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3175Wooden Spinning Wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Spinning
Wooden Spinning Wheel
Item:
  • 3175   
Object ID:
  • 016.Fic.001.38
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
Subject:
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Spinning
Description:
Old wooden spinning wheel with 3 turned legs, each 15." Bench 18." Wheel diameter 20".
2528War Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Other, Rationing
  • Other, World War II
War Ration Book
Item:
  • 2528   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.29.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Other, Rationing
  • Other, World War II
Collection:
  • War Ration Book
Description:
Two war ration books belonging to Woodrow W. Herrick (carpenter) and Paul W. Herrick (age 2) of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Note to be guided by the rule: "If you don't need it, don't buy it." Not dated.
12452Wallet
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
  • Other, Wallets
  • c.1900
Wallet
Item:
  • 12452   
Object ID:
  • 001.117.3.607
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
Subject:
  • Other, Wallets
Date:
  • c.1900
Description:
Small brown leather accordian wallet.Came from Reiss’s basement. Included a receipt for Stanley from Granite Union 1904.
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.
4079Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836
  • Object, Pay Order, Bond
  • Other, Bridges
  • 10/1/1836
Treasurer’s Bond - Mount Desert Bridge Company, 1836
Item:
  • 4079   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1078
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bond
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 10/1/1836
Description:
Bond of $8000 - Contractors to build a bridge across Mount Desert Narows - to John Black for Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation signed by William Thompson, John M. Noyes, Edward Brewer and Joel Emery.
3155Tooth Extractor
  • Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor
  • Other, Dental equipment & supplies
  • Other, Teeth
  • circa 1800
Tooth Extractor
Item:
  • 3155   
Object ID:
  • 995.16.16
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor
Subject:
  • Other, Dental equipment & supplies
  • Other, Teeth
Date:
  • circa 1800
Description:
Wooden handle, iron tool. Resembles corkscrew handle with hinged hook at end which tightens around the tooth.
14163The 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
2923The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
  • Object, Identification Card, Membership Card
  • Other, Lodges
The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
Item:
  • 2923   
Object ID:
  • **1580
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Identification Card, Membership Card
Subject:
  • Other, Lodges
Description:
The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, 158 West 23d Street, New York City. Membership card for Emma Richardson of Mount Desert. Her group leader was Mae Hill.
13999The House at Lobster Cove
  • Object, Photographic, Videotape
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architectural photographs
  • Holden, Wheaton Arnold
  • Northeastern University
  • 1980
The House at Lobster Cove
Item:
  • 13999   
Object ID:
  • 001.150.003
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Object, Photographic, Videotape
Subject:
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architectural photographs
Creator:
  • Holden, Wheaton Arnold
Publisher:
  • Northeastern University
Collection:
  • Audio Visual History Collection
Date:
  • 1980
Description:
This videotape is a history of the home "Cragsyde", aka Kragsyde, a design of Robert Swain Peabody. The video includes historic photographs and commentary, by Wheaton Arnold Holden. This home was built at Manchester-by-the Sea, Massachusetts in 1884 for George Nixon Black, the same owner of Woodlawn House, Ellsworth, Maine. The house was torn down in 1929. The house was also reproduced during the years 2005-6, using original plans, by a family on Swans Island. Other house in video is "La Tourelle", built ca 1930, destroyed 1947. See Roz Rea for more information about this home and tape - 01/30/2013 [show more]
11932Table
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
  • Other, Dining tables
  • Other, Furnishings
  • Other, Furniture
Table
Item:
  • 11932   
Object ID:
  • 996-204-420
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Subject:
  • Other, Dining tables
  • Other, Furnishings
  • Other, Furniture
Description:
Table folds out (hinges missing) and is supported by legs which turns. Four simply carved legs. Space where drawer should be is missing. Some wooden pegs still intact. Reinforced with nails. Dovetail joints. Donor info - this table from log house of Abraham Somes, first settler of Mt. Desert Island. Originally made without nails but with wooden pegs.
8493Swan's Island Ferry
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, Ferries
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1961
Swan's Island Ferry
Item:
  • 8493   
Object ID:
  • 008.073.24
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, Ferries
  • Other, Swans Island
Creator:
  • Ballard, W.H.
Collection:
  • Robert Michael, Ballard 2008 Collection
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Postcard of the Swan's Island Ferry, underway, 1961. Published in 1965. Back of card: Operated by Maine State Ferry Service, carries 150 passengers and 8 cars between mcKinlye, in Acadia national Park, and Swans Island, Maine. A 5 mile trip in 35 minutes across beautfiul Blue Hill Bay. Note on original sleeve: Sold $6,000 to H.G. Reed, $103.00
17668Sunbeam III
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Religion
Sunbeam III
Item:
  • 17668   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-49-2475
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Religion
Description:
Sunbeam lll, 72 feet long and Diesel powered, owned and operated by the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society, Bar Harbor, Maine.
