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Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date	Rights
Small metal kerosene heater Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater	Object, Other Object			Copyright Not Evaluated	Small metal kerosene heater Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1249 Type: Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
Worm tool: large iron corkscrew Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Worm tool: large iron corkscrew Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.116.1116 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
Antique padlock Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Antique padlock Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1118 Type: Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.241.1969 Type: Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
Pencil sharpener ca. 1890 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Pencil sharpener ca. 1890 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.285.2033 Type: Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com) [show more]
Wood mallet Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Woodworking, Mallet	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wood mallet Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1132 Type: Object, Woodworking, Mallet Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding
Tommy Sticker: brass candle holder with metal spikes Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Candleholder	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Tommy Sticker: brass candle holder with metal spikes Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.116.1130 Type: Object, Furnishings, Candleholder Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, "Tommy Sticker", a brass candle holder with metal spikes on the bottom and side, to be forced into a wooden wall, beam, etc. to provide light while leaving hands free
Folding ruler made of wood and brass Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Ruler	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Folding ruler made of wood and brass Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1119 Type: Object, Ruler Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, wood and brass folding ruler; makers mark: STANLEY No 54
Large metal peavey or cant hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Forestry, Logging Hook	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Large metal peavey or cant hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1285 Type: Object, Forestry, Logging Hook Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, large metal C-shaped hook, probably from a peavey or cant hook, for rolling and moving logs
Compass with pencil Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Drafting Instrument, Drafting Compass	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Compass with pencil Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1134 Type: Object, Drafting Instrument, Drafting Compass Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, compass, with pencil, used to draw arcs and perhaps measure distances on maps; makers mark: S. COPELAND, PAT. MA???
Iron pot with fire starter Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Iron pot with fire starter Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1258 Type: Object, Containers Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Pot, kerosene pot with fire starter
Sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Thimble	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1257 Type: Object, Thimble Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, leather sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas.
Large pulley with metal hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Mechanical, Pulley	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Large pulley with metal hook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.214.1916 Type: Object, Mechanical, Pulley Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, large pulley with metal hook
Table Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Table	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Table Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.302.2058 Type: Object, Furnishings, Table Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Table. Wicker, circular, beige; and table cloth: white with sunflower border.
Sitz Bath that belonged to Moorfield Storey Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Plumbing Fixture, Bathtub, Sitz Bath	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Sitz Bath that belonged to Moorfield Storey Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.228.1370 Type: Object, Plumbing Fixture, Bathtub, Sitz Bath Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Furniture. Sitz Bath 27" diameter; belonged to Moorfield Storey
Sword made from a swordfish bill Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Sword	Object, Art	Rena A. Percy	1908	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Sword made from a swordfish bill Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2016.343.2109 Type: Object, Armaments, Sword Subject: Object, Art Creator: Rena A. Percy Date: 1908 Description: Sword made from swordfish bill, with woven rope handle with remains of gilt in several spots, large red bow, and painted nautical scene. From left to right along the blade the painting shows a lighthouse, schooners, swordfish, seagull, flower, and a scroll with "Rena A. Percy", and date "July 19, 1908" towards the tip. Painting is peeling and flaking in some areas. On reverse, peeling paint remains near hilt but no evidence of painting on the rest of the blade. The Rena A. Percy was a schooner under Master Willis G.[E?] Bunker, with a crew of 14, (#200857?), either 78 or 46 Gross Tons, measuring 76.5/ 21.6/ 9.4. Built in 1904 in East Boothbay and used for dory trawling around Jonesport and elsewhere - (http://www.cranberryisles.com/photos/ci_notes.html - Cranberry Islands Notes by Chuck Liebow). Willis Bunker (1855-1915) was the uncle of donor's husband Linden "Tud" Bunker. Note states: "Sword came from Percy's house, Winslow Bunker's father." (In 2016, this would be the house owned by the Sullivan's.) [show more]
Carved walking stick Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Walking Stick	Object, Art People	Sam Chapman		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Carved walking stick Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1304 Type: Object, Walking Stick Subject: Object, Art People Creator: Sam Chapman Description: Artifact, carved walking stick made by Sam Chapman
Wooden wedge with handle, perhaps a basket splint gauge Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wooden wedge with handle, perhaps a basket splint gauge Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.214.1905 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, one-piece wooden wedge shape with handle, similar to a spatula or paddle, worn but not stained. Perhaps a basket splint gauge.
Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Vintage mystery object/tool wood and leather Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.214.1868 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Unknown object of unknown purpose, U-shaped wooden base; on top it has a wooden "handle" (perhaps) and a nail, and between those it is partially covered with leather rudely but securely tacked on; the leather has cut marks across it, and deep cuts along both sides
Boatbuilding tool or garden weeder (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			Copyright Not Evaluated	Boatbuilding tool or garden weeder (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1286 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, boatbuilding tool or weeder for a garden?
Wooden tool with eyelet (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wooden tool with eyelet (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1298 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, wooden tool with eyelet (unknown name)
Y-shaped tool with points on all three ends (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Y-shaped tool with points on all three ends (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1288 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, Y-shaped with points on all three ends (unknown name)
Wood tamper or sewing needle (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Other Object	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Wood tamper or sewing needle (unknown) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1290 Type: Object, Other Object Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, wooden tamper (if held on thin end) or sewing needle (if held on thick end)
Metal jug Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Metal jug Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1343 Type: Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Metal jug, sides and bottom wrapped in wood, with cork, on metal bottom BOSTON CAN CO
Glass jug Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug	Object, Other Object			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Glass jug Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1345 Type: Object, Containers, Vessel, Jug Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Large glass jug with a screw-on metal top containing a spring-activated valve to release the contents, which was probably kerosene

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