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You searched for: Type: Object✖Type: Furnishings✖
Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
3443Bed Rope Tightener
  • Object, Furnishings, Bedkey
Bed Rope Tightener
Item:
  • 3443   
Object ID:
  • 995-179-179
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bedkey
Description:
Piece of wood with notch on end with hole bored through the top. Wooden dowel placed through hole. 1825 penny on top. Used to tighten ropes under mattresses.
3442Bellows
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
  • 19th c
Bellows
Item:
  • 3442   
Object ID:
  • 995-9-9
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Bellows with two apples with green background painted on top. Paint chipping, leather stiff. Tip missing. Crack in wood on underside.
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.
2283Bellows - Pair
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
  • 19th c
Bellows - Pair
Item:
  • 2283   
Object ID:
  • 995-8-8
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bellows
Date:
  • 19th c
Description:
Set of two bellows. Both bellows have painted leaves; one has brass tip loose and leather is torn. Leather worn but not brittle on both. Sign of past infestation in wood. Donor Info - from house of Daniel Somes.
1808Binnacle Cover
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp Globe
Binnacle Cover
Item:
  • 1808   
Object ID:
  • 996-144-360
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp Globe
Collection:
  • At
Description:
Window, which leans inwards, opens for candle. Gimbaled candle holder missing. Two brass rings on each side for carrying. Handle on top over tin chimney. Dovetail joints. More likely lantern than binnacle cover (AB 7/12/12).
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.
12308Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • Other, Vases
  • ca 1890
Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
Item:
  • 12308   
Object ID:
  • 011.31.4A
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Subject:
  • Other, Vases
Date:
  • ca 1890
Description:
Pair of blue cobalt vases, 8" high. Vases given to Roscoe and Edna Hysom at their first Christmas (1930) by Kate (Lester) Pray, formerly Kate Heath. She and Julia (Mrs. A.C.) Fernald were sisters. Their mother, Judith Somes Heath (m. Capt. Hirshel Heath), had a house and hat shop between Nuttings and Peppers. Judith and Etta Somes Salisbury were sisters. Kate Heath Pray said that these vases were "very old" when she gave them to the Hysoms, parents of donor (Gail Hysom Reiber). [show more]
12307Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • Other, Vases
  • ca 1890
Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
Item:
  • 12307   
Object ID:
  • 011.31.4B
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Subject:
  • Other, Vases
Date:
  • ca 1890
Description:
Pair of blue cobalt vases, 8" high. Vases given to Roscoe and Edna Hysom at their first Christmas (1930) by Kate (Lester) Pray, formerly Kate Heath. She and Julia (Mrs. A.C.) Fernald were sisters. Their mother, Judith Somes Heath (m. Capt. Hirshel Heath), had a house and hat shop between Nuttings and Peppers. Judith and Etta Somes Salisbury were sisters. Kate Heath Pray said that these vases were "very old" when she gave them to the Hysoms, parents of donor (Gail Hysom Reiber). [show more]
2397Boot Jack
  • Object, Furnishings, Bootjack
Boot Jack
Item:
  • 2397   
Object ID:
  • 995-140-140
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bootjack
Description:
Boot pull shaped like long water droplet. Sits on one leg has hole shape of heel of boot in center. Wearer of boot puts boot in hole and steps on end to tug boot off.
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.
3422Candle Lantern
  • Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern
Candle Lantern
Item:
  • 3422   
Object ID:
  • 995-187-187
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern
Description:
Glass front with a rounded black top. Tin base has holes as if once mounted. Latch at base opens so that candle can be placed inside. Candle wax flows out of base.
3421Candle Lantern
  • Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern
Candle Lantern
Item:
  • 3421   
Object ID:
  • 995-208-208
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern
Description:
Base missing. Ring at top for carrying lantern. Stars and diamonds punched in chimney. Round glass bowl below chimney.
3416Candle Tray and Snuffer
  • Object, Furnishings, Candlesnuffer
  • unknown
Candle Tray and Snuffer
Item:
  • 3416   
Object ID:
  • 995-19-19
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candlesnuffer
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
Snuffer resembles pair of scissors. Small box at end of tool. Lid closed on top of box holding the wick inside. Iron is rusty. Black tray is very rusty. Wide curves on each end. Narrow in the middle.
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.
3417Candlesticks
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick
  • unknown
Candlesticks
Item:
  • 3417   
Object ID:
  • 995-64-64
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
First - hog scraper candlestick. (pair) Lever moves candle up and down. Sits on round base. B- mechanics for moving candle up and down are missing. Has finger hold under top. Sits on round base. Donor info - from John W. Somes family.
3415Candlewick Trimmer
  • Object, Furnishings, Wick Trimmer
  • Other, Candles
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • c 1883
Candlewick Trimmer
Item:
  • 3415   
Object ID:
  • 996.152.368
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Wick Trimmer
Subject:
  • Other, Candles
  • Other, Tools & implements
Date:
  • c 1883
Description:
Cast iron tool - handle squeezed together causing blade to cut candle wick. Spring mechanism. Small ring on handle perhaps for hanging. Marked Pat Nov 22 81 Jan 23 + JE 5 83.
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.
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]
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.
2279Chairs
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Chairs
Item:
  • 2279   
Object ID:
  • 995-215-215
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Description:
Two carved back chairs with round caned seats. Donor info - came from Daniel Somes’ Mount Desert House.
12025Chest
  • Object, Furnishings, Chest
  • 1935c.
Chest
Item:
  • 12025   
Object ID:
  • 996-253-469
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chest
Date:
  • 1935c.
Description:
Lid lifts to reveal shallow space. Two drawers underneath. Sits on four legs. Donor info - was given to donor as a wedding present 61 years ago. Donor used it for odds and ends and thread.
11529Civil War Folding Mirror
  • Object, Furnishings, Mirror
Civil War Folding Mirror
Item:
  • 11529   
Object ID:
  • 015.021.01
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Mirror
Description:
Mirror is in three parts, hinged together. Small knob at top of each panel; mirrors are beveled. Dimensions: Each part is 5" X 7." Far right panel is very scratched. Donor purchased home in Bar Harbor at 17 Wayman Lane; house built c. 1890-1912. Mirror found in one of the pantry cabinets. House formerly belonged to a school teacher, Mrs. Moon. Donor had seen same kind of mirror at the Underground Railway Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. May or may not have a connection to Mt. Desert Island. [show more]
11904Cotton and lace cover for child's pillow
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed Casing, Pillow Cover
  • c. 1940s
Cotton and lace cover for child's pillow
Item:
  • 11904   
Object ID:
  • 008.022.17
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed Casing, Pillow Cover
Date:
  • c. 1940s
Description:
Cream cotton cover for small pillow (probably an infant or child's) with borderof appliqued sheer fabric.
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”.
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.