Description: Stereoscope viewer (a.k.a. Stereopticon viewer). This wood and aluminum viewer with two magnifying-glass lenses is a 1901 Underwood & Underwood stereoscope hand-held stereoview card viewer. "Man'f'd by Underwood & Underwood New York; Patented June 11, 1901 Foreign Patents Applied for" stamped into metal base. Stamped into brass flange of wood handle: "Patd June 14, 1881 (or 1891)". Stamped into the metal bracket on the slide mechanism: "Pat June 18, 1907". With a stereoviewing card inserted, images appeared three dimensional. (See 2000.63.491, the stereo viewing cards used with this device.) Stereoscope viewer was given to donor by Addie Stanley Duren, Ron Mountain's aunt, who lived in the house before it became Ron Mountain's property. [show more]
Description: Photographs. Three tintype portraits(A, B, and C) of unidentified individuals. Photographs were acquired by the donor at the GCI Ladies Aid sale 'several years ago' (prior to 2013). All three are missing their covers; all three had been opened before. (A) Woman in striped top. Thick glass front with metal frame, thick copper mat (deteriorating) impressed with "M.A. & S. Root, 863 Broadway, NY" on lower right corner of copper mat. Thin paper around edges of glass-copper unit; image is on metal, not on glass. Size: 3.25 x 3.75 x.45. (B) Man in suit with bow tie, colorized. Image is on metal plate with emulsion evident. Glass front with thick copper alloy metal border and frame inset in wood and leather case with ornate scrolled design. Impressed on top center of metal plate is "....for Neff's Pat. 19 Feb 56". Size: 4.75 x 3.75 x .50 H. (C) Woman with lace collar, black dress and shawl, colorized. Scrol- design copper alloy frame secures top glass pane, copper oval mat, tintype portrait and second glass pane in rear. Housed in smooth, black leather case with maroon border and brass knob. Only half of case is present. 3.25 x 3.75 x .45 [show more]
Description: Photographs. Collection of 30 tintypes, one photo pin, one paper photo, and one envelope. All but three are of unidentified people. Some have local and regional photography studios identified. Item (A): One small envelope addressed to "Miss Fannie Preble, Cranberry Isles, Maine" postmark: Portland, ME, Dec 27 with 3 cent postage stamp; might have once held one of the photographs. Item (B): Circular pin (1.25" diameter) with photo of two women in hats, labeled on reverse, "The Merry Meeting, Park Studio Season '99. The Whitehead and Hoag Co., Newark, NJ U.S.A., Pat. April 14, 1896, July 21, 1896." Item (C): Sixteen loose tintypes measuring .75" x 1"; three loose tintypes measuring 1" x 1.75"; two loose tintypes measuring 1.75" x 2" - one of which is an elderly Abigail Preble (same photo of her as other catalogued tintypes). All (C) photos were scanned 2014. Photos listed in (C) were once contained in small box (1" x 1 ½") with label: "Chas. H. Larson,Watches, Jewelry, spectacles, &c. 201 Middle St. Portland, ME." Item (D): Abigail Preble tintype affixed to back of white embossed card; same image as (C) above. Item (E): Tintype portrait of two women in hats framed inside tan paper folder (3" x 4.75") with penciled note: "September 4, 1900 Tuesday p.m. Don Ralph photographer, Southwest Harbor, ME. Eva Richardson & T.M.S Sport. Peachy the "Pogs"". (E was scanned 2014.) Item (F): One paper photo on white cardboard with pencil notation: "Chip F. E. Preble, Cranberry Isles, Maine" loose from but associated in box with a copper-colored matte. Item (G): Tintype portrait of two men posed with draped rug framed in a maroon and gold paper holder (3.25" x 5") with A. S. Davis, Photographer, corner Middle and Exchange St., Portland, Me. Item (H): Tintype portrait of a woman seated with white hat, framed in pink paper card with "95 Hanover Street is the cheapest and best place in Boston to get your pictures made. 8 x 10 oval rosewood frame, with picture only $1.00. A. W. Warren, 95 Hanover Street." Item (I): Tintype of three men posed with wood fencing, in a pink paper card. Item (J): Tintype portrait of two women and one man seated arm-in-arm, framed in glass with copper-like frame (probably once housed in a folding case); there is a calling card printed with "Mrs. G. H. Casler" and pencil note "4615 Vincennes Ave" partially attached on reverse, caught up in copper frame. Item (K): Tintype of two men by piano in white paper card frame. Item (L): two loose tintypes of unknown male and unknown female posed sitting in studios. And two loose paper frames with no photos. These items were discovered in archives May 2013, stored in a hollow, purple book-box with glass oval with a sticky note: Louise Marr 2006. (See Box 42 for purple box.) [show more]
Description: Photo album, owned by Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson, probably donated by Louise H. Millar, with photos of her and Ruth Alley, Doris "Dot" Peterson (a.k.a. Dorothy Fitch), Philmore Peterson, Paul Peterson, Morris Alley, Inez Krantz, Oscar Krantz, Emory Krantz, Wilder Stanley, Helen Stanley, William Stanley, Enoch Stanley, Carl Hardy, Hillard Hardy, Junior Hardy, Rose Wedge, and Lew Stanley. (See scans and description of photos in: ...>2000>Photos>Hazel Brooks Peterson.) (See also 2004.102.761.) Transcribed with IDs. [show more]
Description: Framed photograph showing a group of people on a dock. The stern of a wooden rowboat is visible to the left, and the stern of a power boat is visible to the right, with the word Lively written on the transom. The photograph is framed with a red frame, and a sticker on the back reads Orren Jack Turner Studios, Princeton, N.J. Writing on the back identifies the boat as Lively Lady (belonging to Ernest M. Hopkins), as well as several individuals including Crawford C. Madeira, Jr. (wearing a white shirt at the far left), Constance B. Madeira (somewhat obscured in the back row), Charles Bradley, and Harry Geyelin. Billy Lippincott (William D'O. Lippincott) stands near the center of the photograph with a pipe in his mouth. This photograph may have been taken during an August Cruise. [show more]
