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Five metal items from fireplace of GCCC parsonage house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Five metal items from fireplace of GCCC parsonage house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.252.2000 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tools. Five metal items, all badly corroded and some with mortar on them, were recovered from the debris of the south-facing fireplace during the 2013 remodeling of the Great Cranberry Congregational Church parsonage house (177 Cranberry Road). Pipe: 23 ¼" long x 1" wide, with two ¼" protuberances with eyeholes along one side. Pipe is presently full of dirt and there is a cotton-like fiber at one end. Chisel:14" long x 1" wide at one end; 1 ¼" wide at the other end; ¾" wide at center. Fireplace mounting bar (1 of 2): 7 ½" long bar with 3" wide, footed base and 1 ½" wide eyelet at top; eyelet diameter is ¾". Bar is 1" wide and ¼" thick with mortar still attached. Perhaps, a device inserted in brick structure to support a rod. Fireplace mounting bar (2 of 2): 10" long bar with 3 ¾" wide, footed base and a 2" wide eyelet at top; eyelet diameter is 1". Bar is 1 ¼" wide x ¼" thick with mortar still attached. Perhaps, a device inserted in brick structure to support a rotisserie rod. Y-shaped metal tool: Base to tip of complete, curved prong is 10" long; base to end of broken, curved prong is 7 ½" long. Base has a small square hole punched through it.(See also other artifacts recovered from the parsonage: 2013.252.1979 - concealed shoes; 2013.252.1980 - shoes from kitchen crawlspace; 2013.252.2001 - wooden implements; and report of parsonage house research2015.304.2062.) [show more]
Washcloths crocheted by Postmistress Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Towel	Object, Other Object	Marjorie Phippen		Cranberry Isles	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Washcloths crocheted by Postmistress Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.264.1997 Type: Object, Towel Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Marjorie Phippen Place: Cranberry Isles Description: Fabric. Two crocheted, cotton washcloths: white with green scalloped edge and white with pink scalloped edge. Both made by Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s and purchased by donor at Ladies Aid Fair in 1970s or '80s. Marjorie was the postmistress for years on GCI.
Mrs. Jean Howard Wadsworth's Workshirt Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shirt	Object, Other Object People				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Mrs. Jean Howard Wadsworth's Workshirt Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2007.139.1081 Type: Object, Clothing, Shirt Subject: Object, Other Object People Description: Clothing. Shirt, work, worn by Jean Howard (Mrs. Wadsworth) during the building of the Charles & Jean Wadsworth home
Sailor's Comb Hanger Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Hair Ornament	Object, Other Object				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Sailor's Comb Hanger Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.34.1079 Type: Object, Hair Ornament Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Comb Hanger; tag inscription reads "From the Cranberry Isles. A Sailor's Comb Hanger. Using the "Hackamore" Knot And an Irish Pennant.".
Straw whisk broom Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories		1900		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Straw whisk broom Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.288.2043 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Date: 1900 Description: Straw whisk broom with metal and string binding, tag reads "Gift from Ladies Aid Society, ca. early 1900.
Feather fan, 19th century Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories				Copyright Not Evaluated	Feather fan, 19th century Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2010.190.1399 Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Description: Clothing. Ladies Feather Fan-19th Century-Macfarlan Family. (Duplicate of 2009.11.1181?)
Hitty Willow Thompson doll Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Doll	Object, Doll Other		2005		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Hitty Willow Thompson doll Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2007.229.1374 Type: Object, Doll Subject: Object, Doll Other Date: 2005 Description: Doll, Hitty Willow Thompson, wood, carved by Pat Thompson in 2005, in green dress with white smock; donated by HittyforEveryone Yahoo group in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark. Diane was caretaker of the imaginary "Lake Thonotosassa Boarding School" in Florida (LTBS, as she referred to it) where Hitty Willow Thompson was Head Mistress. Accessories with doll: yellow-walled apartment box, hanging on its wall is a picture of Diane, a picture of the students that were at LTBS, and also a picture of Jacques, the last doll purchased by Diane and donated to the HittyforEveyrone group to use as their travel doll. Further accessories: red cotton dress, doll quilt white squares and green squares with brown star, light yellow knitted doll afghan, blue wool cape, knitted white shawl, knitted mustard-color shawl, knitted mustard-color handbag, ceramic cup and saucer white with orange-colored decorative decal, coffee pot with spout and orange colored decorative decal, orange carrots in a green bowl (all one piece plastic), green plastic caricature turtle, teddy bear with red ribbon neck kerchief, tiny "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years" book, clothes chest with one (inoperable) drawer, round coffee table, and wooden round-top treasure chest with leather straps and buckles (made in China). All these items were donated by HittyforEveryone group members: Kathie Baxter, Linda Bennett and the Yabba Dabba Doo Hittys, Elise Buhn, Sharon Horswill, Linda Knott, Judy Millman and the Sherman Oaks Hittys,and Sue Parker. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) [show more]
Ornate metal picture frame Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame	Object, Furnishings, Decoration				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Ornate metal picture frame Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1361 Type: Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Description: Frame. Ornate Metal Picture Frame for 4" to 6" pictures
Carved wooden tree Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving	Object, Art				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Carved wooden tree Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.214.1925 Type: Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving Subject: Object, Art Description: Art, carved wooden fir tree, with branches shaved away from the trunk, made in one piece by Sam Chapman; separate square base; note taped on bottom of base "Sam Chapman Made This"; see also item 1302, also made by Sam Chapman.
