Other, Buckles
  • Other, Military uniforms
GAR Buckle and White Fabric Belt
Item:
  • 1825   
Object ID:
  • 006.59.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Buckle, Belt Buckle
Subject:
  • Other, Belts (Clothing)
  • Other, Buckles
  • Other, Military uniforms
Description:
White fabric belt and yellow metal Grand Army of the Republic buckle and clasp, with five-pointed star with seal and letter GAR on the buckle. Clasp at end of belt. Fabric has yellowed, but is in good condition. This buckle belonged to John Willman Smith of Prett Marsh. He served in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War.
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.