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  • Bar Harbor Historical Society
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Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Varying sized of white paper with blue type. Larger sheet reads "Beatrix Farrand Landscape Gardener Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Smaller sheets read "Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Last pieces of stationary in which Farrand refers to herself as "Landscape Gardener".
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • People
  • Places, Garden
  • 1953-06
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pamphlet titled "Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" published by the Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor Maine in June 1953. Vol. I, No. 10. Has a black and white image of a flower in a vase titled "Hybrid Tea Rose Innocence". Photograph by Sewall Brown.
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Decoratively engraved metal scissors owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small brown leather folding portfolio with a black and white portrait of Max Farrand, husband of Beatrix Farrand.
Bar Harbor Gardening Club Silver Award Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1953
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Silver plate gifted to the Bar Harbor gardening club by Beatrix Farrand to be the award for the best single roses category, then given to Mary Hodgkins as an prize for her single rose. Text engraved on plate reads: "A gift to the Bar Harbor Garden Club from Beatrix Farrand owner of Reef Point Gardens An award to be given annually for the best exhibit of Single Roses 1953"
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
  • 1860 and 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wood and metal telescope (.03) and wood case (.01) presented to Captain Richard Hamor for assisting the British ship "Dominica" when it had caught fire on August 3rd, 1860. Corresponding letter(.02) is from the Royal Admiralty explaining the incident and how Richard Hamor and Aaron S. Lanfor both were awarded telescopes in thanks for their help. It is addressed to R.W. Gillen and dated 8th August, 1958.
Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 - 1950 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Midnight blue wool pants with grosgrain ribbon down the side. Worn by Richard Shaw.
"The Bar Harbor Fire" Oil Painting by Howe Duane Higgins
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Places, Island
  • Higgins - Howe Duane Higgins (1894 - 1974)
  • 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Panoramic view of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire painted by Howe Duane Higgins and framed in a ornate gilded frame.
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • none
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Painted black wood toy train with an attached train car. Engine car is black with six red wheels and yellow detail of the silhouette of conductor and the text: "1492 BHRR". Second car has four red wheels and carries nine blocks of wood suspended on a wooden pole. The two sections are attached with a small metal hook.
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wooden toy train with four red painted wood wheels. Body of train has "1492 BHRR" painted on as well as a painted conductor silhouette.
Jacks and Ball Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game Component, Game Piece, Toy Jack
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Jacks and Ball Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Game of jacks and ball with eleven metal jacks and one red ball.
Annette Kellerman Newspaper Article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • People
  • 1952 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Annette Kellerman Newspaper Article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed newspaper article regarding actress Annette Kellerman and the 1952 movie "Million Dollar Mermaid" about Kellerman's life in which actress Esther Williams portrays Kellerman. Clipping has two photos, one showing Esther Williams and Annette Kellerman looking at a sketch of a Kellerman inspired bathing suit and the second photo depicts Williams in the bathing suit.
Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
  • People
  • Painting by Howard Chandler Christy
  • 1880 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Portrait of Mary Roberts Rinehart. Color print of painting by Howard Chandler Christy. Matted and framed in a gilded frame. Framed with portrait is an (unrelated) illustrated birthday card for Ted Faulkenstrom, Rinehart's chauffeur, signed "and much love, from Mary Roberts Rinehart".
Rinehart Teapot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • People
  • 1876 - 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Rinehart Teapot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Teapot and lid, white china with gilded edges and initial "R". Owned by Mary Roberts Rinehart, part of her set.
Bar Harbor grade school students
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1953
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor grade school students
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
A photo of Bar Harbor grade school students attending school at temporary classrooms during construction of the new school building. Identified in photo: First row: John Higgins, Danny Bryard, Artie Young, unknown, unknown, Carl Runner, Donnie Farrell, unknow, Bob Buggell, Ginny Moore Second row: unknown, Sharon Foss, Diane Dickensen, Nancy Higgins, Patty Emery, Sharon Clough, Abbie Robinson, Martha Goodwin, Barbara Weymouth, Helen Bowker 3rd row: Alice Young, Jean Iverson, Ron Jordan, Roy Snell, Joan Jordan, Jun Power, Ann Dollicer, Barbara Grant, Joe Lafrance, unknown, Betty Robbins, Norma Wilbur, Raye Cunningham 4th Row: Crystal Emery, Patty Burr, Denice Smith, Richard Webber, Barbara Leighton, Bobby Jucius, Walter Hooper, Dick Savage, Bill Fenton, Ralph Colson, Jack Russell Back Row: Billy Salisbury, unknown, unknown, Sally Higgins, Susan Joyce, Mary Ingalls, Mary Cleaves, Philip Chase [show more]
Glass Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Glass Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pale blue hand-blown Venetian glass bud vase owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Glass Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Glass Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Blue hand-blown Venetian glass bud vase owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Pair of Bud Vases
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Pair of Bud Vases
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pair of matching blue hand-blown Venetian glass bud vases owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Green hand-blown Venetian glass bud vase owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Glass Bud Vases
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Glass Bud Vases
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pair of clear Venetian hand-blown glass bud vases with black handles and feet. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Coin Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Change Purse
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Coin Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Brown suede and ivory coin purse owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Saucers and Cups
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Cup, Teacup
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Saucers and Cups
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Set of two Wedgwood Transferware cups and saucers with brown illustrations. Belonged to Beatrix Farrand.
Hermes Dip Pens
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Dip Pen
  • Hermes
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hermes Dip Pens
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pair of matching Hermes dip pens with hade handles owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Compass and Barometer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Compass
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Compass and Barometer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Duel compass and barometer owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Medicine Spoon
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Medical, Medical Spoon
  • 1900 - 1954 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Medicine Spoon
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver double sided medicine spoon owned by Beatrix Farrand.