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12" wheel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Wheel			12" wheel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16811 Type: Object, Mechanical, Wheel Description: 12" wheel with wooden frame and spokes. Wooden frame is covered by a rusted metal strip on outside. A rod would attach to the metal piece in center. Probably used for a cart.
Taff rail Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Speedometer			Taff rail Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3216 Type: Object, Mechanical, Speedometer Description: Taff rail used on ship belonging to Captain Edwin Rumill, who died in a mutiny in October 1905. It was not listed in his effects at the time of his death. Rumill was the father of Edna Rummill, mother of Gail Reiber and Joanne Whitney. The taff rail hung off the stern of a vessel and measured the speed of the vessel.
Block for hoisting objects Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Pulley			Block for hoisting objects Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3220 Type: Object, Mechanical, Pulley Description: Wooden block for rigging. Nails on each side have been hammered through rectangular pieces of leather.
Hat Grips Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Gripper			Hat Grips Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3337 Type: Object, Mechanical, Gripper Description: Two pieces: Black velvet covered wire piece and white velvet covered wire pieces. Both pieces are affixed to a card that reads "Dritz Hat Grip." Text on the card reads, " non-crush velvet covered wire to hold hat in place...without hat pins. Adjustable...fits any size. See other side for complete instructions.Copyright 1953."
Wedge Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Wedge		unknown	Wedge Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12372 Type: Object, Mechanical, Wedge Date: unknown Description: Small dark wedge. Carved handle. Top is 13 sided “ball”.
Clamp - Double Screw Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Clamp	Object, Lumber Other, boat building Other, commerce Other, industry Other, wood shop		Clamp - Double Screw Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3398 Type: Object, Mechanical, Clamp Subject: Object, Lumber Other, boat building Other, commerce Other, industry Other, wood shop Description: Two wooden screws in two blocks of wood with triangular ends.
Hook and Chain Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Hoisting Apparatus, Hoist			Hook and Chain Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3329 Type: Object, Mechanical, Hoisting Apparatus, Hoist Description: Chain with flat hook used for hoisting. Chain attached to hole in the end and hooked to side of hook. Includes five short lengths of chain.
Pot Hook Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Hook			Pot Hook Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3254 Type: Object, Mechanical, Hook Description: Loop at top. Hook resembles pick.
Rigging Block Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Pulley			Rigging Block Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3221 Type: Object, Mechanical, Pulley Description: Oval wooden block. Two metal rollers for ropes. Wood split in two places.
Pot Hook Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Hook			Pot Hook Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3213 Type: Object, Mechanical, Hook Description: S shaped hook. Donor info - used to hang pots and kettles on crane in fireplace. Found in barn of the Wasgatt house on Beech Hill.

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