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Library Card for Virginia Somes Sanderson Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Identification Card		Library Card for Virginia Somes Sanderson Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13471 Type: Object, Identification Card Description: Somesville Library card for Virginia Somes Sanderson. Date unknown.
"To My Darling" - postcard with poem Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Postcard		"To My Darling" - postcard with poem Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13468 Type: Object, Writing, Postcard Description: "To My Darling" - a postcard with romantic poem written to "Rufena" by James Gallard. Poem written across text side of card. No address. Reference to P.E. Island
Stable Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Structures, Agricultural, Stable		Stable Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13459 Type: Object, Structures, Agricultural, Stable Description: Child's toy:stable. Two stalls, one with feeding trough and metal hay rack. Has back wall but front open. Painted red on edges. Made of old crate. Donor info - found in attic of A.C. Fernald house.
Spectacles Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses, Spectacles		Spectacles Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13457 Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses, Spectacles Description: Thick lenses. Temple length extends. Marked, “Newbury 10”.
Bottle in Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle		Bottle in Stand Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13448 Type: Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle Description: Gimbaled botttle
Crib Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib		Crib Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13426 Type: Object, Furnishings, Bed, Child's Bed, Crib Description: Crib has one open side so that it could be pushed against mother’s bed. Turned wood posts. Wooden peg construction. Rope lattice for mattress.Donor info - made by Dr. Kendall Kittredge for his daughter. Seven generations of the family slept in it. From Fred Wiggin house in Town Hill. Dimensions: 25" w 39"h 46"l
Postal Desk Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Desk		Postal Desk Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13427 Type: Object, Furnishings, Desk Description: Dark wood with heavy legs. Two drawers in middle. Two doors above desk open to reveal compartments - 6 in right and 13 in left. Wooden wedge nailed to right compartment which may be an ink holder. Wire coil attached to board inside compartment. Several “cubbies” above doors. Space in back of desk to hand mail through. Desk may have had a leather desk top attached that has left black marks on surface.
unidientified envelope Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Envelope		unidientified envelope Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13267 Type: Object, Writing, Envelope Description: unidentified envelope
Sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Sign		Sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13248 Type: Object, Sign Description: Georgia Somes Smith Dry and Fancy Goods. Thin layer of white paint with black lettering. Four nails intact. Georgia Somes Smith was postmistress for Somesville. She also ran the dry and fancy good business in the Post Office.
Bell Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell		Bell Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13238 Type: Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell Description: Brass with silver tone finish. Handle wood with circles at various points. Iron clapper. Donor info -from Eugene Merchant house (donor’s father) former Dr. Kendall Kittredge house outside historic district. Believed to belong to Dr. Kittredge. Was used by Elizabeth Kittredge - granddaughter of Dr. Kendall Kittredge.
Real Estate Sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Sign		Real Estate Sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13229 Type: Object, Sign Description: Two pieces of wood pieced together with molding around the edges. Carved lettering, “George B. Cooksey and George L. Stebbins Real Estate Building Insurance.” Lettering faded red on black background. Two iron hooks on top.
Child's High-Button Shoes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe		Child's High-Button Shoes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13228 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Description: Pair of child's black leather shoes with decorative stitching on toes. Scalloped edge at top and along button holes. Five buttons. Leather sole, fabric lined. Sole stamped - Sollers and Co Phila. “F” National exhibition seal. Shoes marked "504a" and "504b"
Under Shirt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Undershirt		Under Shirt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13194 Type: Object, Clothing, Undershirt Description: Child’s cream colored undershirt. Three buttons on front. Made by Carter’s. Size 22.
Pinafore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Pinafore		Pinafore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13189 Type: Object, Clothing, Pinafore Description: Baby’s cream color pinafore with scalloped hem. Loops attached to button holes to let dress out.
Souvenir Letter, Southwest Harbor, ME, booklet of pictures Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Postcard		Souvenir Letter, Southwest Harbor, ME, booklet of pictures Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13101 Type: Object, Writing, Postcard Description: This 4 x 6 inch booklet of postcard-size black and white pictures is entitled "Souvenir Letter", Southwest Harbor, ME. It is addressed to Mrs. Mary E. Mayo, Blue Hill, Maine and has a postal stamp marked "Southwest Harbor, Me. Dec. 24, 1969". Inside there are 9 black and white images of landmarks or scenes on the "quietside of MDI", as well as, Bear Island.
Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Other, Children Other, Shoes	Shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12916 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Subject: Other, Children Other, Shoes Description: One boy's black leather shoe. Shoe pegs in heel. Lined with fabric and leather. Shoe slips on foot as there are slits on each side which help the leather stretch. Laces pull shoe together. Ribbon used as shoelace.
Child's slippers with rosettes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe, Slipper		Child's slippers with rosettes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12897 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe, Slipper Description: Child's slippers with small fabric rosettes (black) on the toe. Ankle straps stiff. Leather button attached to strap with metal eye. Closes with “elastic” loop. Fabric lined. Leather soles.
Jackknife Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pocket Knife, Jackknife		Jackknife Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12870 Type: Object, Pocket Knife, Jackknife Description: Some slight rust on blade. Right side of handle cracked around nail. Both sides of handle have small cracks. All metal tarnished. Very old knife. Donor info - knife was found in 1930s outside Selectmen’s Building in Somesville. Donor’s uncle purchased it from finder. See object file.
Tinder Box Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Fuel Container, Tinderbox		Tinder Box Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12869 Type: Object, Furnishings, Fuel Container, Tinderbox Description: Small tin box for keeping pieces of oiled rag. Hinged lid.
Spindle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Spindle		Spindle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12839 Type: Object, Spindle Description: Spindle from shuttle used in the woolen mill in Somesville. Dark wood.
Basket Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Basket		Basket Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12838 Type: Object, Containers, Basket Description: Tiny oval basket with rings on each side for handles. Green woven into band around middle. Weave around top damaged.
Knife and Fork Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Eating Knife, Luncheon Knife		Knife and Fork Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12792 Type: Object, Eating Knife, Luncheon Knife Description: Steel knife and fork with bone handles. Knife has no seration and is very blunt. Fork has three tines. Both patented March 6, 1860 by Lamson and Goodnow Mfg. Co. Donor info - belonged to donor’s grandmother, Sally DeLaittre who was the youngest daughter of Louis Duparre Des Isles and Mary Googins Des Isles.
Desk Bell Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, Service Bell		Desk Bell Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12791 Type: Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, Service Bell Description: Simple desk bell with button on top to ring bell.
Razor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Shaving Product, Razor	Other, Razor blades Other, Shaving	Razor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12762 Type: Object, Shaving Product, Razor Subject: Other, Razor blades Other, Shaving Description: Single blade razor in black case. Yellow transparent handle with a gold eagle decoration. Marked, “The American Razor” on handle. Similar design with different eagle on blade. Blade also marked, “Superior Razor, Sheffield, England”. Case marked, “Bigelow and Dowse, Boston”. Print faded. Green fabric inside case. Donor info - found at Somesville yard sale. Belonged to Ernest Richardson.
Cup Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Cup		Cup Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12761 Type: Object, Cup Description: Bright red/brown wood. Handle of darker wood. Wooden ring in handle of lighter wood. Missing one handle on opposite side. Intricate carving. Is this an "egg cup"? No provenance. Is there a Deed of Gift?

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