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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
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.
11986Milking Stool
  • Object, Furnishings, Stool, Milking Stool
Milking Stool
Item:
  • 11986   
Object ID:
  • 003-15.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Stool, Milking Stool
Description:
Three Legged Green Painted Milking Stool. Six Sided.
17524Embroidered runner
  • Object, Furnishings, Furniture Runner, Table Runner
Embroidered runner
Item:
  • 17524   
Object ID:
  • 009.074.005
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Furniture Runner, Table Runner
Description:
Embroidered cotton runner
11789Large pillowcase
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase
Large pillowcase
Item:
  • 11789   
Object ID:
  • 009.074.004
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase
Description:
Large cotton pillowcase, plain. Marked with letter "S"
11790Julia Ann L Babson pillowcase
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase
  • Unknown
Julia Ann L Babson pillowcase
Item:
  • 11790   
Object ID:
  • 009.074.016
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase
Date:
  • Unknown
Description:
Pillowcase with name "Julia Ann L Babson" and "No. 1"
12049Knitted cover and pillow
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillow
  • unknown
Knitted cover and pillow
Item:
  • 12049   
Object ID:
  • 001-146-643.2
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillow
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
12.5 round foam pillow with blue, grey and white knitted cover in concentric star pattern
17608Box Candle and stand
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Box, Candle Box
  • ?
Box Candle and stand
Item:
  • 17608   
Object ID:
  • 006.21.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Box, Candle Box
Date:
  • ?
Description:
Hand-painted (black background) Japanese motif tin and candle stand with white candle.
17581Snuffer
  • Object, Furnishings, Candlesnuffer
Snuffer
Item:
  • 17581   
Object ID:
  • 996-230-446
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candlesnuffer
Description:
Snuffer resembles pair of scissors. Small box at end of tool. Lid closes on top of box holding the wick inside. Half of snuffer missing.
14191Birchbark Frame with Photo of Lucie Pray
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
Birchbark Frame with Photo of Lucie Pray
Item:
  • 14191   
Object ID:
  • 001.59.652
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
Collection:
  • Fernald Photo Collection
Description:
Rectangular birchbark picture frame, with glass window 3 1/2” by 4”, framing photo of Lucie Pray, age 12 to 16 (photo #001.59.297. )Rough texture, edges of frame bound with some sort of slim wood binding. Thin metal rods attached to back as prop. Glass is coated with dirt and grime.
13426Crib
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib
Crib
Item:
  • 13426   
Object ID:
  • 996-205-421
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib
Description:
Crib has one open side so that it could be pushed against mother’s bed. Turned wood posts. Wooden peg construction. Rope lattice for mattress.Donor info - made by Dr. Kendall Kittredge for his daughter. Seven generations of the family slept in it. From Fred Wiggin house in Town Hill. Dimensions: 25" w 39"h 46"l
13427Postal Desk
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk
Postal Desk
Item:
  • 13427   
Object ID:
  • 996-96-312
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk
Description:
Dark wood with heavy legs. Two drawers in middle. Two doors above desk open to reveal compartments - 6 in right and 13 in left. Wooden wedge nailed to right compartment which may be an ink holder. Wire coil attached to board inside compartment. Several “cubbies” above doors. Space in back of desk to hand mail through. Desk may have had a leather desk top attached that has left black marks on surface.
12869Tinder Box
  • Object, Furnishings, Fuel Container, Tinderbox
Tinder Box
Item:
  • 12869   
Object ID:
  • 995-132-132
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Fuel Container, Tinderbox
Description:
Small tin box for keeping pieces of oiled rag. Hinged lid.
12415Bellows
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
Bellows
Item:
  • 12415   
Object ID:
  • 995-171-171
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
Description:
Red wood trimmed with leather. Tin tip.
12286Lamp
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
Lamp
Item:
  • 12286   
Object ID:
  • 995-116-116
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
Description:
Small camphene lamp of clear glass, Metal top. Chain on cap missing. Wick intact. Top tarnished. Camphene is turpentine. Often mixed with alcohol to burn.
12228Table
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Table
Item:
  • 12228   
Object ID:
  • 995-13-13
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Description:
Scalloped edges with drawer in front. Painted red. Top of table cracked. Donor Info - from Daniel Somes House.
12227Easel
  • Object, Furnishings, Easel
  • Victorian
Easel
Item:
  • 12227   
Object ID:
  • 995-196-196
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Easel
Collection:
  • objects in archival storage
Date:
  • Victorian
Description:
Tall carved with fruit and leaves. Easel moves up and down. Marked, “2799 A” and “2230” on back. Donor info - from John Allen Somes house. Piece needs glueing.
12226Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Chair
Item:
  • 12226   
Object ID:
  • 996-246-462
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Description:
Carved dark wood. Seat and back resemble scallop shells. Arms resemble sea serpents. Four legs resemble rough tree branches. Note on ribbon across seat indicated that chair may have been used in Daniel Somes's house. Ellsworth furniture restorer David Williams saw this chair; his research indicated that it may be a ninetheenth Venetian grotto chair, which was intended for hallways and aimed to be sold to visitors on their European tours. (ABenson12/22/2014) [show more]
12225Cradle
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Cradle
Cradle
Item:
  • 12225   
Object ID:
  • 995-114-114
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Cradle
Collection:
  • Study Collection
Description:
Wooden cradle on rockers. Has side railings. Painted yellow.
12223Highchair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair, Highchair
  • 19th c
Highchair
Item:
  • 12223   
Object ID:
  • 996-169-385
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair, Highchair
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Black wooden chair with arms and foot rest. Screws used to attach back.
12221Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Chair
Item:
  • 12221   
Object ID:
  • 995-89-89
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Collection:
  • Study Collection
Description:
Light brown wood with carved back. Upholstered seat of gray brocade. Upholstery very worn. Spring pushed through underside of cushion. Chair sturdy.
12211Vase
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Vase
Item:
  • 12211   
Object ID:
  • 995-214-214
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Description:
Small cylindrical glass vase on round base. Gold inlay with ivy decoration on bottom and top. Associated with Manning 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”.
12060Candlestick
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick
  • 19th c.
Candlestick
Item:
  • 12060   
Object ID:
  • 995-76-76
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick
Date:
  • 19th c.
Description:
Heavy tin candlestick with flange to catch wax and ring for finger. Lever moves candle up and down.
12028Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
  • mid to late 19th c
Chair
Item:
  • 12028   
Object ID:
  • 996-161-377
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Date:
  • mid to late 19th c
Description:
Child sized chair. Maybe a doll chair. Bent wood back with strip of wood from chair seat to bent wood. Painted black with gold trim and angels drinking wine. Soldier boy on seat. Donor info - belonged to Lucie Pray, the daughter of Kate and Lester Pray of Somesville.
11960Pillow
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillow
Pillow
Item:
  • 11960   
Object ID:
  • 997-46-535
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillow
Description:
Purple velvet on front. Tan fabric on back. Flowers worked on front in clear beads.