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Weaving loom Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Loom			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Weaving loom Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2010.191.1400 Type: Object, Loom Description: Loom. Wooden Weaving Loom. Given to McShea Family by Weinrich Family. History unknown. With two skeins of thread and off-white thread on loom. Perhaps from Bea Weinrich's home when she lived across from the Parsonage house on GCI. (Barely used if ever, perhaps a teaching tool or model.)
Crazy Quilt Preble House Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	Other	Cranberry Isles	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Crazy Quilt Preble House Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.270.2007 Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: Other Place: Cranberry Isles Description: Quilt. Colorful wool, cotton, flannel, and jersey fabrics made of geometric and freeform shapes and patterns including plaids, tweeds, and solid colors. Reverse side is a solid rough beige cotton with pale blue stripes; there are decorative beige yarn ties along the blue stripes with a few pink yarn ties interspersed. Edges are folded in and machine (?) hemmed, there is no border. Possible ornate script initials - one of which is may be an "L". Some discoloration and stains. This quilt is one of two recovered from the Preble House. (See also quilt 1000.140.1138 from the same donor.) (Note: Lynne Birlem (donor 343) has a very similar framed crazy quilt at her home that is from her great grandmother Hamor's house on GCI.) [show more]
Wooden implements recovered from GCCC parsonage house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wooden implements recovered from GCCC parsonage house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.252.2001 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tools. Wooden implements recovered during the 2013 remodeling of the Great Cranberry Congregational Church parsonage house (177 Cranberry Road).Three long wooden implements were found amid the general chimney debris: Axe handle: Curved, broken wooden handle 24" long x 2 ¼" wide at butt end of handle x ½" wide at broken end of handle. 1 ½" wide along length of handle. Carved stick: Wood with pointed tip, 40" long x ¾" wide at flat end x ¼" at pointed tip. Reminiscent of a digging stick. Carved stick: Wood with pointed tip, 37 ½ " long x ¾" wide at flat end x ¼" at pointed tip. Tip hardly worn. Reminiscent of a digging stick.(See also other artifacts recovered from the parsonage: 2013.252.1979 - concealed shoes; 2013.252.1980 - shoes from kitchen crawlspace; 2013.252.2000 - metal implements; and report of parsonage house research 2015.304.2062.) [show more]
Tud Bunker's boat ramp sign Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Sign	Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Tud Bunker's boat ramp sign Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.260.1991 Type: Object, Sign Subject: Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock Description: Wooden sign painted white with orange, stencilled letters: "SIX PERSON RAMP LIMIT. BIKES LEFT ON DOCK WILL BE SET IN OCEAN". This boat ramp sign was made and used by Tud Bunker.
Harpoon head from Victor White's old garage Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Businesses, Fishery Business		Copyright Not Evaluated	Harpoon head from Victor White's old garage Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.256.1985 Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Fishing gear. Harpoon head: wood handle with threaded metal collar and 5-pronged metal barbed harpoon head. Wood handle is a sawed-off tree limb; metal collar possibly an old pipe fitting; harpoon head is inserted into handle; collar turns freely. One tine missing its barb. From Victor White's old garage summer 2013.
Plier head tool to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Pliers	Object, Other Object		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Plier head tool to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1970 Type: Object, Pliers Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool. Plier head used to wrap or cut wire or barbed wire.
Garden fork with metal tines and wood handle Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Agricultural, Rake	Object, Other Object		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Garden fork with metal tines and wood handle Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1968 Type: Object, Agricultural, Rake Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool. Garden fork, metal tines and neck with wood handle inserted.
Hammer with wood handle and metal head Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking			Copyright Not Evaluated	Hammer with wood handle and metal head Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1967 Type: Object, Woodworking Description: Tool. Hammer, wood handle inserted into a metal head.
Large metal pliers with broad head Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Pliers	Object, Other Object		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Large metal pliers with broad head Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1966 Type: Object, Pliers Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool. Pliers, large, metal with broad head.
Grey metal pot Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Cooking Vessels	Other		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Grey metal pot Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1965 Type: Object, Cooking Vessels Subject: Other Description: Metal, gray, with metal handle. Rusted.
Ice skates with heel and toe riveted to blade Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate	Recreation		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Ice skates with heel and toe riveted to blade Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1964 Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Subject: Recreation Description: Shoes. Ice skates, pair, steel. Heel and toe riveted to blade. No midsection. Three-leaf clover cut-out at toe. Flat cotton band with buckle is riveted to toe; band with buckle is looped through slots in the metal heel. One heel has leather strap. Imprinted on toe: "No 52 9 1/2". On blade: "CAST (three-leaf clover imprint) (illegible next word) SKATES."
