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Candle Lantern Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern					Candle Lantern Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3422 Type: Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern Description: Glass front with a rounded black top. Tin base has holes as if once mounted. Latch at base opens so that candle can be placed inside. Candle wax flows out of base.
Candle Lantern Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern					Candle Lantern Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3421 Type: Object, Furnishings, Lantern, Candle Lantern Description: Base missing. Ring at top for carrying lantern. Stars and diamonds punched in chimney. Round glass bowl below chimney.
Candlesticks Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick			unknown		Candlesticks Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3417 Type: Object, Furnishings, Candleholder, Candlestick Date: unknown Description: First - hog scraper candlestick. (pair) Lever moves candle up and down. Sits on round base. B- mechanics for moving candle up and down are missing. Has finger hold under top. Sits on round base. Donor info - from John W. Somes family.
Candle Tray and Snuffer Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Candlesnuffer			unknown		Candle Tray and Snuffer Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3416 Type: Object, Furnishings, Candlesnuffer Date: unknown Description: Snuffer resembles pair of scissors. Small box at end of tool. Lid closed on top of box holding the wick inside. Iron is rusty. Black tray is very rusty. Wide curves on each end. Narrow in the middle.
Cushion Cover Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Furnishing Cover, Cushion Cover					Cushion Cover Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3378 Type: Object, Furnishings, Furnishing Cover, Cushion Cover Description: Red and light green flowers with green leaves. Red buds and green vine worked in beads and needlepoint. Notes indicate that this is from a 1937 donation from Mrs. John Allen Somes.
Doll’s Table Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Table					Doll’s Table Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3368 Type: Object, Furnishings, Table Description: Four narrow legs. Square piece (table top) of wood sits on base. Diamond cut into table top. Very crude. Nailed together.
Flat Iron Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Stand			unknown		Flat Iron Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3346 Type: Object, Furnishings, Stand Date: unknown Description: Shaped like bottom of flat iron. Sits on three legs. Three iron bars go across to hold iron. Sits in fireplace or stove to hold iron while heating.
Folding Chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair			unknown		Folding Chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3344 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair Date: unknown Description: Tapestry folding chair; fretwork on top. Black stripes painted on wood. One stretcher between each pair of legs. Back rest and seat made of tapestry - red with flowers. Wood frame. Fabric on back of backrest torn. Label marked, “E.W. Walls patented and manufacturer”.
Folding Chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair					Folding Chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3343 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair, Folding Chair Description: Dark finish with green upholstery.
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.
Writing Desk Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Desk, Writing Desk					Writing Desk Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2527 Type: Object, Furnishings, Desk, Writing Desk Description: Wooden box. Varnished. Hinged. Opens to compartments and writing surface which is covered in black fabric. Probably velvet. Estelle Morrison(1874-1967) (donor source) on burial records of Brookside Cemetery. Wife of Mark C Morrison (1864-1948) also buried in Brookside Cemetery. Other information not known about object or family.
Writing Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Desk, Writing Desk			19th c		Writing Chest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2526 Type: Object, Furnishings, Desk, Writing Desk Date: 19th c Description: Heavy box with key lock. Top worn. There are two compartments, one underneath the lid and three smaller compartments in front. Brass lock. Joints nailed. Raw wood inside. This belonged to A.C. Fernald, born 1819 died 1896. Bottle for ink is in front compartment.
Boot Jack Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Bootjack					Boot Jack Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2397 Type: Object, Furnishings, Bootjack Description: Boot pull shaped like long water droplet. Sits on one leg has hole shape of heel of boot in center. Wearer of boot puts boot in hole and steps on end to tug boot off.
Bellows - Pair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Bellows			19th c		Bellows - Pair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2283 Type: Object, Furnishings, Bellows Date: 19th c Description: Set of two bellows. Both bellows have painted leaves; one has brass tip loose and leather is torn. Leather worn but not brittle on both. Sign of past infestation in wood. Donor Info - from house of Daniel Somes.
