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Union Church of Northeast Harbor quilt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • 1900
Union Church of Northeast Harbor quilt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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.
Block for hoisting objects
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Block for hoisting objects
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wooden block for rigging. Nails on each side have been hammered through rectangular pieces of leather.
Blue Ribbon
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Prize
  • Other, Eden
  • Other, Fairs
  • 1927
Blue Ribbon
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Blue Ribbon from Eden Fair, Sept 15-16, 1927. Thirstane Special
Wooden potty
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Human Waste Receptacle, Chamber Pot
Wooden potty
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Home made wooden potty for a child.
YMCA sponsored postcard written by Raymond Somes to Arthur Somes.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • July 1918
Description:
A YMCA sponsored troop issued postcard from early on in Raymond's time overseas. "Dear Father- Everything O.K. Had a fine trip and am enjoying seeing the world. Raymond"
Postcard from H.L. Tibbets to Arthur Somes. (With envelope)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 11/7/1918
Description:
"Dear friend Arthur, Just a line from France wishing you the best of health, as I am myself enjoying. I would like to be driving around teh old island to-day if the weather is as good as here, but will not be long before we get back now I think" Written By Private H.L. Tibbets to Raymond Somes's father Arthur.
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 04/26/1919
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A YMCA troop postcard written by Raymond to his father on what appears to be the day he arrived back in the United States: "Arrived to-day O.K. good trip. Expect to be home soon- Love Raymond"
Hot Plate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Cooking Device, Hot Plate
Hot Plate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The label on the hot plate reads "ACME ELECTRIC HEATING CO." There is a temperature dial with the choices " OFF; HIGH; MED; LOW".
Five Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Dinner Plate
Five Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Five Plates. W. Adams & Sons of Staffordshire, England.
List of contributors to Album Quilt of Union Church, Northeast Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Plaque
Description:
Framed listing of the church members who contributed squares to the Album Quilt of the Union Church in Northeast Harbor.
Citizenship Plaque
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Plaque
  • 1950
Citizenship Plaque
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
In Honor of the G.H.S. class of 1950
China Pitcher
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher, Cream Pitcher
  • ca 1900
China Pitcher
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This small pitcher measures 2 and one half inches high. It looks like it was for a single serving of cream. It is inscribed with the letter "k" and is marked on the bottom with the date "1929", as well as, the words "The Bailey-Walker vitrified china". There is a wider gold band around the top, on the handle, and a thinner band around the bottom. (see picture) This is thought to be a creamer used in the dining room at the Kimball House, Northeast Harbor hotel. See relations tab for same object. [show more]
Creamer from Kimball House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher, Cream Pitcher
Creamer from Kimball House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Gold trimmed white creamer said to have come from the Kimball House in Northeast Harbor. Marked with a "K".
Large pillowcase
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase
Large pillowcase
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Large cotton pillowcase, plain. Marked with letter "S"
Julia Ann L Babson pillowcase
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase
  • Unknown
Julia Ann L Babson pillowcase
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pillowcase with name "Julia Ann L Babson" and "No. 1"
Knitted cover and pillow
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Pillow
  • unknown
Knitted cover and pillow
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
12.5 round foam pillow with blue, grey and white knitted cover in concentric star pattern
Pelorus in Case
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Compass Card, Pelorus
Pelorus in Case
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pelorus in case used by Simeon J. Milliken. Stamped inside "S.J. Milliken". Appears to have all parts. Top is attached by hooks on only one side.
Vaughan's Improved Pea Huller and Bean Slicer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Food Handling Tool, Peel
Vaughan's Improved Pea Huller and Bean Slicer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mechanical kitchen tool: Vaughan's Improved Pea Huller and Bean Slicer. Attaches to table. Some rust and top is bent. Good for exhibit.
Pelorus
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Compass Card, Pelorus
Pelorus
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pelorus . Glass broken, parts missing, including vertical arm and box in which it was probably stored. Temporarily located in school room in area for possible deaccessions.
Men's Pants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
Men's Pants
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
These are tan cotton twill pants with a fly closed with five buttons. The letters "MERC" are stamped inside on the belt flap. There are several numbers stamped inside. For example, "9149" in black ink which has bled slightly, M-9149 in yellow and again in black two more times, and "71418" on a label. They are clean and pressed. There are signs of wear around the pant leg hem lines. There are faded red stains on the left leg. [show more]
Organ Pipe
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Organ, Pipe Organ
Organ Pipe
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lead organ pipe. Removable cone-shaped top. Wire protruding from side and base. 21" long.
Coffee mug from first voyage of "The Cat."
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mug
Coffee mug from first voyage of "The Cat."
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Blue and white coffee mug from first voyage of "The Cat." The Cat was the Bluenose catamaran that was used as a ferry between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Blue pattern on the mug is a logo pattern from the owner of the vessel.
Coffee mug from last round trip of MV Bluenose (Ferry #1)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mug
  • 1982
Coffee mug from last round trip of MV Bluenose (Ferry #1)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Last daily trip from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth was Sept. 27, 1982. Mug is blue and white with image of vessel on side.
Bluenose 50th Anniversary Mug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mug
  • 1956
Bluenose 50th Anniversary Mug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mug honoring 50th anniversary of ferry service to Bar Harbor( 1956-2006) 4 pictures on mug.
Mug with seal of USS Samuel Eliot Morison
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mug
Mug with seal of USS Samuel Eliot Morison
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mug with seal marked "USS Samuel Eliot Morison" . Mug is cream-colored, with yellow, red, blue and white seal.