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Christening gown Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown		c. 1940s	Christening gown Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3407 Type: Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown Date: c. 1940s Description: Full length cream infant's christening gown. Pleating and and embroidery from neck to hem. Short sleeves edged with lace. Lace around squared column and hem. "Hand Made Imported."
Hooked gloves Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Glove		Unknown	Hooked gloves Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11794 Type: Object, Clothing, Glove Date: Unknown Description: Pair of large hooked gloves, decorative pattern at wrist and flowered design on outer side
Eyeglasses Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses		Eyeglasses Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12449 Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Description: Wire-rimmed eyeglasses, with glass intact
Flag pole Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Flagpole			Flag pole Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12229 Type: Object, Flagpole Description: Long wooden pole with gold-painted finial on top. Possibly a flag pole. Marked with number 329, but could not be located in data base. Has been in School House for many years.
Wedding gown of Gertrude Crosby Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Wedding Dress		1903	Wedding gown of Gertrude Crosby Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17626 Type: Object, Wedding Dress Date: 1903 Description: 5-piece brown and white wedding dress which belonged to Gertrude Crosby, mother of Norma and Polly Fernald of Somesville. According to Jean Fernald, "Gertrude Jewett and Cecil Crosby were married March 28, 1903 at the Town Hall in Amherst, Maine. The newspaper report of the wedding noted that 150 guests attended. They were married by Brother John Grover, Justice of the Peace. Gram Crosby, as she was lovingly called by all her grandchildren, told us that her gown was made by her mother with some of the hand work being done by herself. A gown was often colored so that it could be worn as best dress after the wedding. The fabric was purchased from a traveling man who sold fabric as well as a variety of other things.The gown consists of: skirt, top (blouse), cummerbund, neck insert with beads and lace, and long ruffled petticoat. with pink trim. [show more]
Wedding dress with cutwork and embroidery Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Wedding Dress			Wedding dress with cutwork and embroidery Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17624 Type: Object, Wedding Dress Description: Wedding gown with elaborate cutwork and embroidery.
Mary Winslow Hodgkins wedding dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Wedding Dress			Mary Winslow Hodgkins wedding dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17625 Type: Object, Wedding Dress Description: Two-piece batiste wedding gown worn by Mary Winslow Hodgkins, grandmother of David W. Whitcomb.
Infant dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Dress		c. 1940s	Infant dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11900 Type: Object, Clothing, Dress Date: c. 1940s Description: short sleeve cream infant's dress. Embroidery on scalloped collar and down front of dress. Two buttons for closure of back opening. Large vertical stain in front right shoulder area. Sleeves cuffed.
Boy's baby dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Dress			Boy's baby dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11872 Type: Object, Clothing, Dress Description: 1 boy's baby dress. Worn by David A. Whitcomb, son of Mary W. Hodgkins and father of David W. Whitcomb.
Corkscrew Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Food Container Opener, Cork Extractor, Corkscrew			Corkscrew Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16975 Type: Object, Food Container Opener, Cork Extractor, Corkscrew Description: Metal Cork Screw in Cylinder Case. 3 inches long.
Cotton and lace cover for child's pillow Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Bed Casing, Pillow Cover		c. 1940s	Cotton and lace cover for child's pillow Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11904 Type: Object, Furnishings, Bed Casing, Pillow Cover Date: c. 1940s Description: Cream cotton cover for small pillow (probably an infant or child's) with borderof appliqued sheer fabric.
Miniature compass Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Compass			Miniature compass Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12374 Type: Object, Compass Description: Miniature compass. Stamped on back: "Dr. Scott's Electric Brush"
Blue and white checked doll dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Doll Accessory, Doll Clothing			Blue and white checked doll dress Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1572 Type: Object, Doll Accessory, Doll Clothing Description: Blue and white checked button doll dress, with white collar, lace ruffles around bib, and 2 rows of eyelet flowers around hem. 4 buttons at back closure.
