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Shoe Last and Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Last, Shoe Last			Shoe Last and Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3186 Type: Object, Last, Shoe Last Description: Child’s size last attached to top of stand. Pinned so that the last can swivel back and forth. Base can be screwed to a bench. Marked, “D.D. Allen”. Donor info - from former Fred Wiggin house in Town Hill.
Shoe Last Pair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Last, Shoe Last			Shoe Last Pair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3185 Type: Object, Last, Shoe Last Description: Pair of wooden shoe lasts held together with string; one of the pair may be missing.
Shot Bag Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Shot Bag	Other, Bullets Other, Shooting Recreation, Hunting		Shot Bag Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3179 Type: Object, Armaments, Shot Bag Subject: Other, Bullets Other, Shooting Recreation, Hunting Description: Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
Shoe Pegs Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Shoe Peg			Shoe Pegs Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3180 Type: Object, Shoe Peg Description: Tiny pegs used to fastened soles of hand cobbled shoes before nails were used in shoes. Donor info - from Lewis Somes’ cobbler shop. Shop was at the rear of Lewis Somes’ house.
Somesville Sampler Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler			Somesville Sampler Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3178 Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler Description: Framed cross-stich sampler. Linen backing with purple and yellow border. In lettering, “Somesville, Maine. Founded 1752. " Depicts mantle and clock, airport, sailboats, schooner Catherine, antique car, Dr. Grindle’s buggy, church and cemetery. Designed by Agnes Sims and executed by Lillian Parker Somes "about 1934 or '35.". See object file for more info.
Spinning Wheel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Spinning Wheel			Spinning Wheel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3176 Type: Object, Spinning Wheel Description: Great walking wheel. Missing part. Tension rods intact. Marked Azel Wilder. Keene, NH. Label on wheel head partially missing. Marked, “A. Minors. Patent Warranted. Acce-----g Wheel Heads, Pierce Chesterfield Fa----tt, Spindles Warranted Cast Steel. Donor info - from attic of John Allen Somes House.
Wooden Spinning Wheel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Spinning Wheel	Object, Spinning Wheel Other, Spinning		Wooden Spinning Wheel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3175 Type: Object, Spinning Wheel Subject: Object, Spinning Wheel Other, Spinning Description: Old wooden spinning wheel with 3 turned legs, each 15." Bench 18." Wheel diameter 20".
Spoke Shave Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Knife, Drawknife, Spokeshave			Spoke Shave Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3174 Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Knife, Drawknife, Spokeshave Description: Shaped like miniature cow yoke. Curved blade in middle. Marked, “Chas. Henry, C&P Sheffield”.
Spoke Shave Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Knife, Drawknife, Spokeshave			Spoke Shave Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3173 Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Knife, Drawknife, Spokeshave Description: Shaped like miniature cow yoke. Curved blade in middle. Marked, “E”.
Spoon Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Eating Spoon			Spoon Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3172 Type: Object, Eating Spoon Description: A silver spoon, marked, “The Rodick”. Also marked, “Booth R. Maydens A1. Came from the Rodick Hotel. Bar Harbor. Very plain spoon.
Square Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Square		unknown	Square Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3171 Type: Object, Woodworking, Square Date: unknown Description: Right angle square. Measure imprinted on square. Marked A. Seavey.
Teapot - Rebecca-At-The-Well Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot		19th c	Teapot - Rebecca-At-The-Well Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3169 Type: Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot Date: 19th c Description: Brownware teapot with raised design of woman at a well. Flower and leaf on lid. Donor information - came from home of Daniel Somes. "Rebecca at the Well" teapot.
Telegraph Keyers Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Telegraph			Telegraph Keyers Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3168 Type: Object, Telegraph Description: Telegraph equipment from Nell Whitmore Valentine used in Seal Harbor telephone office. Two devices, which appear to be the same (A & B)
Tea Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Food Storage Chest, Tea Chest			Tea Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3166 Type: Object, Food Storage Chest, Tea Chest Description: Tin box with hinged top. Hinged latch in center. Painted strawberries, grapes and other fruit on black.
Stove Lid Lifter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter	Other, Kitchens	c.1830	Stove Lid Lifter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3165 Type: Object, Furnishings, Stove Tool, Stove Lifter Subject: Other, Kitchens Date: c.1830 Description: 10 “ iron rod with loop handle and hooked end found at kitchen midden of Benjamin and Sophronia Carter home“C” relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47
Teapot Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot		1780	Teapot Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3163 Type: Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot Date: 1780 Description: Tea pot sits on four legs resembling paws. Top red/pink flowers on each side. Spout (broken) has red/pink feathers on each side. Sides of tea pot have five green round flowers and leaves at top and three yellow flowers on each side. Ladder pattern extending from middle. Marked 581 on bottom. Said to be Caulport. Donor info - belonged to Mrs. Lucie Allen Somes. Brought over from Ireland. Over 100 years old at time of gift.
Tea Pot Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot		unknown	Tea Pot Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3162 Type: Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot Date: unknown Description: Octagonal shaped pedestal teapot. Heavy white china. Bud design on top of lid. Some slight staining. Mark - Napoleonic wreath encircling “Porcelain a la Francais. On scroll, “John Ridgway and Company”. Total height 8".
Tiger Head Carving Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving			Tiger Head Carving Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3159 Type: Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving Description: Carving of tigers head mounted on carved board and varnished.
Tobacco Cutter Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Merchandising, Tobacco Cutter			Tobacco Cutter Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3158 Type: Object, Merchandising, Tobacco Cutter Description: Red iron base shaped like an arrow. Handle brings down blade. Marked, “Spear Head The P.J. Sorg Co. Made by Rogers Iron Co., Springfield Ohio”.
Tooth Extractor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor	Other, Dental equipment & supplies Other, Teeth	circa 1800	Tooth Extractor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3155 Type: Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor Subject: Other, Dental equipment & supplies Other, Teeth Date: circa 1800 Description: Wooden handle, iron tool. Resembles corkscrew handle with hinged hook at end which tightens around the tooth.
Toddy Warmer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Food Warmer, Beverage Warmer			Toddy Warmer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3156 Type: Object, Food Warmer, Beverage Warmer Description: Wooden handle with long rod attached sits in iron holder on base. Handle was reproduced by Mr. Wescott, a blacksmith of Blue Hill. Donor info - from Bass Harbor. Was used to stir rum and butter.
Trying Plane Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Plane, Leveling Plane, Trying Plane			Trying Plane Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3153 Type: Object, Woodworking, Plane, Leveling Plane, Trying Plane Description: Saw type handle. Blade intact. This may be in the Farm Shed, although there may be another plane that contains the number 238. (AB, 6/20/13)
Trying Plane Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Plane, Leveling Plane, Trying Plane			Trying Plane Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3152 Type: Object, Woodworking, Plane, Leveling Plane, Trying Plane Description: Saw type handle. Blade intact.
Post Card Embellisher Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Stamp			Post Card Embellisher Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3151 Type: Object, Stamp Description: Wood block with metal plate. Marked, “Somes House Somesville, ME” inside circle with “S” in the center. Marked below, “on Mt. Desert Island”. On each side, “Post Card Correspondence Address”. Used to print the backs of Somes House photo post cards produced by W.H. Ballard of Southwest Harbor.
Whaling Harpoon Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Single Flue Harpoon			Whaling Harpoon Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3148 Type: Object, Armaments, Single Flue Harpoon Description: Temple toggle iron. Handle wrapped with line and tar. Wooden toggle pin missing. Pin fits through spearhead. When lodged in whale the pin snapped, opening the blade so that it remained inside the skin.

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