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Wallet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
Wallet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Brown calf folding wallet. Strap pulls through slip to close. Inside are two expanding purses.
Wallet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
  • late 19th century early 20th century
Wallet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Red leather wallet. In ink, on inside of flap, is written W. S. Brown, Mt. Desert, Maine. Expanding pockets on interior. One pocket contains a fabric patch with gold anchor. Patch cut off of another cloth location where it was sewn on.
Wallet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
Wallet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Reddish leather wallet with two compartments (broken). Contains notebook with figures. Marked, “Jenny”. Label pasted on front says "Somes family Pocket book, Mt. Desert, Maine" Twig is attached to a piece of paper with this message: "Twig from the Washington Elm under which Washington first took command of the American Army July 3, 1773 and broken from the tree on March 14, 1891. Cambridge. Edith, Mrs. Ellis & H. E. Somes. Sat. P.MN. at the Museum with Mr. K. , Edi & I" (?) A button is attached to another page of paper with this note: " Button from "Longfellows chair' made from 'the spreading chestnut tree' of which he speaks of in his poem 'the village blacksmith' and presented him by the children. His favorite chair in which I sat the day of our visit to the House in Cambridge March 14, 1891. Sat P.M. Mr. R. __ Kennedy, Edith & I a great day -- one button from Longfellow’s chair and twig from Washington Elm tree." [show more]
Case for calling cards
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Card Case
Case for calling cards
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Blue velvet calling card case. Blue velvet exterior, pale blue ribbon adornment and ties.
Pair of sunglasses in small leather case.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Eyeglass Case
Pair of sunglasses in small leather case.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pair of sunglasses, kept in small leather case. Sunglasses black wire mesh with green lenses. Ribbon attached to eye pieces. No temples. have been used by car or plane operator.
Carpet Bag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Suitcase
Carpet Bag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bag made of carpet with corded handle covered with carpet. Dark brown and cream with touches of plum. light blue and rose. Lined with fabric. Flap hooks over front. Lock plate attaches to front. Hooks and eyes inside flap. Provenance unknown. Very similar to 996-71-289
Leather File Wallet
Islesford Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
Leather File Wallet
Islesford Historical Society
Brown Suitcase with various keepsakes
Islesford Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Suitcase
Brown Suitcase with various keepsakes
Islesford Historical Society