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  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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Doll Clothes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Doll Accessory, Doll Clothing
Doll Clothes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Clothes worn by a bisque doll belonging to Edith Etta (Salisbury) Hysom. The doll was broken by Gail Hysom Reiber as a toddler. Clothes are: pantaloons, petticoat skirt, all in off-white.
Doll Purse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
Doll Purse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Tiny doll purse made of shellacked walnut shells. Blue silk attached to shells with bow on bottom. Ribbon cinches at top.
Bean Pot
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Bakeware, Baking Pot, Beanpot
  • unknown
Bean Pot
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Cover and pot. Handles on pot. #4 imprinted inside cover and bottom. Some rust. Donor info - from Daniel Somes house.
Doll's Stroller
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Doll Accessory, Doll Stroller
Doll's Stroller
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small wooden stroller about 10" long by 24" high; four metal wheels; two larger ones in back. Knobs on back once painted red. See photo of Clara Gott standing by this stroller: 007.150.1. According to donor, object was once owned by Clara Gott.
Doll’s Table
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Doll’s Table
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Four narrow legs. Square piece (table top) of wood sits on base. Diamond cut into table top. Very crude. Nailed together.
Double Steer Yoke
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Animal Tack, Animal Yoke
  • unknown
Double Steer Yoke
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small yoke used for training young steers.
Bread Maker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Bakeware, Baking Pot
  • 1906c.
Bread Maker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bucket shaped bread maker c.1906 with hand crank shaped mixing utensil and clamp (two separate pieces). Handle adjusts for larger or smaller bucket
Draw Knife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Leather Cutter, Leather Knife, Draw Knife
  • 19th c.
Draw Knife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Metal blade between two handles used to shave wood. Donor info - found in cove near the mill race in Somesville. Probably used in ship yard formerly on this site.
Draw Knife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Leather Cutter, Leather Knife, Draw Knife
  • Other, Building materials
  • Other, Tools & implements
Draw Knife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Metal blade between two handles used to shave wood or take bark off of logs. Iron caps on handles.
Draw Knife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Leather Cutter, Leather Knife, Draw Knife
Draw Knife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Used for carving seats in chairs. Short curved blade between two wooden handles. Iron caps on end of handles.
Elephant Goad
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Herding Tool, Stock Prod
Elephant Goad
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wood pole with metal tip. Hole in top of pole. Metal tip. For Elephant
Eel Spear
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Eel Spear
Eel Spear
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Long wooden pole with eight iron tines which have turned under tips. Tine held taut with twine. Resembles long rake. Used for catching eels in mud. Donor info - found in Pretty Marsh home of donor.
Harden Glass Fire Extinguisher
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Fire Protection Device, Fire Extinguisher
Harden Glass Fire Extinguisher
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Blue glass bottle fire extinguisher, filled with clear liquid and corked. Glass is decorated with a star in a circle with the work "STAR" inside circle. Marking around the center of the bottle: "Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher." Associated with Manning house.
Fez, Anah Temple
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Cap, Fez
Fez, Anah Temple
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Maroon Fez with ANAH embroidered on one side along with crescent and sword symbols and metal sphinx. Other side has "jeweled" pin and tassle.
Eggcup
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Eggcup
Eggcup
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green band around top. Rest is white with violet, rose and yellow flowers on front. Red, blue and orange flowers on back. Sits on “stand”. Marked, “Made in Bohemia” and “F & B” in red.
Fireplace Toaster
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Cooking Device, Toaster
  • 1761
Fireplace Toaster
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Legs on bottom. Handle hinged at middle so toaster swivels and toast is done on both sides. Some rust. Donor info - brought to Somesville by Abraham Somes in 1761.
Fireplace Toaster
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Cooking Device, Toaster
Fireplace Toaster
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Legs on bottom. Handle hinged at middle so toaster swivels and toast is done on both sides.
Fishing Net Needle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Textile Making Needle, Knitting Needle, Finishing Needle
Fishing Net Needle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
long round wooden needle with eye at one end
Fishing line and weight
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Tackle, Fishing Line
Fishing line and weight
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Fishing Line and weight wrapped around wooden holder (approx. 8" X 7"). This was acquired in connection with the 2012 Somesville Museum exhibit.
Flail
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Flail
Flail
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two rods joined together by leather strap and rope. One rod was held while the other was swung in an arc and brought down on beans, peas etc. Donor info - used by donor’s father, Charles W. Kittredge, to beat out buckwheat and beans. Catalog record card indicates that this may have been donated in 1959.
Flat Iron Stand
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Stand
  • unknown
Flat Iron Stand
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Shaped like bottom of flat iron. Sits on three legs. Three iron bars go across to hold iron. Sits in fireplace or stove to hold iron while heating.
Flatiron
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
  • 1870c.
Flatiron
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Flat iron with tin hand guard. Wooden handle. Marked, “Jan 22, 1870”.
Folding Chair
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair
  • unknown
Folding Chair
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Tapestry folding chair; fretwork on top. Black stripes painted on wood. One stretcher between each pair of legs. Back rest and seat made of tapestry - red with flowers. Wood frame. Fabric on back of backrest torn. Label marked, “E.W. Walls patented and manufacturer”.
Folding Chair
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Dark finish with green upholstery.
Grain Scoop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Animal Feeder, Feed Scoop
Grain Scoop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black outside, red inside. Red lettering, “P. Chase”, on bottom. Lender info - found in Benjamin Thom house on Oak Hill Road.