Description: First bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury, who was born May 10, 1869. She was the grandmother of Gail Reiber, and Edith's mother was Henrietta Somes. Cream cloth with net crown, decorated with cream ribbon, cloth flowers and bricabrac and tiny beading around the brim. Silk (?) ties. Brim and crown have been stiffened.
Description: Red and white cotton basket pattern square from “Friendship Quilt”. Made by May E. Read for a bride’s quilt. Inscription reads, “Please accept my best wishes for your future happiness.” In wooden frame under glass. Donor info - It was the custom at that time to present a bride with a “Friendship Quilt” made up of squares designed and made by friends. Then quilting parties were held and the quilt put together. Repaired and washed by Mrs. Barry Smith. May Read was from Swans Island. [show more]
Description: Woman's pink dress from the 1940s, Pink with center row of button covered in same fabric from neckline to hem Lace collar and and lace and ribbons on two front pockets. Waist gathered on sides. Three button opening at back. Belt attached.
Description: Long, high-necked child's christening gown with sashes. Lace at neck and on sleeves. Shirred bodice front and back. Gathered front waist. Button hole on both sides of opening at back but no buttons.
Description: Album Quilt created by members (men and women) of The Federated Church Society of the Union Church of Northeast Harbor in 1900. Presented to the church in 2000 by Connie Seavey. This Object Id # also includes a framed list of all of the signers of the quilt and a short explanation of the provenance and history of the quilt and the ownership of it.
Description: Embroidered infant's dress. Scalloped hem with embroidery on center front at hem. Sleeves possibly three-quarter. Labeled "Hand Made" and may have been made in Cuba, according to donor.
Description: Long, checked dress for child in checked cotton. High waist with embroidered band, bow ties at back . Upper back is open - no button holes.
Description: Infant's long sleeved christening gown with embroidered and lace bib with flared panels, high neck with lace. Three button holes on each side at back, apparently for removable buttons. Cotton and lace. Gathered sleeve with flared cuffs.
Description: Infant's sun dress with lace at hem, neckline and arm openings. Embrodered flowers in center bodice panel. Back panel crosses to closing with snaps. Stains.
Description: Embroidered infant's dress (short) with high collar with lace trim and small embroidered panel at collar in front. Three-quarter sleeves. Hemmed. Label: "Better Child's Wear."
Description: Long sleeve white blouse with ruffled trim down center and at wrists. Stand up collar with buttons down the back and 2 hook and eye closures at top of back collar.