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Shoe Rasp
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Shoemaker's Rasp
  • ca.1780
Shoe Rasp
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17628
Type:
  • Other, Shoemaker's Rasp
Date:
  • ca.1780
Description:
Wood handle joining iron. Iron shaft ends in flat oval piece with corrugated underside.Donor info - used by Daniel Somes to scrape pegs from inside of boots during the 1780s.
Rev. John Rogers Tomb
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Needlework
  • 1782c.
Rev. John Rogers Tomb
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17594
Type:
  • Object, Art, Needlework
Date:
  • 1782c.
Description:
Embroidered picture of the Rev. John Roger’s tomb under a willow tree in a dark wood frame with a gold border. Inscription of headstone reads, “ Died Oct 6th, 1782. Rev. John Rogers he is not dead but sleepeth”. Sewn by Sally Trask. On the back of the frame, “Given to me by my mother as a wedding present CFM”. See object file for more information. 1860
Bonnet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Bonnet
  • 1786
Bonnet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3439
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Bonnet
Date:
  • 1786
Description:
White baby bonnet with lace around face, neck and ties. Donor info - made by Judith Somes in 1786.
Parlor Stove Leg
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Heating Stove
  • c.1784
Parlor Stove Leg
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3192
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Heating Stove
Date:
  • c.1784
Description:
artifact remnant parlor stove leg? with shield design on front from George F.Greeley homestead “R” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
Teapot
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • 1780
Teapot
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3163
Type:
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
Date:
  • 1780
Description:
Tea pot sits on four legs resembling paws. Top red/pink flowers on each side. Spout (broken) has red/pink feathers on each side. Sides of tea pot have five green round flowers and leaves at top and three yellow flowers on each side. Ladder pattern extending from middle. Marked 581 on bottom. Said to be Caulport. Donor info - belonged to Mrs. Lucie Allen Somes. Brought over from Ireland. Over 100 years old at time of gift.