Ice skates ca. 1890 with turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate	Recreation		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Ice skates ca. 1890 with turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1963 Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Subject: Recreation Description: Shoes. Ice skates, steel parts. Four-leaf flower cut-out at toe. Turnbuckle and lever to adjust length and width. Marking on heel lever "B&B". On blade: "HARDENED". On midsole: "10" and "PATENTED FEB 12 1884, MAR 1 1887, AUG 12 1890."
Ice skates with wood shoe bottom and metal blade Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate	Recreation		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Ice skates with wood shoe bottom and metal blade Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.249.1962 Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Subject: Recreation Description: Shoes. Ice skates, pair, wood shoe bottom with metal blade inserted lengthwise along bottom, curved up at toe and secured by a threaded screw at heel and toe. Leather strap at toe inserted through slot in the wood; rope inserted through two slots at heel. Pointed end of screw protrudes at heel and one toe. This pair of ice skates was found in the barn at Ruth "Robin" Freeman's house.
Iron scythe with wood handle Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Agricultural, Scythe	Businesses, Farming		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Iron scythe with wood handle Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1961 Type: Object, Agricultural, Scythe Subject: Businesses, Farming Description: Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.
Iron ladle for pouring lead, from Lou Ladd's workshop Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Metalworking, Foundry Ladle	Businesses, Blacksmith Business		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Iron ladle for pouring lead, from Lou Ladd's workshop Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.249.1960 Type: Object, Metalworking, Foundry Ladle Subject: Businesses, Blacksmith Business Description: Tool. Ladle, iron used for pouring lead. Probably from Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is now part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property (2013).
Soldering iron with copper head from Lou Ladd's workshop Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Metalworking	Businesses, Blacksmith Business		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Soldering iron with copper head from Lou Ladd's workshop Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.249.1959 Type: Object, Metalworking Subject: Businesses, Blacksmith Business Description: Tool. Soldering iron. Bullet-shaped copper head with a bit of solder on it; wood handle. From Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property now (2013).
Unusual iron, 3-pronged grappling hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap		Copyright Not Evaluated	Unusual iron, 3-pronged grappling hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.249.1958 Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap Description: Tool. Grappling hook, iron, three pronged. Unusual size and design per donor.
Cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Clamp	Other		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.239.1957 Type: Object, Mechanical, Clamp Subject: Other Description: Tool. Seven cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting. Each clamp has a three-lobed key head on a threaded rod with floating foot. Four larger clamps (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H): No. 50, E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.. Three smaller black clamps (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H): E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.
Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron	Businesses, Fishery Business		Copyright Not Evaluated	Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1956 Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Fishing gear. Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER. Iron head, no handle.
Maul tool with iron head and hand-fashioned wood handle Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Mallet	Object, Other Object		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Maul tool with iron head and hand-fashioned wood handle Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1955 Type: Object, Woodworking, Mallet Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool. Maul with flat and wedge ends. Handforged (?) iron head with hole in center with hand-fashioned wood handle inserted.
Rudder with curved blade, wood stem, and cross-piece Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Water Transporation, Rudder	Vessels, Boat, Sailboat		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Rudder with curved blade, wood stem, and cross-piece Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1954 Type: Object, Water Transporation, Rudder Subject: Vessels, Boat, Sailboat Description: Boat equipment. Rudder: wood with two metal brackets and two metal pegs, curved blade with wooden stem and cross-piece.
Trawl line on wood frame with lead sinker and large hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Businesses, Fishery Business		Copyright Not Evaluated	Trawl line on wood frame with lead sinker and large hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1953 Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame with heavy lead sinker and large metal hook.
Trawl line with wood frame Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Businesses, Fishery Business		Copyright Not Evaluated	Trawl line with wood frame Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1952 Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame. Wooden handle is nailed to frame (unusual).
Popcorn popper with rectangular wire basket Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Cooking Vessels			Copyright Not Evaluated	Popcorn popper with rectangular wire basket Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.248.1951 Type: Object, Cooking Vessels Description: Tool. Popcorn popper. Rectangular wire basket with lid that opens, wooden handle.
Iron cranberry or blueberry rake Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Agricultural, Rake	Businesses, Farming		Copyright Not Evaluated	Iron cranberry or blueberry rake Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1950 Type: Object, Agricultural, Rake Subject: Businesses, Farming Description: Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.

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