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Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date	Rights
Pair of Children's Gloves Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Glove	none		1900 - 1930 c	Copyright Undetermined	Pair of Children's Gloves Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-150 Type: Object, Clothing, Glove Subject: none Date: 1900 - 1930 c Description: Pair of white leather children's gloves.
High Top Black Children's Shoes Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe			1800 s	Copyright Undetermined	High Top Black Children's Shoes Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-149 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Date: 1800 s Description: Pair of black leather children's shoes. Boots with buttons going up top. Left shoe a brown bow.
Yellow Brocade Chair Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chair, Armchair	none		1900 - 1920c	Copyright Undetermined	Yellow Brocade Chair Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-145 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair, Armchair Subject: none Date: 1900 - 1920c Description: Mustard colored brocade back and seat with floral pattern. Wooden framing and spindle construction supporting arms which curve out slightly.
Modified Base Oil Lamp Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Lamp, Oil Lamp			1880 - 1900 c	Copyright Undetermined	Modified Base Oil Lamp Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-41 Type: Object, Furnishings, Lamp, Oil Lamp Date: 1880 - 1900 c Description: Modified feather base/pedestal. Clear glass.
Pump Organ Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Organ		Jacob Estey & Co.	1868	Copyright Undetermined	Pump Organ Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-37 Type: Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Organ Creator: Jacob Estey & Co. Date: 1868 Description: Pump organ with built in lamp holders.
Green Silk and Ivory Umbrella Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Umbrella	People			Copyright Undetermined	Green Silk and Ivory Umbrella Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-22 Type: Object, Umbrella Subject: People Description: Green umbrella with ivory handle. Prized possession of George B. Dorr. Originally owned by theologian and famed scholar Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758).
1 Spanish Real Coin, 1774 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Money, Coin			1774		1 Spanish Real Coin, 1774 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19574 Type: Object, Money, Coin Date: 1774 Description: 1 Spanish real, minted 1774. Most likely in royal mint in Mexico City. Engraving reads "Carlos III, by the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies." Sillhouette of Carlos III on front, royal coat of arms on back. Found in Hayward's garden, Beech Hill MDI in 1943.
Sale Item specifications Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pattern					Sale Item specifications Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19542 Type: Object, Pattern Description: One hand written sheet showing the size specifications for various items made and sewn by the the Somesville Sewing Circle.
Apple Head Dolls Pattern Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pattern					Apple Head Dolls Pattern Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19539 Type: Object, Pattern Description: Apple head doll pattern torn out of the Country Handcrafts magazine. The pattern from the magazine has been copied onto tin tissue paper but has not been cut out.
Apron PatternSomesville Sewing Circle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pattern, Clothes Pattern					Apron PatternSomesville Sewing Circle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19538 Type: Object, Pattern, Clothes Pattern Description: Apron pattern for arpon worn by Somesville Sewing Circle during events. This is on tissue pattern paper and is very thin and fragile.
Sign for Island Lady Charters Great Harbor Maritime Museum	Object, Sign, Informational Sign	Businesses, Other Business		2000 c.	Copyright Not Evaluated	Sign for Island Lady Charters Great Harbor Maritime Museum Identifier: ghmm-1717 Type: Object, Sign, Informational Sign Subject: Businesses, Other Business Date: 2000 c. Description: Sign advertising Island Lady Charters, a charter boat and water taxi business operated by Rhonda Lee Soucie of Seal Harbor, Maine The sign advertises suggested tours and offerings
Hand painted SEA FOOD sign Great Harbor Maritime Museum	Object, Sign, Identification Sign, Signboard	Businesses, Fishery Business			Copyright Not Evaluated	Hand painted SEA FOOD sign Great Harbor Maritime Museum Identifier: ghmm-1705 Type: Object, Sign, Identification Sign, Signboard Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Hand painted sign reading SEA FOOD. Sign is painted on Masonite (or a similar product) and has a white background and black letters. The front of the sign is scratched and shows signs of age. The sign came from Stanley's Fish Market, Northeast Harbor, operated by David L. Stanley. To see a photograph showing this sign or one like it, go to https://nehl.digitalarchive.us/items/show/5993
Hand painted sign, "LOBSTERS LIVE OR BOILED" Great Harbor Maritime Museum	Object, Sign, Informational Sign	Businesses, Other Business			Copyright Not Evaluated	Hand painted sign, "LOBSTERS LIVE OR BOILED" Great Harbor Maritime Museum Identifier: ghmm-1707 Type: Object, Sign, Informational Sign Subject: Businesses, Other Business Description: Hand painted sign reading "LOBSTERS LIVE OR BOILED" Sign was used in the window of Stanley's Fish Market, Main Street, Northeast Harbor, operated by David L. Stanley. The sign consists of painted wood, with black letters on a white background. It is heavily abraded but still legible. There are visible screw holes on the front, with two vertical braces on the back. To see a photograph of this sign in the fish market go to: https://nehl.digitalarchive.us/items/show/6266 [show more]
Evening Dress Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown			1930 s	Copyright Undetermined	Evening Dress Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-732 Type: Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown Date: 1930 s Description: Red rayon crepe evening dress with gold and clear glass bead on a green yolk and collar. Keyhole in front neckline and a belt shaped bust line.
Evening gown Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown			1930 s	Copyright Undetermined	Evening gown Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-735 Type: Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown Date: 1930 s Description: Burnt orange crepe with black lace evening gown with a bow effect and Victorian revival bustle.
