Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date
17581	Snuffer	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.
14163	The Peabody Touch: Robert Swain Peabody, Peabody & Stearns	Object, Photographic, Videotape	Other, Architects Other, Architecture			1984	The Peabody Touch: Robert Swain Peabody, Peabody & Stearns Item: 14163    Object ID: 001.150.002 Catalog: Library Type: Object, Photographic, Videotape Subject: Other, Architects Other, Architecture Collection: Audio Visual History Collection Date: 1984 Description: A videotape, probably created by Wheaton Arnold Holden, "The Peabody Touch", about the lifework of Robert Swain Peabody
17537	S.A. Eliot Essay on de Champlain 1882, on CD	Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc				1882	S.A. Eliot Essay on de Champlain 1882, on CD Item: 17537    Object ID: 020.08.01 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc Collection: Eliot Collection Date: 1882 Description: CD copy of essay on de Champlain, 1882. Files have been downloaded on the archive computer.
17534	History of Buildings on Mount Desert Island	Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc		Caivano, Roc		2013	History of Buildings on Mount Desert Island Item: 17534    Object ID: 013.015.1 Catalog: Archives Type: Object, Data Processing, Compact Disc Creator: Caivano, Roc Collection: Audio Visual History Collection Date: 2013 Description: Collection of images from MDI Historical Society and other sources for talk given by Roc Caivano, architect, for Acadia Senior College group at Sips, April 5, 2013.
17533	WWII Military Service, Campaign Ribbons	Object, Award, Decoration of Honor					WWII Military Service, Campaign Ribbons Item: 17533    Object ID: 015.023.16 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Award, Decoration of Honor Description: Five military ribbons, one pair is glued together, another three are also attached to each other. They include the Philippines Liberation medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal, American Campaign medal, Good Conduct medal, and the WWII Victory medal.
17531	Engraved glass drinking mug,1911	Object, Drinking Glass				1911	Engraved glass drinking mug,1911 Item: 17531    Object ID: 017.006.01 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Drinking Glass Date: 1911 Description: Glass drinking mug with handle. Engraved on surface: "Capt. W.H. Whitmore 1911."
17532	Two Clip-on Ties	Object, Insignia Pendant, Fraternal Pendant					Two Clip-on Ties Item: 17532    Object ID: 015.023.17 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Insignia Pendant, Fraternal Pendant Description: Two clip-on ties, one red with Mason's symbol attached, the other maroon with three small circles in oval pendant attached. Overall length 61/4".
17530	Engraved glass drinking mug,1911	Object, Drinking Glass				1911	Engraved glass drinking mug,1911 Item: 17530    Object ID: 017.006.02 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Drinking Glass Date: 1911 Description: Glass drinking mug with handle. Engraved on surface: "Mary H. Whitmore 1911."
17529	Engraved drinking glass, 1912	Object, Drinking Glass				1912	Engraved drinking glass, 1912 Item: 17529    Object ID: 017.006.03 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Drinking Glass Date: 1912 Description: Drinking glass with decorative engraving, including "Emma 1912 by Peter Kaulfuss" and a bird and palm fronds. Inscription suggests this glass was engraved by Peter Kaulfuss, an European immigrant who arrived in the U.S. in 1841 and ran an engraving shop in Saratoga, New York until the early twentieth century. Kaulfuss engraved forest scenes, deer, and buildings on his work. He also had booths at major fairs and expositions. He later engraved for the Corning Glass Works and Tiffany & Co. Source: The Complete Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning, p. 158-9 [show more]
17528	Molten Glass from 1947 Fire	Object, Fragment					Molten Glass from 1947 Fire Item: 17528    Object ID: 014.002.02 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Fragment Description: Piece of molten glass from 1947 fire; difficult to tell what it was originally.
17527	Lighthouse Bell Fragment	Object, Fragment					Lighthouse Bell Fragment Item: 17527    Object ID: 2017.4 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Fragment Collection: Thorndike Loan Description: Bronze fragment from a lighthouse bell.
17526	Stereopticon	Object, Stereoscope	Other, Optical devices				Stereopticon Item: 17526    Object ID: 011.31.2 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Stereoscope Subject: Other, Optical devices Description: Wood and metal with handle; matching stereopticon Accession # 995-12-12; 7 pg booklet "The Story of the Stereoscope" accompanies the stereopticon.
17518	Pin	Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin					Pin Item: 17518    Object ID: 001-56-649 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin Description: Two ballet dancer pins. Costume jewelry. Green and white stones.Came attached to the waist band of black skirt (001-56.11).
