Description: Continuation of discussion of genealogy of Manchester family To Mr. Ansel S. Manchester from Mary A. Carroll Thomas Manchester, Uncle to Ansel died at 23. Linda Mary Higgins was Thomas Manchester's daughter. See 008.075.06 that she says Thomas Manchester had no children. Discusses Stephen Manchester, another uncle to Ansel Emily Manchester married a Savage In very light print Correction Stephen Manchester moved from Solon to Wisconsin
Description: Doll in case with glass fronts and sides. Small china doll with braids wrapped around head. Blue eyes. White and blue dress with gold on sleeves. Cotton apron with yellow embroidery. Gift of donor by the children of Philadelphia in 1919. Named Maria Giulia in honor of Mrs. Girolamo Vitelli of NE Harbor. Case made by Lester Hartford. Costume made by Tessie Tate is a duplicate of the original. See artifact file for more information.
Description: Book of sewing samples made by Emily N. Phillips (Reynolds) during a course at a Boston dressmaker's school about 1910. Contains samples of her stitchery and cutting.
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]
Description: Appears to be notation for dimensions for a new Fire House. Was wrapped in tissue paper with hand written "proposed Fire Dept. Bar Harbor".
Description: Pince-nex eyeglasses in black leather case lined with purple velvet. Gold chain attached to pin for pining to clothing. Marked, “pt A Nov 1907 - 1917 Louise Morris King”. Note: Photo label is incorrectly numbered. The correct Object ID Number for this photo is 996-225-441.
Description: Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1917. Crumbling frame, water damage to backing and mat. Photo warped by moisture. Subject facing forward. Suit lighter than tie, jacket unbuttoned.
Description: A military issued postcard containing a generic pre-typed message with a blank spot for the recipients name and the sender. "Dear [Mother] Safe at port of disembarkation. Nothing unusual to relate, and daily drills, physical excercises, games and music all added to the pleasures of the journey. Will send letter on arrival at head-quarters."