Shaving gear in silver box Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Shaving Product, Shaving Set	Object, Other Object				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Shaving gear in silver box Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1978 Type: Object, Shaving Product, Shaving Set Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Toiletry. Shaving gear in silver box. One complex razor with swivel head and "Wilkinson made in England, Pat. No 321115", leather strop with metal attachment, seven razor blades each in a slot within steel holder with the day of the week on them. Silver Box is lined with blue velvet and gold Wilkinson Sowrd Co. Ltd imprinted in gold on velvet lining. Probably never used.
White clay pipestem fragments Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Pipe	Object, Other Object		2012		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	White clay pipestem fragments Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2015.309.2069 Type: Object, Pipe Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 2012 Description: Pipe stem fragments, two white clay fragments from Spurling Cove beach ca. 2012. One well worn, white; the other better condition but charred burn on one side. Charred fragment bore hole measures 5/64" drill bit, and has impressed letters "LL" (possibly 'A'LL).
Smoking Pipe Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Pipe	Object, Other Object				Copyright Not Evaluated	Smoking Pipe Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.250.2042 Type: Object, Pipe Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Pipe. Smoking paraphenalia, well used, bowl is blackened with residue. Corn cob style with wood stem, metal ring, and plastic mouthpiece. (Found amid a box of items pertaining to Tud Bunker.)
Wallet inscribed: William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Personal Case, Wallet	Object, Other Object		1836		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wallet inscribed: William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.140.1139 Type: Object, Personal Case, Wallet Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 1836 Description: Wallet, brown leather tri-fold with tongue & strap closure, repaired and well worn, inked inside:" William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836." From Louise Marr collection of items recovered from the Preble House.
Toy Sailboat Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Toy	Object, Toy				Copyright Not Evaluated	Toy Sailboat Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.250.2041 Type: Object, Toy Subject: Object, Toy Description: Toy. Sailboat, carved wood with wood mast, cotton sail, thread and string rigging. Pins hold rigging port and starboard; pins with white ball heads on bow and stern. (Toy found amid a box of items pertaining to Tud Bunker.)
Early Life on Great Cranberry + Photos Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Sign	Object, Art Organizations, Civic			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Early Life on Great Cranberry + Photos Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2022.612.3105 Type: Object, Sign Subject: Object, Art Organizations, Civic Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A brochure for the Cranberry Island Museum, which was then located at the long fellows school. Inside the brochure was a postcard that with a photo by Henry Finklestien on it.
Wooden and Metal shoe forms. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Object, Clothing, Shoe			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Wooden and Metal shoe forms. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.498.2989 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Subject: Object, Clothing, Shoe Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Four shoe forms, three wooden, one metal. These were probably used to create shoes around. All of the shoe forms are different sizes, the metal one being for a Childs shoe.
An "E" Pin. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Known Copyright	An "E" Pin. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.519.3011 Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A sterling Silver Pin with an E on it. On the inside of the Pin it says Army Navy Production Award. The pin has an "E" on the front and has a red, white, and blue flag behind it. This pin could have possible belonged to Edward Preble, the Preble family married into the Marr family, which could be the connection.
Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Grinder	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2011.500.2991 Type: Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Grinder Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater. This egg beater comes from Carl Brooks' house, and was once owned by Emma Spurling. This egg beater has the patent date of Oct. 9, 1920 engraved on the wheel, meaning that this was purchased between 1920 and 1934, which is when Emma Spurling passed away.
Toothbrush and Glass Holder Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Known Copyright	Toothbrush and Glass Holder Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2010.501.2992 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A metal toothbrush and glass holder. It is meant to be mounted into a wall and have the toothbrushes hang from the bottom and the glass holder on the top. There are no marking on the toothbrush holder that allows for an accurate date.
Small wooden basket. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Basket	Object, Other Object			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Small wooden basket. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.494.2985 Type: Object, Containers, Basket Subject: Object, Other Object Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Small woven basket. The basket has a small handle that can be used to open the basket. There is a latch for the basket to close, but it looks as though it broke. This basket looks like it was probably used to hold small objects like jewelry or small children's toys.
Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Vessel	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1365 Type: Object, Containers, Vessel Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase. Labeled : Ada Rice Set
Steamer trunk Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Steamer trunk Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.214.1846 Type: Object, Containers Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Steamer trunk with metal bottom with inset wheels, reinforced metal corners and edges, wooden slats on all sides including top and bottom to protect the exterior sides, a leather handle on each short side (one handle broken), with remains of two paper shipping labels: on the bottom, RECEIPT COLLECT 353551 WAYBILL LABEL BOSTON MASS AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS NOV ??? 18; on the short side, unreadable; written inside on the bottom: C.M. Gott
Clothes iron set Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Clothes iron set Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2012.13.1532 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Iron. Clothes iron set consisting of two flat irons, detachable wooden handle (one), and base stand. Irons are cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILA PA, NO 50", and are intended to be heated on a stove. Handle is interchangeable between both irons, so one iron can be used to press clothes while the other iron is being heated without a handle. Stand is cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILADELPHIA"
Wooden laundry stirrer Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Sam Chapman			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wooden laundry stirrer Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1302 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Creator: Sam Chapman Description: Art, carved wooden laundry stirrer, made by Sam Chapman
Iron Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Iron Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2012.13.1394 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Iron. Electric Clothes Iron Set consisting of electric iron and matching base stand. Iron is 400 Watt "UNIVERSAL" model made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn., USA. There is no matching electric cord. Base stand is unmarked.

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