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Milk Strainer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Dairy Tool, Milk Strainer	20th century	Milk Strainer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3311 Type: Object, Dairy Tool, Milk Strainer Date: 20th century Description: Donor Information “This is a milk strainer. The 40 quart can lid was removed and the milk strainer placed in the opening. A soft cotton disk pad was then placed in it. A spring wire ring applied to hold it in place. Each time the dairy man poured milk into the strainer, little bits of chaff or other foreign dust particles which might have dropped in the pail would be filtered out.”
Milk Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Serving Bottle, Milk Bottle		Milk Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3310 Type: Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Serving Bottle, Milk Bottle Description: Clear glass one quart milk bottle. Marked, “Maine L-52”. Donor info - from former E. P. Higgins house in Indian Point.
Milk Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Serving Bottle, Milk Bottle		Milk Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3309 Type: Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Serving Bottle, Milk Bottle Description: Clear glass one quart milk bottle. Marked, “Maine 48 Seal. One quart Liquid. W.W. Lunt TEL 636-42”. Donor info - from former E. P. Higgins house in Indian Point.
Mourning Brooch Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin, Brooch	c 1880	Mourning Brooch Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3308 Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin, Brooch Date: c 1880 Description: Dull black enamel on metal. Gold backing and pin with safety catch. Tiny beads on wire in center of pin which resemble pollen.
Music Roll Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Musical, Music Roll		Music Roll Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3307 Type: Object, Musical, Music Roll Description: One piece of soft brown leather. Rolls to keep sheet music inside. Leather strap buckles around middle. Leather handle on top. Donor info - from Fred Wiggin house in Town Hill.
Music Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Musical, Music Stand		Music Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3306 Type: Object, Musical, Music Stand Description: Handmade and carved. Four legs in bell shape. Stand cracking where nailed to music holder. Slides up and down. Donor info - came into Wiggin family for “Aunt Carrie Wiggin’s” music lessons when she was a small girl in the 1870s. Stand came from Storer house in Pretty Marsh and had been in their attic for many years.
Mustache Cup and Saucer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Cup and Saucer Set		Mustache Cup and Saucer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3305 Type: Object, Cup and Saucer Set Description: Cup shows girl on black background framed by gold leaf, red design around portrait. Handle touched with gold paint. Mustache guard edged with gold paint. Some paint worn. Saucer marked 40 on bottom. White with two stalks of wheat in gold. Gold around edge and center faded.
Mustache Cup Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Cup		Mustache Cup Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3303 Type: Object, Cup Description: Mustache cup, with raised design with flowers and leaves. Red and gold outline. Mustache guard has red flowers and gold leaves. Handle broken. Marked in peach and dark red, “Remember Me”. Donor info - belonged to Timothy Mason.
Mustache Cup and Saucer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Cup and Saucer Set		Mustache Cup and Saucer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3304 Type: Object, Cup and Saucer Set Description: Gold on handle and around mustache guard. Gold trim on top, middle and bottom. Rose buds with yellow flower on side. Rosebuds opposite. Blue top with white bottom. Saucer same design with white center.
Napkin Ring Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Napkin Ring		Napkin Ring Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3302 Type: Object, Napkin Ring Description: Plaid wood ring. Natural wood inside. Marked, “Clanranald”.
Needle Case Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Needlework Container, Needlework Case, Needle Case		Needle Case Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3301 Type: Object, Needlework Container, Needlework Case, Needle Case Description: Needle case with silk cover with dark green orange flowers. Inside is pink and purple lining on one side and green on the other. Purple velvet around the edges. Missing button clasp. Hard covers. Hinged with thread.
Niddy Noddy Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Yarn Winder	unknown	Niddy Noddy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3300 Type: Object, Yarn Winder Date: unknown Description: Yarn was wrapped and connected by piece of turned wood. These pieces are at 90 degree angles fastened with pegs. Donor info - used for winding skeins of yard. They were often made for young ladies by their betrothed and were used for preparing their trousseau. Has 4 legs, 15" box, 12" stool and green yarn attached. Includes 42" stick with eye.
Niddy Noddy Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Yarn Winder		Niddy Noddy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3299 Type: Object, Yarn Winder Description: Wood spindle in middle of two pieces at 90 degree angle to spindle. Niddy-noddy used for hanking yarns. Donor info - from Timothy Mason House on Beech Hill.
Ox Bow Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Vehicle Component, Wagon Bow		Ox Bow Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3295 Type: Object, Vehicle Component, Wagon Bow Description: Large ox bow. 38" long
Oil Lantern Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Oil Lantern		Oil Lantern Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3296 Type: Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Oil Lantern Description: Marked, “Diezt” on top. Typical tin oil lantern with handle for carrying.
Ox Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Animal Shoe, Oxshoe	unknown	Ox Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3294 Type: Object, Animal Shoe, Oxshoe Date: unknown Description: Shoe for left side of hoof. One nail hole plugged. See also 996-288-444, 995-98-98
Ox Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Animal Shoe, Oxshoe		Ox Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3293 Type: Object, Animal Shoe, Oxshoe Description: Iron ox shoe for right half of hoof. Two nails intact.
Ox Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Animal Shoe, Oxshoe		Ox Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3292 Type: Object, Animal Shoe, Oxshoe Description: Iron ox shoe. Four nails intact. May be associated with Acc. #s 995-97-97 and 995-98-98. Stored together.
Box and Pouch Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Box, Packing Box		Box and Pouch Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3287 Type: Object, Containers, Box, Packing Box Description: Light blue box marked, “Dempsey & Carroll, Union Square NY. Retail Dept.”. Pouch small brown with green, red and gold diamonds. Blue draw string closes pouch. Probably either a jewel or perfume bottle pouch.
Pen Holder Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Pen Holder		Pen Holder Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3288 Type: Object, Writing, Pen Holder Description: Ivory penholder with steel nib in shape of pointing hand. Ivory turned. Shaft for pen is steel.
Pincushion Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Needlework Container, Needlework Holder, Pincushion	mid 19th c	Pincushion Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3286 Type: Object, Needlework Container, Needlework Holder, Pincushion Date: mid 19th c Description: Hair painted black with hair net. Blue eyes. Arms may be twigs. Wearing olive green dress and shawl. Carrying bag for needles. Dress skirt is round pincushion. Fabric is torn. Donor Info - from home of Daniel Somes.
Pillowcase Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase	c 1835	Pillowcase Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1618 Type: Object, Furnishings, Pillowcase Date: c 1835 Description: Hand stitched with ruffle on edge. Marked in brown ink “Mary A. Tapley”. Number after name not legible. Donor info - pillow case from Somes family of Gloucester, Massachusetts. From 1835 trousseau of Mary A. Tapley. It appears that there are two identical pillowcases with this ID #.
Clay Pipe Bowl Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pipe Bowl		Clay Pipe Bowl Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3285 Type: Object, Pipe Bowl Description: Bowl of clay pipe. Striated surface lines, extending from opening to neck.
Clay Pipe Bowl Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pipe Bowl		Clay Pipe Bowl Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3284 Type: Object, Pipe Bowl Description: Bowl of clay pipe. Striated surface lines, extending from opening to neck.
Clay Pipe Bowl Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pipe Bowl		Clay Pipe Bowl Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3283 Type: Object, Pipe Bowl Description: Bowl of clay pipe. Striated surface lines, extending from opening to neck.

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