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Hammered Silver Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher
  • 1874 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hammered Silver Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Silver water pitcher used aboard the ship of Levi C. Jordan who drowned at sea February 11, 1874.
Child's Pocketbook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Change Purse
  • 1877
  • Copyright Undetermined
Child's Pocketbook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small purple satin pocketbook belonging to Mabel Rich Gonya.
Lace Bib
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Child Dress
  • 1877
  • Copyright Undetermined
Lace Bib
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White lace bib owned by Mabel Rich Gonya.
Keepsake Autograph Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album
  • 1879
Keepsake Autograph Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small 4*3in book, leather with autographs of individuals on the island in 1879. Belonged to Willie Heath of Seal Cove Maine. Many have faded but as of 2013 are still legible.
Robinson, Lewis K. Birth Record
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Birth Record, Birth Certificate
  • 2/8/1874
Robinson, Lewis K. Birth Record
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
Birth Record (Deposition, for correction) Robinson, Lewis K.
Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
  • R. Hinshelwood
  • 1877
Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Steel engraving of scene of Mount Desert Island. Engraver: R. Hinshelwood. Schooner in foreground, sloping mountain and cliffs in middle ground, higher mountains in background. Rays of light shine through clouds. 9.75" x 12.5" wide. Some stain around edges, a few water spots
Mrs. George F. Arnold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1873
Mrs. George F. Arnold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mrs. George F. Arnold, Brightside, Mt. Desert , 1873 taken in Boston
Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1875 c.
Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A view of the Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting Store, and Mount Desert House taken from The Somes House. Marked on back: "Toward Southwest middle 1800's. Whiting store until 1897, Fernalds on left. 8x10 print.
Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • Jan. 2, 1878
Description:
Certificate of Marriage (January 2, 1878) for Nancy W. Freeman of Mount Desert and Dr. James Hanson of Boston.
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • June 25, c. 1870
Description:
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King of Tremont and Miss Addie V. Gilley of Tremont June 25, 187_ (last number of year is missing).
Lodge Certificate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • 1872c..
Lodge Certificate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed Masonic Lodge Certificate for George H. Gilley. Frame has dark finish. Certificate shows symbols for faith, hope and charity. Reads, “Brother George H. Gilley raised to Master Mason Tremont Lodge #77 Nov 16, 1872”. Signed Feb 6th 1873 by Levi Lurvey, Jacob Carroll, William Stanley, John Freeman. backing intact.
Somes Carding Mill Records
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1875
Somes Carding Mill Records
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1875 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
Somes Carding Mill Records
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1871
Somes Carding Mill Records
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1871 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
Somes Carding Mill Records
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1872
Somes Carding Mill Records
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1872 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
An Analysis of the English Language; or, the Elements of Sentences...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Greene, Samuel S.
  • 1874
Peterson's Magazine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • 1876
Peterson's Magazine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Features children's fashions for August; morning costume, hat for young girl; walking-dress; head-dress (hair styles); bathing dresses; embroidery; music, "Only"; stories; advertisements. Red embroidery-like design on cover.
The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • 1875
The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Hand-written (in ink) by the pupils of Mt. Desert School for the "instruction and amusement" of the pupils. Includes sayings and poems from newspapers pasted in.
The Little Brown Jug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Script
  • Baker, George M.
  • 1876
The Little Brown Jug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Paperback copy of play; cover is disrepair. Advertisement for "Pearl Corset Shields" inserted between pages.
Crown Jewels; or The Dream of an Empire, an Historical Romance
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Moffett, Emma L.
  • 1871
Description:
A work of fiction Dedicated to the archduchess Sophia of Austria, Officers and Seamen of the Austrian Navy, and the Citizens of Trieste Inscribed L.F. Somes, Mount Desert, Maine, 1875
Hulda or The Deliverer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Wister, Mrs. A.L.
  • 1874
Hulda or The Deliverer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Per title page: A Romance after the German of F. LeWald. Label inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Deseret Island, Maine
Turkish Rug Patterns
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • 1879c.
Turkish Rug Patterns
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
3" X 5.5" unpaginated pamphlet offering work for those who are"out of employment" opportunity to sell Turkish rug patterns. Cover has words written in pencil including what appears to be "BN Higgins."
Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1875
Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deed conveying land in Mt. Desert (described) from William B. Smith to Martha E.(?) Withum. Signed by J.D. Parker, Justice.
Bottle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle
  • 1872
Bottle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Brown glass, square, 1 quart size. Raised decoration of hops. Marked, “Hops” and “1872”. Also marked, “Bitters” and Doyels Hops”. Donor info - found in foundations of barn at donor’s home in Berry Cove, Lamoine.
Satchel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • c 1872
Satchel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Canvas bag with pocket on front. Pocket has flap. Small horseshoe decoration at opening. Bottom has four metal “legs. Opens with push button clasp. Inside - one pocket. Leather handle with metal ends attaching to rings on bag. Marked, “Patent April 2, 1872”.
1871 Chart of Somes Sound and adjacent land
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Chart, Navigational Chart
  • 1871
1871 Chart of Somes Sound and adjacent land
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
U.S. Coastal Survey of Somes Sound, 1871. Shows topography of surrounding land and roads in existence at that time. Road from Somesville to Southwest Harbor runs east of "Echo Lake-Demings Pond." Shows structures.