17517	Island Explorer Pin	Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin				2000	Island Explorer Pin Item: 17517    Object ID: 002-45-674 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin Date: 2000 Description: Small oval pin. Passed out to people who attended the inaugural trip of the new propane fueled bus on the island. "Acadia National Park Island Explorer 2000" inscribed on the pin. Two in the collection
17513	Pestle	Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Mortar					Pestle Item: 17513    Object ID: 997-2-491 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Mortar Description: Simple iron pestle. Donor info - from Eugene Merchant house (donor’s father) former Dr. Kendall Kittredge house outside historic district. Believed to belong to Dr. Kittredge. see mortar # (997-1-490)
17512	Hitching Stone	Object, Animal Tack					Hitching Stone Item: 17512    Object ID: 996-263-488 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Animal Tack Description: Small granite stone Iron rod through stone, bent to hold at bottom, loop on top for attaching horse's reins. Pink flecks in granite. Some rust on rod. Some small white paint marks. Donor info - from former Dr. Robert Grindle House on Whitney Farm Road. Believed to be used by Dr. Grindle.
17511	Horse	Object, Animal Tack, Tack Ornament, Bridle Ornament					Horse Item: 17511    Object ID: 995-146-146 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Animal Tack, Tack Ornament, Bridle Ornament Description: Small horse which was originally attached to a wagon or plow. Wearing harness but missing chain or rein at muzzle.
17508	Top of Jewel Box	Object, Accessory Box, Jewelry Box					Top of Jewel Box Item: 17508    Object ID: 996-232-448 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Accessory Box, Jewelry Box Description: Top of jewel box. Underneath top is mirror with gold border. Surrounded by pink and green flowers, paper lace and leaves on red paper.
17507	Top of Box	Object, Accessory Box, Trinket Box					Top of Box Item: 17507    Object ID: 996-264-481 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Accessory Box, Trinket Box Description: Small box top. Glass over black and white design. Reads, “Forget Me Not”. Paper edged with dots. May be a box for saving a lock of hair or other personal item.
17506	Tea Set	Object, Tea Service				19th c	Tea Set Item: 17506    Object ID: 995-191-191 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Tea Service Date: 19th c Description: White china with gold three leaf clover and stripe. Sugar bowl, creamer and teapot have a footed base. Cups have clovers on bottom along with saucers and plates. Eleven saucers, eight cups, six plates. Donor info - the set belonged to Daniel Somes and was used in the Mount Desert House when he lived there between 1832 and 1882.
17505	Nib Pen, Tray and Ink Well	Object, Writing, Writing Equipment Container				1920 ca	Nib Pen, Tray and Ink Well Item: 17505    Object ID: 996-201-417 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Writing, Writing Equipment Container Date: 1920 ca Description: Nib pen with mother-of-pearl handle and copper colored metal. Ink well - copper or brass top with flower design. Bottom pressed glass squares. Brass tray has space for ink well. Decorative edge. Donor info - belonged to donor as a child. Born between 1910-1920.
17504	Bicycle Handlebars	Object, Transportation, Cycle, Bicycle					Bicycle Handlebars Item: 17504    Object ID: 995-152-152 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Transportation, Cycle, Bicycle Description: Wooden bar with cork and metal grips. Curved. Mark on end of handle, “Made in Plymouth, U.S.A.”
17206	Millstone	Object, Grain Processing Tool, Millstone				circa 1791	Millstone Item: 17206    Object ID: 995-2-2 Catalog: Objects Type: Object, Grain Processing Tool, Millstone Date: circa 1791 Description: Rough grinding stones. Furrows cut in each stone. Hole in center.
17202	Blue Ribbon	Object, Award	Other, Awards Other, Community Events Other, Eden Fair			9/15/1927	Blue Ribbon Item: 17202    Object ID: **1603 Catalog: Archives Type: Object, Award Subject: Other, Awards Other, Community Events Other, Eden Fair Collection: Blue Ribbon Date: 9/15/1927 Description: Blue ribbon from the Eden Fair, September 15-16, 1927. Thirlstane Special. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.26
17080	Receipt for survey of land in Somesville	Object, Armaments, Bill				1974	Receipt for survey of land in Somesville Item: 17080    Object ID: 007.131.8 Catalog: Archives Type: Object, Armaments, Bill Date: 1974 Description: 1974 bill from D.W. Bartlett Co. for survey work in Somesville, probably related to the transfer of property between Francis Grindle and the MDI Historical Society. Survey crew charged $22.50 per hour; research and plan creation was $10; mileage was $.12/mile.

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