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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.)
Small wire-frame eye glasses from Preble house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	People			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Small wire-frame eye glasses from Preble house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.140.1143 Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: People Description: Eyeglasses, very small metal wire single prescription, probably a woman's, broken with only one earpiece, without case, from Preble house
Archaeological fragments recovered at Macfarlan (Preble) house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Structures, Dwellings, House			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Archaeological fragments recovered at Macfarlan (Preble) house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.258.1988 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Description: Archaeological fragments. Collection of ceramic sherds; white clay pipestem fragments; doll parts, and small finds. Collection of artifacts recovered by donor 1970s-1990s from his property - the historic William Pitt Preble house built ca. 1827. Items donor recovered outside behind the kitchen include sherds of brown, green, purple, red, and blue underglaze printed wares (one "Indian Tomb" pattern (ca. 1830)). Some printed ware sherds with scalloped and some with smooth edges, most are of buff paste and white on reverse. Blue, green, and white edged earthenwares. One sherd underglaze blue, sponge or splatter pattern. One sherd blue/grey stoneware. Four white clay pipe stem fragments measured by donor 2013/2014 and remeasured 2015. Doll's arm marked 'Germany' = 0.093". Small finds: larger doll arm; blue cut glass bead, pocket watch key, tiny wood button, fragment of small metal collar, fragment of what may be a bone toothbrush head. (See also 2017.386.2161 for research materials.) [show more]
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.
Great Cranberry Island Fire Signals Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Sign	Events, Fire			No Copyright - United States	Great Cranberry Island Fire Signals Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2022.609.3101 Type: Object, Sign Subject: Events, Fire Description: A fire sign for Cranberry Island. This sign tells residents what they should do in case of a fire. It also provides the siren number for certain places on the island.
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.
"School House Lot." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Notebook	Places, Landscape		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	"School House Lot." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.574.3066 Type: Object, Writing, Notebook Subject: Places, Landscape Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: This is a handwritten list of land sold on the island. There is multiple sections of this labeled. The first being "Land for big house sold to Samuel Spurling." 2nd being "Boiling Spring + Dolly Newman field to William Preble." The list continues like this to make sense of how this land was divided to make a lot for the school.
Name Cards. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Identification Card, Business Card	People		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Name Cards. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.570.3062 Type: Object, Identification Card, Business Card Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Business cards for Mrs. Wade H. Marr, Fannie Spurling, and Miss Catherine Gladden Briggs. Catherine Briggs could be a distant relative of the Bunker family, but this cannot be confirmed. As for the other two name cards, Fannie Spurling is the maiden name of Frances Marr who married Wade Marr.
Handwritten note about all marriages births and deaths in the Preble family. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Notebook	People		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Handwritten note about all marriages births and deaths in the Preble family. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.566.3057 Type: Object, Writing, Notebook Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A handwritten note about the marriages births and deaths that happened in the Preble family. It starts with the initial marriage of Esaias Preble of York Maine marrying Mary Bell of N. Castle N.H in 1807. These two had children, Lydia Preble 1807, William 1811, Mary 1812, Lucia ( NO DATE), Harriet 1817, Nancy 182?, George Bell 1822, Charles 1826, Andrew 1828, Eber 1829. Charles, Andrew and Eber were the only ones born on Cranberry Island after their family moved from York Maine. In the death section it only mentions a couple of the children and only one of the parents. [show more]
Livermore Falls Trust & Banking Co. Notebook. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Notebook	Businesses, Other Business	1929	Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Livermore Falls Trust & Banking Co. Notebook. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.547.3040 Type: Object, Writing, Notebook Subject: Businesses, Other Business Date: 1929 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A notebook dating back to 1929. This notebook could have belonged to Doris Marr. This notebook has all types of notes it, from college expenses to orders made in June. There was also newspaper clippings and announcements placed inside the notebook
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.
Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Insignia Badge	People		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.518.3010 Type: Object, Insignia Badge Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number.
Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Hat	People		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.495.2986 Type: Object, Clothing, Hat Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998.
Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Food Cutting Tool	People	1800	Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.496.2987 Type: Object, Food Cutting Tool Subject: People Date: 1800 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. [show more]
Ball and Cap Pistol Piece. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Recreation, Hunting		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Ball and Cap Pistol Piece. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.497.2988 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Recreation, Hunting Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A Ball and Cap Pistol piece that was found in the front yard of the "Red House," on the surface. The piece is very rusted, but there is evidence of decorative work on the front of the plate.
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.
Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	People		Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.493.2984 Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. [show more]
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.
Stool for organ with red brocade top Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Stool	Other			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Stool for organ with red brocade top Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2003.165.1186 Type: Object, Furnishings, Stool Subject: Other Description: Artifact, organ stool red brocade top
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"

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