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Stereocard Basket Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Basket		late e 19th c.	Stereocard Basket Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18367 Type: Object, Containers, Basket Date: late e 19th c. Description: Natural wood finish on hand carved wood. Carved piece in center separates two sides.
Stationery card with photograph by George Daniell Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Notecard	George Daniell		Stationery card with photograph by George Daniell Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12126 Type: Object, Writing, Notecard Creator: George Daniell Description: Stationery card with photograph by George Daniell, printed in 1996 by Borealis Press. Photo shows Daniell leaning back in boat with legs spread. Note says that picture was taken on Grand Manan in 1938. Studio in Trenton, ME
Brown suede shoes belonging to Lili Kraus Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe		1970-80	Brown suede shoes belonging to Lili Kraus Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12296 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Date: 1970-80 Description: Pair of brown suede woman's shoes, approx. size 7. Belonged to pianist Lili Kraus. Susannah Jones: "These shoes belonged to Lili Kraus, world-class pianist. She was a neighbor and close friend when we lived in Burnsville, North Carolina from 1970 to 1987, the year that Lili Kraus died. I inherited her shoes because they were a perfect fit. What a thrill it has been to walk in this great artist's shoes." Four gold metal rings for brown shoe laces on each shoe. Heels approx. 1.5 inches in height. [show more]
Infant's shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe			Infant's shoe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12917 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Description: Single infant's shoe with laces. Top half is white kid; lower half is black leather. Leather brown sole is very worn, with a hole at the toe.
Brown lace-women's leather shoes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Shoe			Brown lace-women's leather shoes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16430 Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Description: Pair of brown, lace-up, high-heeled woman's shoes; leather soles. Marked "Crossen Shoe"
Southwest Harbor Town sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Sign			Southwest Harbor Town sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13545 Type: Object, Sign Description: Wooden sign with Southwest Harbor carved on both sides. Painted dark brown. Location where it was hung is not known. Letter approx. 3 1/8 to 3 1/4 high.
Sign for Dr. Sawyer's Office Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Advertising Sign, Trade Sign			Sign for Dr. Sawyer's Office Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12295 Type: Object, Advertising Sign, Trade Sign Description: Tin sign for Dr. Sawyer's Office. Faded brown/gold lettering and border, with black background. Finger points to right; holes for nails or screws. Painted black - nail holes in each corners and center of each side. Gold lettering and gold stripe in edge. Reads, “Dr. C.M. Sawyer’s Office Up Stairs.” Sawyer had office in Southwest Harbor in the late 19th century into the twentieth. Sign was taken from the Freeman-Wall’s house on Wesley Avenue in Southwest Harbor next door to Freeman’s store.Taken down by Jerry Craige owner of house in 1976. Sawyer’s Office reached by enclosed staircase in back of the building. [show more]
Somes House sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Advertising Sign, Trade Sign			Somes House sign Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13520 Type: Object, Advertising Sign, Trade Sign Description: Somes House sign, advertising "Afternoon Teas, Lobster and Chicken Dinners". Wood surface painted white with raised letters in blue.
3 Skimmers Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Metalworking, Skimmer			3 Skimmers Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17034 Type: Object, Metalworking, Skimmer Description: Used to skim milk 5/20/08 annotation by Michael Shook - Start This item has been cataloged 3 times: In chronological order: 001-102-597 (#1) 008.021.010 (#2 - with two other cream skimmers) 001-102.1 (#3 this is the number marked on the object) I'm not changing any of these: There may be references to #1 and #3. Removing #2 messes up the other objects in that Accession 5/20/08 annotation by Michael Shook - End
Cream skimmer with oval pattern Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Dairy Tool, Cream Skimmer			Cream skimmer with oval pattern Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11438 Type: Object, Dairy Tool, Cream Skimmer Description: Cream skimmer with oval pattern 5/20/08 annotation by Michael Shook - Start This item has been cataloged 3 times: In chronological order: 001-102-598 (#1) 008.021.010 (#2 - with two other cream skimmers) 001-102.2 (#3 this is the number marked on the object) I'm not changing any of these: There may be references to #1 and #3. Removing #2 messes up the other objects in that Accession 5/20/08 annotation by Michael Shook - End
Ship’s Whistle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Water Transporation, Watercraft Whistle, Ship Whistle			Ship’s Whistle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17682 Type: Object, Water Transporation, Watercraft Whistle, Ship Whistle Description: Metal handle pushed whistle down much like a bellow. Forces air out of tin whistle at top. Air comes in through hole underneath. Hook keeps whistle closed. Brass tacks hold leather to wood. Attached tin plate reads, “J.H. Rowe Co. General agents Gloucester, Mass. Pat. Pending”.
Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Painting, Paint		c 1820-30	Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17630 Type: Object, Painting, Paint Date: c 1820-30 Description: Olive in color. Sunburst in oval panel on obverse and reverse. Marked Keen. Made by Keene-Marlboro-Street Glass Works in Keene, New Hampshire. Donor info - found in barn of David Wasgatt house in Beech Hill (built approximately 1792). Bottle was half full of hardened varnish.
Tool Box Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Tool Container, Toolbox		unknown	Tool Box Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17629 Type: Object, Tool Container, Toolbox Date: unknown Description: Wooden chest with mitered corners. Wooden molding plane painted black. Small tray on left. Advertising label reads, “The Boys Star Tool Chest Containing a Choice Assortment of Tools.” Picture of elves getting into mischief and industrious boys using tools.
Unknown Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Unidentified Object			Unknown Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17623 Type: Object, Unidentified Object Description: Use unknown. Long wooden piece tapers to rounded point at bottom. Two holes drilled in wood. Narrower piece of wood at top with wooden pin inserted. 2009: Skip Brack at Liberty Tool Museum does not know how this would have been used - thought it was probably intended for a very specific use.
Wooden handles, pins of various sizes, small wrench Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener			Wooden handles, pins of various sizes, small wrench Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17622 Type: Object, Fastener Description: Unknown item, (awl?) perhaps for repairing something (shoes? boots?). Consists of two wooden handles, approx. 4" overall, 1 small wrench (2.5" long overall), and 6 needle-like things that may insert in the wooden handles. Brought in box with label, "Wilsnap Fashion's Fastener". Found in building that housed old general store in Seal Harbor.
Soapdish Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Soap Container, Soap Dish			Soapdish Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17621 Type: Object, Soap Container, Soap Dish Description: White china with rose colored print. Pattern - oriental building with willow trees. Flowers in large vase. Floral border.
Horse Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pull Toy			Horse Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17619 Type: Object, Pull Toy Description: Small tin horse very crude. Two halves of the horse fit together. Four legs of thin tin slide inside slits cut in body. Tin harness straps attached to head and extend beyond tail.
Horse Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Pull Toy			Horse Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17620 Type: Object, Pull Toy Description: Horse mounted on wooden platform with wheels. Hold for string to pull horse in platform. Made of stuffed burlap with hair attached. Hooves made of wood. Eyes made of round pins on nail heads. No tail. Donor info - found in attic of A.C. Fernald house.
Ice Gripper Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Grip Safety			Ice Gripper Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17618 Type: Object, Armaments, Grip Safety Description: Pair of ice grippers worn on shoes. Four spikes on bottom. One has leather toe strap attached with copper wire. Piece of hemp attached to wire. Leather stiff. Donor info - from Fred Wiggin House in Town Hill.
Model of Chebacco Boat Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Model	Muzzy, Duane	2014	Model of Chebacco Boat Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17616 Type: Object, Model Creator: Muzzy, Duane Date: 2014 Description: Model of Chebacco boat that brought Abraham Somes to Mount Desert Island in 1761. Built by D. Muzzy in 2014. In glass case 20" x 22" x 6.5." Scale: 1:20.
Oars Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Water Transporation, Oar, Steering Oar			Oars Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17615 Type: Object, Water Transporation, Oar, Steering Oar Description: Long curved oars with flat square blade. One oar tipped with copper and the other with tin. Leather hand grips. Leather wrapped in middle of oar for the oar locks. Donor info - came from house of Chester Rich in Somesville. Rich married a Smith of Somesville. Marked H.L. Smith.
Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper			Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17611 Type: Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper Description: Infant’s undersuit. Button crotch and button placket.
Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper			Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17612 Type: Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper Description: Infant’s undersuit. Button crotch and button placket.
Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper			Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17610 Type: Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper Description: Infant’s undersuit. Cream color. Button crotch. Straps button over shoulder. Tiny bows on each shoulder strap.
Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper			Undersuit Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17609 Type: Object, Clothing, Pajamas, Sleeper Description: Infant’s undersuit. Cream color. Button crotch and button placket.

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