Postcard from MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Postcard			1995		Postcard from MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19464 Type: Object, Writing, Postcard Date: 1995 Description: Postcard dated June 1995 from Gwen and Brog (?) to Jean Fernald. Exchanges general family and community news
Harpoon or "Lilly Iron" with swivel piece on the barb Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Businesses, Fishery Business			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Harpoon or "Lilly Iron" with swivel piece on the barb Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.219.1874 Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Fishing gear, "Lilly Iron" (harpoon) from Wesley Bracy, Jr. with swiveling piece on the barb that folds flat for easy penetration, but opens crosswise for increased grip, thus preventing loss of the fish; Bruce Komusin inserted a wooden boomstick handle and secured it with rope for display purposes.
WWII Era Life Jacket Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories			Copyright Not Evaluated	WWII Era Life Jacket Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2023.649.3139 Type: Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Description: Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s.
Indigenous American Sweetgrass Basket Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Basket	Object, Other Object	Penobscot		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Indigenous American Sweetgrass Basket Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.294.1900 Type: Object, Containers, Basket Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Penobscot Description: Basket and lid, flat bottom, Indigenous American creation, made of braided sweetgrass and natural and green flat splint fiber, with a blue card inside reading "(printed) Smart Studio Antiques, Maine Street, Northeast Harbor Maine, 276-5152, (handwritten) Penobscot Indian Sweetgrass Basket, late 1800s", and on the back of the card "$145"
Antique sewing machine from the Moorfield Storey house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Needlework Machine, Sewing Machine	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Antique sewing machine from the Moorfield Storey house Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.180.1322 Type: Object, Needlework Machine, Sewing Machine Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Sewing Machine, hand/foot-operated "A & S" sewing machine on cast iron stand with three drawers and wooden work surface table and matching wooden box-like cover; the right drawer is loose and not attached to the base; all three drawers are filled with sewing notions; the sewing machine is from the Moorfield Storey household.
Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Identification Card	Organizations, Civic People			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.434.2444 Type: Object, Identification Card Subject: Organizations, Civic People Description: Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Islanders were required to carry ID cards during WW II when transiting from islands to MDI, to prove they weren't spies.
Hats Off Bowling Game (Phippen) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Toy	Recreation			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Hats Off Bowling Game (Phippen) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2017.397.2172 Type: Object, Toy Subject: Recreation Description: Game board, child, Board game, "Hats Off Bowling Game" with wooden pegs that swivel, bowling balls missing. Copyright MCMXLIV by Transogram Company, Inc. , from Montgomery Ward. Marjorie and Les Phippen's children were Paul, Louise, and one other. They were born on GCI and used to live on GCI year round.
Quilt by Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley (1874-1944) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	People	Leah Stanley		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Quilt by Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley (1874-1944) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.406.2183 Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: People Creator: Leah Stanley Description: Quilt. Red and white (or beige) squares, 73" x 81" with solid white (or beige) reverse; filled with cotton batting. 14 5" x 6" squares long by 15 5"x6" squares wide. Each white square has a red embroidered flower, vegetable, bird, human figure, or animal in it. Donor states quilt was found in house when the property was bequeathed to the Heliker-LaHotan Foundation by Robert LaHotan's will and trust. Donor believes the quilt was made by Leah Stanley (Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley 1874-1944) who lived in the house with her husband Lewis Stanley. Quilt was displayed in 2006 GCIHS quilt exhibit. [show more]
Fire Department Helmets Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Hat	Organizations, Civic People			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Fire Department Helmets Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.278.2019 Type: Object, Clothing, Hat Subject: Organizations, Civic People Description: Used by Herman Savage and Wilfred Bunker. Two oval metal helmets painted red; adjustable webbed fabric supports with metal rivets inside; raised staples on interior of brim with fabric chin strips in place. Helmets used by GCI volunteer fire department ca. 1948 when the fire department was formed. Helmet (A): Red outside, white inside; "C.I.V.D." painted in white on exterior; handwritten inside the rim "H. Savage" (Herman Savage). Savage was a teenage volunteer fire department member. Helmet (B):Red outside, red inside; "W.A.B." painted in yellow on exterior; no initials inside. Wilfred Allison Bunker would have been in his late 20s in 1948. These may have been WWII helmets adapted for use by the fire department. Badly rusted and paint flaking and peeling. (See also 2014.278.2020 CIVD documents from 1950-1960s.) (See also photo of firefighters taken ca. January 1951-1953 with identifications, printed copy stored with item 2021 - box 49.) [show more]
Indigenous American stone tools: 10 arrowheads, flakes, projectile points, and knife blade Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Knife	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Indigenous American stone tools: 10 arrowheads, flakes, projectile points, and knife blade Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.214.1906 Type: Object, Knife Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Native American tools: a random collection of 10 stone pieces without provenience: 1 raw stone, 6 arrowheads, 2 flakes, 1 knife blade: some of these artifacts were loaned by individuals, and one projectile point (the longest one, black) was found on GCI on May 25, 2008 by a visitor. Others may not be local points, some perhaps New Jersey origin. One 2" stone knife blade, broken, black (not obsidian) found GCI 2011 by visitor and later donated to GCIHS. (See Abbe Museum on MDI for collection of Native American artifacts from archaeological excavations on GCI.) [show more]

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