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Trunk, leather and animal fur, Emily Manchester Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Trunk		unknown, unless made by John Manchester	1850	Trunk, leather and animal fur, Emily Manchester Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12030 Type: Object, Trunk Creator: unknown, unless made by John Manchester Date: 1850 Description: Small (doll's sized) trunk adorned with animal fur and leather on the outside, lined with printed paper on the inside. A slip of paper on the inside reads: "This trunk was given to Emily Manchester by her father Major John Manchester, in 1850, (Now in the Gilley family)" Emily was born in 1834 and would have been 16 when she got the trunk. She was one of 10 children (from 2 wives). Fur on trunk needs to be identified: could be beaver, deer?? [show more]
Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Trunk			c 1791	Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12031 Type: Object, Trunk Date: c 1791 Description: Wooden chest with domed top. Papered on the outside. Blue in places. Lined with newspaper advertisements from New Haven, Connecticut dated 1791. Hinges made of pieces of wire. Missing top handle.
Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Trunk				Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12029 Type: Object, Trunk Description: Small chest covered with hide. Brass handle on top and lock plate on front. Brass nails hold leather strapping around chest. Lined with patterned paper. Marked, “Patent” on lock cover.
Chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chair			mid to late 19th c	Chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12028 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair Date: mid to late 19th c Description: Child sized chair. Maybe a doll chair. Bent wood back with strip of wood from chair seat to bent wood. Painted black with gold trim and angels drinking wine. Soldier boy on seat. Donor info - belonged to Lucie Pray, the daughter of Kate and Lester Pray of Somesville.
Shuttle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Shuttle			19th c	Shuttle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12026 Type: Object, Shuttle Date: 19th c Description: Metal tips on each end. Hinge opens and clasp hold spindle inside case. Donor info - came from woolen mill owned by run by Abraham Somes II and later by his sons Isaac and Lyman Somes. Lyman was the father of the donor.
Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chest			1935c.	Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12025 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chest Date: 1935c. Description: Lid lifts to reveal shallow space. Two drawers underneath. Sits on four legs. Donor info - was given to donor as a wedding present 61 years ago. Donor used it for odds and ends and thread.
Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Doll			c 1919	Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12019 Type: Object, Doll Date: c 1919 Description: Doll in case with glass fronts and sides. Small china doll with braids wrapped around head. Blue eyes. White and blue dress with gold on sleeves. Cotton apron with yellow embroidery. Gift of donor by the children of Philadelphia in 1919. Named Maria Giulia in honor of Mrs. Girolamo Vitelli of NE Harbor. Case made by Lester Hartford. Costume made by Tessie Tate is a duplicate of the original. See artifact file for more information.
Navigational Device Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Octant	Other, Navigation			Navigational Device Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12004 Type: Object, Octant Subject: Other, Navigation Description: May also be called sextant. Belonged to donor's (Gail Reiber) great-grandfather, Joseph H. Rumill (b. 1860) of Seal Cove.
Nail Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Wood Fastener, Nail				Nail Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12001 Type: Object, Woodworking, Wood Fastener, Nail Description: Group of 8 various nails and spikes found at Long Pond Fire Road Quarry in Pretty Marshrelates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file 1 drawer 10)
Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener, Bolt			mid 1800s ?	Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11999 Type: Object, Fastener, Bolt Date: mid 1800s ? Description: large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond fire Road in Pretty Marsh"O"relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file)
Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener, Bolt			c.1820	Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11998 Type: Object, Fastener, Bolt Date: c.1820 Description: unidentified iron object remnant with large bolt from long pond fire road quarry in Pretty Marsh "W" relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
Latch Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Securing Device, Latch			c. 1920	Latch Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11997 Type: Object, Securing Device, Latch Date: c. 1920 Description: possibly a gate or door latch remnant found at Ober Lath and Shingle mill “S” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file)
Kettle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Cookware, Kettle				Kettle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11990 Type: Object, Cookware, Kettle Description: Large brass kettle with swiveling iron handle. Donor info - from Daniel Somes house.
Canteen Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Canteen				Canteen Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11989 Type: Object, Canteen Description: Round with red with black trim. Stiff leather strap all the way around. Hole in top with no stopper. Nailed together. Marked, “C No 2 JR” on back. Military.
Sickle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Agricultural, Reaping Hook, Sickle			unknown	Sickle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11987 Type: Object, Agricultural, Reaping Hook, Sickle Date: unknown Description: Narrow blade. Wooden handle. HN carved on handle. JM on other side. Unknown provenance.
Scythe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Agricultural, Scythe			1940c.	Scythe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11985 Type: Object, Agricultural, Scythe Date: 1940c. Description: Scythe with long curved arm and two handles -rusted blade and handle rings
Cane Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Walking Stick, Cane				Cane Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11965 Type: Object, Walking Stick, Cane Description: Black wood with a brass tip and ivory top. Mother of pearl cap.
Pillow Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Pillow				Pillow Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11960 Type: Object, Furnishings, Pillow Description: Purple velvet on front. Tan fabric on back. Flowers worked on front in clear beads.
Collar Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Collar				Collar Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11959 Type: Object, Clothing, Collar Description: White with cutwork and embroidery.
Scarf Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Scarf				Scarf Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11957 Type: Object, Clothing, Scarf Description: Long thin black scarf embroidered with flowers on both ends. “Frayed” edges. Approx. 32" x 5.5"
Scarf Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Scarf				Scarf Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11958 Type: Object, Clothing, Scarf Description: Small scarf like a collar. Butterflies worked into the lace.
Shawl Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shawl				Shawl Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11956 Type: Object, Clothing, Shawl Description: Long with heavy fringe on ends. Three panels sewn together.
Petticoat Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Underskirt, Petticoat				Petticoat Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11955 Type: Object, Clothing, Underskirt, Petticoat Description: Cream color with wool lace and embroidery on hem.
Blouse Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shirt, Blouse			late 19th early 20th c	Blouse Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11953 Type: Object, Clothing, Shirt, Blouse Date: late 19th early 20th c Description: White with small black lines scattered like polka dots over fabri Heavy cotton fabric with full sleeves. Hook and eye closure down front and sleeves. Pleated front and back.
Apron Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Apron				Apron Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11952 Type: Object, Clothing, Apron Description: Off-white made of heavy cheese cloth like material. Red satin ribbon trim at top. Lace at hem. Tie in back. Donor info - made by Adelma Joy daughter of Jacob Somes.

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