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Trying Plane
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Woodworking, Plane, Leveling Plane, Trying Plane
Trying Plane
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Marked, “S & N Co.” Blade intact.
Mount Desert High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians, 1951-1956
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Plaque
Description:
Plaque listing Mount Desert High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians, 1951-1956: William Kimball, Jean Graves, Norma Cousins, Sylvia Leland, Raymond Smith, Eleanor Reynolds, Barbara Jean Grindle, Marium Hews, Mary Grant, Helen Cameron, Donald Cousins, and Elaine Higgins. Note: 04/26/2018 - Mount Desert Island High School was not an entity until 1965. Prior to that time, students attended high school at Gilman(later called Mount Desert High School), Pemetic, or Bar Harbor High Schools. Not know which school this plaque was attached to. Or, it may be that this is a listing of residents of the town of Mount Desert who were valedictorians or salutatorians. More research needed. [show more]
Maine 150th Anniversary License Plate (1820-1970)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, License Plate
  • Other, License plates
  • 1970
Maine 150th Anniversary License Plate (1820-1970)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green plastic license plate commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Maine 1820 - 1970. White image of Maine
Postcard, Clark's Point from Head of Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Postcard, Clark's Point from Head of Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Scenic poastcard of Clark's Point from Head of Harbor
Postcard, Norwood Cove, Southwest Harbor, ME
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Postcard, Norwood Cove, Southwest Harbor, ME
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Scenic poastcard of Norwood Cove, Southwest Harbor, ME
YMCA active service postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Lucy Somes.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • July 1918
Description:
A YMCA sponsored postcard for troops on active service. Somes writes: "Dear Mother: I hope you are not worrying about me. I had a fine trip. Will write a letter when I get settled. Love from Raymond."
Dinner Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Tableware Set
  • c 1873
Dinner Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Set of white china with gold handle, gold band, green stripe and gold initial “W”. Plates marked on the back, CMW 1873” (Carrie Wiggins). Also marked, “Haviland, France, Haviland and Co;, Limoges. Two of each, includes plate, saucer and cup.
Platter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Serving Dish, Platter
  • 19th c.
Platter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
White with a blue feathered edge and fish scales. Marked 17 on bottom. Donor info - belonged to Mrs. Rhoda Richardson, grandmother of John Allen Somes.
Candle Mold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mold, Candle Mold
  • 19th c.
Candle Mold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1 of 2 Candle Molds. One is marked 31A and is a mold for six candles; the second is marked 31B and is a mold for three candles.
Coffin Plate for Emma K. Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Coffin Plate
  • 1892
Coffin Plate for Emma K. Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Silver mounted on black velvet. Silk rope around edges. From coffin of Emma K. Somes. Donor info - from Lewis Somes house.
Plate with scalloped edge and Asian red design with white background.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Dinner Plate
Description:
Scalloped edge. Oriental red design with white background. Boats on river and men disembarking at temple. Three men standing near columns. Mountains and buildings in background. Raised pattern around edge. Grooves every 3 to 1.5” inches. Flowers around edge. T.Mayer/Stoke imprinted on bottom. Stoneware
Communion Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Ritual Container, Communion Vessel, Communion Set
  • early 19th century.
Communion Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bowl, two plates, four cups and a pitcher. Bowl, pitcher and cups marked, “I. Trask”. Trask was a pewterer of Beverly, Massachusetts from 1792 - 1847. The two plates are marked, “Calder”. He was a pewterer of Providence Rhode Island from 1825 - 1850. Given to the Somesville Union Meeting House by Nehemiah Kittredge. On August 19, 2009, these articles were photographed individually by Anne L. Welles. The pitcher is first, followed by the cups, bowl and plates. (see image management and click on the arrows to proceed through the pictures. Each item has two pictures of different views.) For the purposes of labeling in the archival room, the pitcher is 995-95-95a, the four cups are 95-95-95b, the bowl is 995-95-95c, and the two plates are 995-95-95d. [show more]
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
Carpet Bag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Personal Case, Suitcase
Carpet Bag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bag made of carpet with corded handle covered with carpet. Dark brown and cream with touches of plum. light blue and rose. Lined with fabric. Flap hooks over front. Lock plate attaches to front. Hooks and eyes inside flap. Provenance unknown. Very similar to 996-71-289
Satchel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • 1870
Satchel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pig hide, worn at edges. Three large stains on bottom (ink or water). Four metal nobs on bottom of bag. Handle worn - leather sewn over cord which is wrapped with stiff paper. Handle attaches to metal ‘D’ rings and then to metal plate on top of bag. Spring latch with metal ring to pull bag open. Metal edge attached to leather at opening. Two catches close over metal binding. Inside lining torn in several places. One pocket inside. Satchel owned by Mr. Henry Clark owner of Clark and Parker General Store at present site of Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. [show more]
Doll’s Tea Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
Doll’s Tea Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Blue willow pattern. Teapot and lid, sugar bowl, two cups, two saucers, and plate. Made in Occupied Japan.
Chebacco Boat Model
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Model
  • 1983c.
Chebacco Boat Model
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Model in glass case. Plate reads, “Circa 1790, Chebacco Boat”. No sails but has rigging. Shows rudder, tiller and anchor. Scale 1/65. Original was 36 feet long with 10 feet 5” beam; On underside of base "Robt. F. Kurtz Pride's Crossing Massachusetts 1983" Incorrect Object ID number also on base: 96-283
Doll Chest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Doll Accessory, Doll Chest
Doll Chest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Paper lined. Under curved lid picture of boy and girl playing with toy telephone made of tin cans. Girls holding doll. Leather strap around lid. Tray sits inside. Outside covered with paper. Trunk pattern printed on paper. Leather handles on each side. Brass lock plate on front.
School Master's Desk
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Desk, Standing Desk
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • 1850 c.
  • Mount Desert, Pretty Marsh
  • No Known Copyright
School Master's Desk
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
School master's desk. Top lifts to reveal space for books and pencils. One drawer at top with white knob. Two doors with shelves behind. One drawer at bottom missing pull. Decorative cut base. Lender info - used by Lynam Smith during the 1850s when he was the teacher in the first school in Pretty Marsh, called "The Little Red Schoolhouse." Lyman Smith also taught in other area schools. Donor is a descendant of Smith.
Kittredge family crib
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib
  • Other, Family
  • Kittredge, Kendall (1773-1857)
  • 1800 c.
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
  • No Copyright - United States
Kittredge family crib
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Made by Dr. Kendall Kittredge for his baby daughter. Seven generations of the Kittredge family have slept in it. Crib has one open side so that it can be pushed against the mother's bed. Made of wood. Wooden pegged construction. Turned posts. Rope webbing. Later used in the Fred Wiggin house. 3' 11" long, 2' 3/4" wide. 3' 3 1/2" high.
Shirt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Shirt
  • Unknown
Shirt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Baby’s cream color shirt. Rick rack around neck and sleeves.
Pinafore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pinafore
Pinafore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Baby’s cream color pinafore with a wide scalloped hem. Buttons in back. Two loops attached to button holes to extend width of dress.
Dress
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • Unknown
Dress
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Child’s white short sleeve dress. Neck pulled snug by ties in back. Donor info - boy’s dress.
Pinafore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pinafore
  • Unknown
Pinafore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small child’s cream color pinafore. Scalloped and embroidered edges.
Sock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hosiery, Sock
  • c 1870 - 1900
Sock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pair of long white child’s socks.