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Robert L. Johnstone III, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 2009-2010. Johnstone is shown wearing a blue blazer, white shirt, and a tie with lighthouses. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Robert L. Johnstone III Commodore 2009-2010
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Schofield Andrews III, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 2007-2008. Andrews is shown on board Weather Gauge, a sailboat owned by Stockton N. Smith (seen wearing a pink hat in the background). Schofield Andrews III is also known as Sandy Andrews Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Schofield Andrews III Commodore 2007-2008
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Sydney Roberts Rockefeller, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1990-1992. Roberts Rockefeller is shown sailing, and is wearing yellow foul weather gear. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Sydney Roberts Rockefeller Commodore 1990-1992
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore John R. Roberts, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 2001-2002. Roberts is shown wearing a blue and white rugby shirt and inflatable life vest. Embroidered the rugby shirt is IC 22, Woodie. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: John T. Roberts Commodore 2001-2002
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Harry R. Madeira, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1984-1988. Madeira is shown at the helm of his sailboat, Daybreak. He is wearing a blue polo shirt, with the Fleet Burgee and Daybreak's name on the chest. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Harry R. Madeira Commodore 1984-1988
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Dr. Wayne W. Wibby, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1981-1983. Wibby is shown sailing, wearing red foul weather gear and a dark hat. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: George Davenport Hayward Commodore 1923-1925
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Dr. Joseph L. Grant, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1973-1975. Grant is shown wearing a glasses, a jacket, and tie. A Fleet burgee can be seen on his jacket. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Joseph L. Grant Commodore 1973-1975
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Harry R. Neilson, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet in 1951, 1955-1956, and 1976 Neilson is shown wearing a navy uniform. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Harry R. Neilson, Jr Commodore, 1951, 1955-1956, 1976
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Alan McIlhenny, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1972. Hayward is shown wearing a suit. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Alan McIlhenny Commodore 1972
Description: Framed color photograph of Commodore John F. Ducey, Jr., Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1966-1968. Ducey is shown sailing. His left hand seems to be holding a tiller and there is a cigarette in his right hand. He is wearing a sweater and a yachtsman's cap. The color in this photograph is very faded. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: John F. Ducey, Jr. Commodore 1966-1968 [show more]
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Benjamin R. Neilson, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet in 1962. Neilson is shown wearing a business suit. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Benjamin R. Neilson Commodore 1962
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Hermann M. Hessenbruch, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1948-1950. Hayward is shown wearing glasses and a suit. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Hermann M. Hessenbruch Commodore, 1948-1950
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Jarvis Cromwell, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1946-1947. Cromwell is shown wearing a shirt and tie, and a yachtsman's hat. He seems to be standing on a beach. Another man is visible behind him, and several people in a row boat can be seen in the water beyond. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: George Davenport Hayward Commodore, 1923-1925 [show more]
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Harry G. Haskell, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1943-1945. Haskell is shown wearing a suit and tie. The photo appears to be slightly damaged with two paler areas near the bottom. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Harry G. Haskell Commodore, 1943-1945
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Henry Rawle, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1936-1939. Hayward is seems to be wearing a navy uniform and appears to be standing on the deck of a large ship Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Henry Rawle Commodore, 1936-1939
Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Edward W. Madeira, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 1926-1927. Madeira is shown wearing glasses and a light colored sweater. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Edward W. Madeira Commodore, 1926-1927
Description: Photograph of Commodore George Davenport Hayward, first commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet. Hayward was Commodore from 1923-1925 Hayward is shown wearing a military uniform. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: George Davenport Hayward Commodore, 1923-1925
Description: Framed photographs recording the arrival of the International Class sailboats, May 7, 1938. Five photographs show the arrival and launching of the International Class sailboats in the Great Harbor.