Music Clip for Somesville Brass Band Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Musical, Music Clip			Music Clip for Somesville Brass Band Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3397 Type: Object, Musical, Music Clip Description: Music clip used by musician in a marching band. Found inside the Somesville Brass Band box (007.145.1)
Linen shift Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Chemise			Linen shift Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17598 Type: Object, Clothing, Chemise Description: Linen shift (large) for a woman; the initials JB embroidered at neckline (Julia Babson??)- MF
Check from M.L. Allen to Obadiah Allen Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pay Order, Bank Check		1900	Check from M.L. Allen to Obadiah Allen Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3390 Type: Object, Pay Order, Bank Check Date: 1900 Description: Bar Harbor Banking and Trust check from M.L. Allen to Obadiah Allen
Tremont High School Bank Check Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pay Order, Bank Check		Dec. 1st, 1890	Tremont High School Bank Check Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16987 Type: Object, Pay Order, Bank Check Date: Dec. 1st, 1890 Description: Tremont High School Bank Check, blue, for ten dollars signed by G.H. Parker. Cashier was H.L. Lanton (?)
Check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pay Order, Bank Check	Other, Checks	1900	Check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12397 Type: Object, Pay Order, Bank Check Subject: Other, Checks Date: 1900 Description: Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Co. check from M.L. Allen to John W. Somes
Charger Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Serving Dish, Platter, Charger			Charger Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12154 Type: Object, Serving Dish, Platter, Charger Description: Charger for monopak; charger is packaged in blue box marked "Charger for Monopak, " and "Japan;" includes operating instructions.
Certificate of Ordination as Priest - Willilam Thomas Manning Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Award, Achievement Certificate		1891	Certificate of Ordination as Priest - Willilam Thomas Manning Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16992 Type: Object, Award, Achievement Certificate Date: 1891 Description: Certificate of ordination as Priest in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of California, for William Thomas Manning. December 12, 1891. Certificate is handwritten and bears the seal of the Diocese of California. Manning owned The Mount Desert House in Somesville, where he and his family summered. Manning later became Bishop of the Diocese of New York. From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition \| Date: 2008 \| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: William Thomas Manning 1866-1949, American Episcopal bishop of New York, b. England, received his collegiate and theological training at the Univ. of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Ordained a priest (1891), he served parishes in California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee and taught dogmatic theology at the Univ. of the South before becoming rector of Trinity parish, New York City, in 1908. Manning was bishop of New York from 1921 until his retirement in 1946. [show more]
Mourning card, Marjorie Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mourning Card		1894	Mourning card, Marjorie Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13113 Type: Object, Mourning Card Date: 1894 Description: One page of memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. A mourning card for Marjorie Somes, died September 15, 1894. This is the second of two mourning cards for this child located in this photo album.
Certificate of Ordination as Deacon - William Thomas Manning Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Award, Achievement Certificate		1889	Certificate of Ordination as Deacon - William Thomas Manning Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16993 Type: Object, Award, Achievement Certificate Date: 1889 Description: Certificate of ordination as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Tennessee, for William Thomas Manning. Manning was a summer resident of Somesville and owner of The Mount Desert House. Manning became Bishop of the Diocese of New York. 1889. William Thomas Manning From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition \| Date: 2008 \| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: William Thomas Manning 1866-1949, American Episcopal bishop of New York, b. England, received his collegiate and theological training at the Univ. of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Ordained a priest (1891), he served parishes in California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee and taught dogmatic theology at the Univ. of the South before becoming rector of Trinity parish, New York City, in 1908. Manning was bishop of New York from 1921 until his retirement in 1946. [show more]
Mourning Card, Hollis Edmond Fernald, 1889 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mourning Card		1889	Mourning Card, Hollis Edmond Fernald, 1889 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13112 Type: Object, Mourning Card Date: 1889 Description: One page of photos and memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. This card was probably used at the funeral services for Hollis Edmond Fernald, 5 mo., 1889.
Mourning card for Marjorie Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Mourning Card		1894	Mourning card for Marjorie Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13111 Type: Object, Mourning Card Date: 1894 Description: One page of memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. A card with notice of the death of Marjorie Somes, September 15, 1894. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brigham Fernald. Age at death: 2 years, 10 months old.
Bottle Capper Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Food Packaging Tool, Bottle Capper			Bottle Capper Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3460 Type: Object, Food Packaging Tool, Bottle Capper Description: This item is a bottle capper. Along the side of the supporting arm are these words imprinted in the metal " INDESTRO MFG CO CHICAGO". It is about 19 inches high. There are four holes in the base for mounting on a work surface. There is a grooved rubber disc on the base which has the same logo as the supporting arm with the addition of "USA". There is a handle which can raise or lower the capping device. The capping device is rusty. [show more]

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