17669Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 8/12/1960
Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
Item:
  • 17669   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-48-2474
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 8/12/1960
Description:
Summit of Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park with 3 cent stamp, cars parked atop the mountain
3165Stove Lid Lifter
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
  • Other, Kitchens
  • c.1830
Stove Lid Lifter
Item:
  • 3165   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-681
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter
Subject:
  • Other, Kitchens
Date:
  • c.1830
Description:
10 “ iron rod with loop handle and hooked end found at kitchen midden of Benjamin and Sophronia Carter home“C” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
17526Stereopticon
  • 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.
2498Star and Criterion Tickets
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
  • Other, Movie
Star and Criterion Tickets
Item:
  • 2498   
Object ID:
  • 007.67.1.a-h
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
Subject:
  • Other, Movie
Collection:
  • Theater Tickets
Description:
Star and Criterion Theaters movie tickets and ticket books; no dates; 15, 25, 35, and 55 cent values Bar Harbor
12418Spool of Silk Thread,
  • Object, Notion, Thread
  • Object, Notion, Thread
  • Other, Sewing
Spool of Silk Thread,
Item:
  • 12418   
Object ID:
  • 011.29.10
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Notion, Thread
Subject:
  • Object, Notion, Thread
  • Other, Sewing
Description:
Spool of off-white silk thread, 5.50" high; marked 12,000 yards. Found in apartment over old store in Seal Harbor.
12568Spectacles
  • Object, Personal, Eyeglasses
  • Other, Optical devices
Spectacles
Item:
  • 12568   
Object ID:
  • 995.138.138
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Personal, Eyeglasses
Subject:
  • Other, Optical devices
Description:
Wire rimmed. No case.
12063Somesville Brass Band music box
  • Object, Containers, Box
  • Other, Music boxes
Somesville Brass Band music box
Item:
  • 12063   
Object ID:
  • 007.145.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Box
Subject:
  • Other, Music boxes
Description:
S. O. Richardson's Somesville Brass Band box , for carrying sheets of music and music clip. May have belonged to Samuel Osgood Richardson (1842-1910). Some of the sheets of music are handwritten, others printed. Brown and gold decorated box lined with blue fabric. Per Raymond Strout, came from Kittredge family house in Somesville (7/28/11, AB)
11669Snowshoe
  • Object, Transportation, Snowshoe
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, leather
  • Other, shoes
  • Transportation, Snowshoe
  • 06/14/2011
Snowshoe
Item:
  • 11669   
Object ID:
  • 996-99-315
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Transportation, Snowshoe
Subject:
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, leather
  • Other, shoes
  • Transportation, Snowshoe
Collection:
  • objects in archival storage
Date:
  • 06/14/2011
Description:
Wooden frame with woven rawhide strips. Leather moccasin partially intact. Ropes to tie around feet.
16393Small beaded purse with chain and ring
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • Other, Stores & shops
Small beaded purse with chain and ring
Item:
  • 16393   
Object ID:
  • 011.27.3
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
Subject:
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • Other, Stores & shops
Description:
Very small purple beaded purse with chain and ring, perhaps for carrying on one's finger. Found in apartment of building that housed the old general store in Seal Harbor.
12789Shuttle on Frame / Pastel of Woolen Mill
  • Object, Shuttle
  • Other, commerce
  • Other, important family
  • Howe D. Higgins (1894-1974)
  • 1972c.
Shuttle on Frame / Pastel of Woolen Mill
Item:
  • 12789   
Object ID:
  • 996-63-279
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Shuttle
Subject:
  • Other, commerce
  • Other, important family
Creator:
  • Howe D. Higgins (1894-1974)
Date:
  • 1972c.
Description:
Wooden shuttle mounted on board and framed. Also a framed bill from Isaac Somes to Sylvanus Higgins, Mt. Desert, May 29, 1862, for carding and oiling 17 3/4 lbs of wool at 6 cts per lb. In print below shuttle and bill, “From Old Woolen Mill in Somesville owned by Isaac Somes”. On back a pastel of woolen mill by Howe D. Higgins, grandson of Sylvanus. Done on April 21, 1972. Caption on back describes the mill. Note: The pastel painting of the woolen mill has been removed from the back and is located in Flat File #2, Drawer #8 with two other Howe Higgins paintings. [show more]
3179Shot Bag
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Shot Bag
Item:
  • 3179   
Object ID:
  • 995.47.47
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
12916Shoe
  • Object, Clothing, Shoe
  • Other, Children
  • Other, Shoes
Shoe
Item:
  • 12916   
Object ID:
  • 997.20.509
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Shoe
Subject:
  • Other, Children
  • Other, Shoes
Description:
One boy's black leather shoe. Shoe pegs in heel. Lined with fabric and leather. Shoe slips on foot as there are slits on each side which help the leather stretch. Laces pull shoe together. Ribbon used as shoelace.
13670Shifting Gears: 2013 Summer Exhibit
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, Automobiles
  • 2013
Shifting Gears: 2013 Summer Exhibit
Item:
  • 13670   
Object ID:
  • 013.033.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
Date:
  • 2013
Description:
Binder containing information about Mount Desert Island gas stations, automobile dealerships, or automotive-related businesses; visitors were asked to add their own comments or information. Small pamphlet about exhibit inside pocket.