Chairs Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chair					Chairs Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2279 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair Description: Two carved back chairs with round caned seats. Donor info - came from Daniel Somes’ Mount Desert House.
Paperboard photo frame origionally around the photograph Object ID 998.1980.36. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Frame					Paperboard photo frame origionally around the photograph Object ID 998.1980.36. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1818 Type: Object, Furnishings, Frame Description: Paperboard photo frame origionally around the photograph Object ID 998.1980.36. The frame is torn laterally. Frame reads Bobbitt Studio, Bushnell, Ill.
Paper board frame from photograph Object ID 998.1980.3085.36. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Frame					Paper board frame from photograph Object ID 998.1980.3085.36. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1817 Type: Object, Furnishings, Frame Description: Paper board frame from photograph Object ID 998.1980.3085.36. Frame torn laterally.
Picture Frame Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame	Other, Beads		late 19th c.		Picture Frame Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1816 Type: Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame Subject: Other, Beads Date: late 19th c. Description: Beaded picture frame. Beaded fringe on bottom. Clear beads in rows around photo with sections of yellow, green, red and blue. Sewn on yellowed muslin. Stiff paper under fabric frame. Purple velvet under beads at top of frame. Photo of baby in white dress.
Binnacle Cover Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Lamp Globe					Binnacle Cover Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1808 Type: Object, Furnishings, Lamp Globe Description: Window, which leans inwards, opens for candle. Gimbaled candle holder missing. Two brass rings on each side for carrying. Handle on top over tin chimney. Dovetail joints. More likely lantern than binnacle cover (AB 7/12/12).
Hooked rug with diamond pattern Great Harbor Maritime Museum	Object, Furnishings, Rug, Flatweave, Rag Rug	Object, Furnishings, Rug				Hooked rug with diamond pattern Great Harbor Maritime Museum Identifier: ghmm-1581 Type: Object, Furnishings, Rug, Flatweave, Rag Rug Subject: Object, Furnishings, Rug Description: Hooked rug with diamond pattern 38"x60"
Matchbox Tremont Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Matchbox	Object, Furnishings, Matchbox Other, Heat Other, Home labor Other, Housework Other, Kitchen Tools Other, Lighting Other, Match Box Other, Matches Other, Metalwork				Matchbox Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2311 Type: Object, Furnishings, Matchbox Subject: Object, Furnishings, Matchbox Other, Heat Other, Home labor Other, Housework Other, Kitchen Tools Other, Lighting Other, Match Box Other, Matches Other, Metalwork Description: Thin Stamped Metal Matchbox with Hole for hanging on Wall, With Hinged Lid
Hooked rug with modified diamond pattern Great Harbor Maritime Museum	Object, Furnishings, Rug, Flatweave, Rag Rug	Object, Furnishings, Rug				Hooked rug with modified diamond pattern Great Harbor Maritime Museum Identifier: ghmm-1582 Type: Object, Furnishings, Rug, Flatweave, Rag Rug Subject: Object, Furnishings, Rug Description: Hooked rug with modified diamond pattern Dimensions 27.5"x53.5"
Stool for organ with red brocade top Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Stool	Other			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Stool for organ with red brocade top Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2003.165.1186 Type: Object, Furnishings, Stool Subject: Other Description: Artifact, organ stool red brocade top
Clothes iron set Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Clothes iron set Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2012.13.1532 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Iron. Clothes iron set consisting of two flat irons, detachable wooden handle (one), and base stand. Irons are cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILA PA, NO 50", and are intended to be heated on a stove. Handle is interchangeable between both irons, so one iron can be used to press clothes while the other iron is being heated without a handle. Stand is cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILADELPHIA"
Wooden laundry stirrer Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Sam Chapman		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wooden laundry stirrer Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1302 Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Creator: Sam Chapman Description: Art, carved wooden laundry stirrer, made by Sam Chapman

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