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3407Christening gown
  • Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown
  • c. 1940s
Description:
Full length cream infant's christening gown. Pleating and and embroidery from neck to hem. Short sleeves edged with lace. Lace around squared column and hem. "Hand Made Imported."
11794Hooked gloves
  • Object, Clothing, Glove
  • Unknown
Description:
Pair of large hooked gloves, decorative pattern at wrist and flowered design on outer side
12229Flag pole
  • Object, Flagpole
Description:
Long wooden pole with gold-painted finial on top. Possibly a flag pole. Marked with number 329, but could not be located in data base. Has been in School House for many years.
12449Eyeglasses
  • Object, Personal, Eyeglasses
  • Object, Personal, Eyeglasses
Description:
Wire-rimmed eyeglasses, with glass intact
17626Wedding gown of Gertrude Crosby
  • Object, Wedding Dress
  • 1903
Description:
5-piece brown and white wedding dress which belonged to Gertrude Crosby, mother of Norma and Polly Fernald of Somesville. According to Jean Fernald, "Gertrude Jewett and Cecil Crosby were married March 28, 1903 at the Town Hall in Amherst, Maine. The newspaper report of the wedding noted that 150 guests attended. They were married by Brother John Grover, Justice of the Peace. Gram Crosby, as she was lovingly called by all her grandchildren, told us that her gown was made by her mother with some of the hand work being done by herself. A gown was often colored so that it could be worn as best dress after the wedding. The fabric was purchased from a traveling man who sold fabric as well as a variety of other things.The gown consists of: skirt, top (blouse), cummerbund, neck insert with beads and lace, and long ruffled petticoat. with pink trim. [show more]
17624Wedding dress with cutwork and embroidery
  • Object, Wedding Dress
Description:
Wedding gown with elaborate cutwork and embroidery.
17625Mary Winslow Hodgkins wedding dress
  • Object, Wedding Dress
Description:
Two-piece batiste wedding gown worn by Mary Winslow Hodgkins, grandmother of David W. Whitcomb.
11900Infant dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • c. 1940s
Description:
short sleeve cream infant's dress. Embroidery on scalloped collar and down front of dress. Two buttons for closure of back opening. Large vertical stain in front right shoulder area. Sleeves cuffed.
11872Boy's baby dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
Description:
1 boy's baby dress. Worn by David A. Whitcomb, son of Mary W. Hodgkins and father of David W. Whitcomb.
16975Corkscrew
  • Object, Food Container Opener, Cork Extractor, Corkscrew
Description:
Metal Cork Screw in Cylinder Case. 3 inches long.
11904Cotton and lace cover for child's pillow
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed Casing, Pillow Cover
  • c. 1940s
Description:
Cream cotton cover for small pillow (probably an infant or child's) with borderof appliqued sheer fabric.
12374Miniature compass
  • Object, Compass
Description:
Miniature compass. Stamped on back: "Dr. Scott's Electric Brush"
1572Blue and white checked doll dress
  • Object, Doll Accessory, Doll Clothing
Description:
Blue and white checked button doll dress, with white collar, lace ruffles around bib, and 2 rows of eyelet flowers around hem. 4 buttons at back closure.
17598Linen shift
  • Object, Clothing, Chemise
Description:
Linen shift (large) for a woman; the initials JB embroidered at neckline (Julia Babson??)- MF
3397Music Clip for Somesville Brass Band
  • Object, Musical, Music Clip
Description:
Music clip used by musician in a marching band. Found inside the Somesville Brass Band box (007.145.1)
16987Tremont High School Bank Check
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
  • Dec. 1st, 1890
Description:
Tremont High School Bank Check, blue, for ten dollars signed by G.H. Parker. Cashier was H.L. Lanton (?)
3390Check from M.L. Allen to Obadiah Allen
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
  • 1900
Description:
Bar Harbor Banking and Trust check from M.L. Allen to Obadiah Allen
12397Check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
  • Other, Checks
  • 1900
Description:
Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co. check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes
16992Certificate of Ordination as Priest - Willilam Thomas Manning
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate
  • 1891
Description:
Certificate of ordination as Priest in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of California, for William Thomas Manning. December 12, 1891. Certificate is handwritten and bears the seal of the Diocese of California. Manning owned The Mount Desert House in Somesville, where he and his family summered. Manning later became Bishop of the Diocese of New York. From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008 | The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: William Thomas Manning 1866-1949, American Episcopal bishop of New York, b. England, received his collegiate and theological training at the Univ. of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Ordained a priest (1891), he served parishes in California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee and taught dogmatic theology at the Univ. of the South before becoming rector of Trinity parish, New York City, in 1908. Manning was bishop of New York from 1921 until his retirement in 1946. [show more]
12154Charger
  • Object, Serving Dish, Platter, Charger
Description:
Charger for monopak; charger is packaged in blue box marked "Charger for Monopak, " and "Japan;" includes operating instructions.
13113Mourning card, Marjorie Somes
  • Object, Mourning Card
  • 1894
Description:
One page of memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. A mourning card for Marjorie Somes, died September 15, 1894. This is the second of two mourning cards for this child located in this photo album.
16993Certificate of Ordination as Deacon - William Thomas Manning
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate
  • 1889
Description:
Certificate of ordination as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Tennessee, for William Thomas Manning. Manning was a summer resident of Somesville and owner of The Mount Desert House. Manning became Bishop of the Diocese of New York. 1889. William Thomas Manning From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008 | The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: William Thomas Manning 1866-1949, American Episcopal bishop of New York, b. England, received his collegiate and theological training at the Univ. of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Ordained a priest (1891), he served parishes in California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee and taught dogmatic theology at the Univ. of the South before becoming rector of Trinity parish, New York City, in 1908. Manning was bishop of New York from 1921 until his retirement in 1946. [show more]
13112Mourning Card, Hollis Edmond Fernald, 1889
  • Object, Mourning Card
  • 1889
Description:
One page of photos and memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. This card was probably used at the funeral services for Hollis Edmond Fernald, 5 mo., 1889.
13111Mourning card for Marjorie Somes
  • Object, Mourning Card
  • 1894
Description:
One page of memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. A card with notice of the death of Marjorie Somes, September 15, 1894. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brigham Fernald. Age at death: 2 years, 10 months old.
3460Bottle Capper
  • Object, Food Packaging Tool, Bottle Capper
Description:
This item is a bottle capper. Along the side of the supporting arm are these words imprinted in the metal " INDESTRO MFG CO CHICAGO". It is about 19 inches high. There are four holes in the base for mounting on a work surface. There is a grooved rubber disc on the base which has the same logo as the supporting arm with the addition of "USA". There is a handle which can raise or lower the capping device. The capping device is rusty. [show more]