Description: Bar Harbor Bottling Works crate. Marked Bar Harbor Bottling Works, Bar Harbor on all sides. Marked Registered on both ends. Metal strapping nailed around ends of box. Space for 12 bottles. Signs of infestation on bottom of box. Some rust on metal. Donor info - purchased in antique store in Brewer.
Description: Black and white postcard labeled "Bear Island, Northeast Harbor, ME." The front is marked: "How is Harvey today? Isn't it dreadful about him." The postcard is addressed to Mr. A.F. Sawyer, Millbridge, Maine.
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this photo was taken on the Bernard shore looking towards McKinley. He said this is a George Neal photo. The caption on the back reads, "The Bernard Shore - Bass Harbor, Maine - about 1900 (photo by George Neal)". This is a winter scene with snow and ice evident. There is a building to the left of the picture with the name D.G. Benson written on the sign. There are two sailing vessels tied up to the dock with punts to their sterns. There is another punt on the beach. In the background are several sailing vessels tied to moorings. One of the vessels has its mainsail raised. Kenneth Beal recently visited the exhibit and informed us that he owns this wharf. It was originally approved sometime in the 1860's and Daniel Benson was my great grandfather's (James) brother. They owned it together. There may have even been another brother involved. At one time they had a bowling alley incorporated in this wharf but that burned. Ken said he rebuilt this wharf about 1980 and actually use it as a "cottage" for he and his wife, Helen and family. Ken Beal is willing to return to talk about these photos and may be reached at 549 Washington St., Gloucester, MA 01930 and his email address is: barney@kenbeal.com [show more]
Description: Two women stand on chairs while two others look under a table and in the corner of a dining room around 1900. A man sits at the table and laughs. A caption below the photograph reads, "Biddy and the mouse." Black and white
Description: A double image card, probably part of a story series about Biddy the Maid, Card #10409(a), "Biddy, you may serve the tomatoes undressed", image of group of four people eating at a table, with a woman standing next to the table, Keystone View Company, manufactueres and publishers, Copyright 1900 by B.L. Singley
Description: A double image card, probably part of a story series about Biddy the Maid, Card #10411(c), "Biddy and the mouse", image of group of four people dressed for dinner and Biddy the maid in her undergarments, Keystone View Company, manufactueres and publishers, Copyright 1900 by B.L. Singley
Description: A double image card, part of Biddy the Maid story cards, # 10409(b), "I'll not take off another stitch if I lose my place." Keystone View Company, manufacturers & publishers. Copyright 1900 by B.L. Singley
Description: Two men and two women eat at a dining table around 1900. One of the women is speaking to a servant. A caption below the photograph reads "Biddy, you may serve the tomatoes undressed." Black and white
Description: A black and white photo of two young men, wading in the water. Location unknown. Handwritten label below photo "Billy and Duirdge (SP)." The album is a leather bound brown book with black pages bound and affixed into the cover. This is one photo from a photo album dated February 20, 1902. The album was inscribed by May B. Dana, 1902 and 1903. There are about 94 pictures in this album. Selected photos in this album (those related to Mt. Desert) have been scanned and accessioned with the beginning number 003.17.3-. 01/21/2015 [show more]
Description: A black and white photo of a young man, seated on the sand. Handwritten label below photo "Billy." The album is a leather bound brown book with black pages bound and affixed into the cover. This is one photo from a photo album dated February 20, 1902. The album was inscribed by May B. Dana, 1902 and 1903. There are about 94 pictures in this album. Selected photos in this album (those related to Mt. Desert) have been scanned and accessioned with the beginning number 003.17.3-. 01/21/2015 [show more]
Description: Gives history of Boston, describes districts, greater metropolitan region, parks; also information about day trips and excursions as well as principal hotels.