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Gin Flask Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle, Flask			Gin Flask Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3342 Type: Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle, Flask Description: Brownware gin flask. Molded decoration. One side - old gin mill. Other side - Dutch building.
Gravy Dish Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Serving Dish		19th c.	Gravy Dish Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3340 Type: Object, Serving Dish Date: 19th c. Description: Purple/maroon landscape. Ships near shore and small houses. Two handles shaped like leaves. Nob on lid shaped like flower. Heart imprinted on bottom. Slot for spoon.
Hacksaw Handle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw		c 1848	Hacksaw Handle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3339 Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw Date: c 1848 Description: Curved handle. Nut and bolt for blade. Hole at end. Marked, “June 24, 1848” on both sides.
Hemming Bird Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fabric Marker, Hem Marker	Other, Sewing Other, Sewing equipment & supplies		Hemming Bird Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3336 Type: Object, Fabric Marker, Hem Marker Subject: Other, Sewing Other, Sewing equipment & supplies Description: Metal bird opens mouth to hold cloth taut for hemming garments. Two velvet pincushions. Velvet worn. Screw key holds bird on table. NOTE: pincushions were not with hemming bird in 2006.
Horseshoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Animal Shoe, Horseshoe		c. 1778	Horseshoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3335 Type: Object, Animal Shoe, Horseshoe Date: c. 1778 Description: Three horseshoe found at Harlow house former home of Ephram Pray, Sr. the oldest home in Pretty Marsh“N relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
Horse Shoes in Frame Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Animal Shoe, Horseshoe			Horse Shoes in Frame Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3334 Type: Object, Animal Shoe, Horseshoe Description: Five horse shoes of various types mounted on wood. Four nails also mounted. Donor info - wood from Louis Reed’s blacksmith shop on Mullein Hill. Horse shoes made for various racing horses. According to a visiting researcher and blacksmith, Ingrid Grenon (508-528-4872) of Franklin, MA, all except one are corrective shoes for racing horses. From left to right the first shoe is for a hind foot and has a trailor (trailer?) for traction in mud, the second shoe also has a trailor with a toe clip to prevent the shoe from sliding back, the third shoe is a bar shoe to stabilize the heel area (note also the squared toe), no further comments on the fourth shoe, the fifth shoe is not a corrective shoe. Note the smooth and rough sides on the nails (AB, 9/26/11). [show more]
Horsing Iron Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Mallet, Caulking Mallet			Horsing Iron Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3332 Type: Object, Woodworking, Mallet, Caulking Mallet Description: Long curved iron handle with head resembling ax. Head fits through notch allowing the head some give when hit with mallet. Head fits into ship’s seams and is pounded by mallet to set caulk.
LaRue Spiker Film Developer Tray Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Photographic, Flash Device, Flashbulb			LaRue Spiker Film Developer Tray Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3330 Type: Object, Photographic, Flash Device, Flashbulb Description: Set of 3 graphic film holders used by LaRue Spiker.
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.
Ice Saw Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Ice Harvesting Tool, Ice Saw	Other, Tools & implements		Ice Saw Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3327 Type: Object, Ice Harvesting Tool, Ice Saw Subject: Other, Tools & implements Description: Long saw with wooden handle at right angle to saw. Marked, “Disston, Phila USA”,
Hunting Vest Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Vest		1950s	Hunting Vest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3328 Type: Object, Clothing, Vest Date: 1950s Description: Boy Scout Hunting Vest light brown canvas color with pockets running for ammunition, solo breast pocket and 4 brown buttons
Ice Skates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate			Ice Skates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3326 Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Description: Red wood base on curved metal runners. Steel blades very rusty. Tip of blade has knob resembling acorn. Leather straps very brittle. One heel strap broken. Wood cracking. Imprint on bottom unreadable. Paint fading.
Ice Skates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate			Ice Skates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3325 Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Description: Wide leather straps intact. Cord strung through straps to go around shoe. Donor info - from John Somes House which was later Pepper’s house.
Iron Spike / Nail Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener, Spike		unknown	Iron Spike / Nail Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3323 Type: Object, Fastener, Spike Date: unknown Description: Hand forged spike. Donor info - found on Asa Wasgatt house site on Beech Hill.
Ice Skates Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate			Ice Skates Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3324 Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Description: Wooden skates with steel runners. Spikes on platform hold boot in place. Leather straps missing. Donor info - skates worn by donor’s grandfather, Davison Smith around 1830 or earlier.
Lace jabot Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Jabot			Lace jabot Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1619 Type: Object, Clothing, Jabot Description: Lace jabot with cotton handsewn collar; 3 hooks/eyes
Lace collars Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Notion, Textile Trim, Lace			Lace collars Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3322 Type: Object, Notion, Textile Trim, Lace Description: Five lace collars: 24", 24", 14", 20" somewhat yellowed.
Lemon Squeezer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Food Extracting Tool, Juicer, Fruit Press			Lemon Squeezer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3320 Type: Object, Food Extracting Tool, Juicer, Fruit Press Description: Two blocks of wood with two handles. One side has a half sphere which presses into side with hole. Four holes for juice. Metal hinges.
Lobster Buoy Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy, Lobster Buoy		c 1920	Lobster Buoy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3319 Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy, Lobster Buoy Date: c 1920 Description: Wooden buoy. Marked, “Leland”. Other marks unreadable. Donor info - found on path on Long Pond.
Function Unknown Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Unidentified Object			Function Unknown Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3318 Type: Object, Unidentified Object Description: Large piece of iron with hinge at top and bolt and ring at bottom. Donor info - came from shore in Hall Quarry. Believed to be part of a sunken schooner in Somes Sound. May be used on a spar.
Function Unknown Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Unidentified Object			Function Unknown Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3317 Type: Object, Unidentified Object Description: Resembles an oar lock. Iron spike at end.
Medicine Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle			Medicine Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3315 Type: Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle Description: Blue glass medicine bottle and cork with label: “Essence of Checkerberry, R.J. Lamont, M.D. Druggist and Apothecary, Southwest Harbor, Maine”
Medicine Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle			Medicine Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3314 Type: Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle Description: Blue glass medicine bottle and cork With label: “Warrented pure and best quality extract of Checkerberry prepared by Caldwell Sweet Druggist Bangor, ME”
Medicine Bottles and Packets of Dr. Kittredge Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle			Medicine Bottles and Packets of Dr. Kittredge Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3312 Type: Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle Description: An assortment of small packets, bottles, and ephemera that were found in the saddlebags of Dr. Kittredge (Object # 995.7.7). These objects are in very poor condition and some of the bottles are broken. When handled, this group of objects should be handled with gloves on. Unknown contents and very fragile condition.
Medicine Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle			Medicine Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3313 Type: Object, Medical, Medicine Container, Medicine Bottle Description: blue glass medicine bottle and cork with label: “Twitchell Champlin and Co. Elixir Paregoric Merrill’s Wharf Portland, ME” on front. Back label reads:“Ask for outside wrapper for testimonials of Twitchell, Champlin and Co.’s Neuralgic Anodyne

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