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  • Bar Harbor Historical Society
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Men's Overcoat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Overcoat, Chesterfield
  • People
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Overcoat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Formal black wool chesterfield overcoat with silk lapels. Worn by Ben Hadley.
Men's Three Piece Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • Haskel and Jones
  • 1894-04
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Three Piece Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black calvary twill three piece suit with a cutaway coat (.01), a single breasted vest (.02) and trousers(.03). Vest label reads: "Haskell and Jones, Portland Maine" and in the pants the date is written. Belonged to Dr. R. W. Wakefield
Kronprinzessin Cecilie Railing Piece
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Kronprinzessin Cecilie Railing Piece
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Block of railing from the German liner ship the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Gold plaque attached says "Teakwood Rail from the U.S.S. Mount Vernon 1917 - 1940". The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was given the name U.S.S. Mount Vernon when it was seized by the U.S. government at the start of WWI.
Ceremonial Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • Places, Road
  • 1932-07-23
  • Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ceremonial Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal scissors with engraved handle. Used in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Cadillac Mountain Summit Road.
Illustrated Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Tomah - Sabattis Tomah (1873 - 1954)
  • 1900 - 1920 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Illustrated Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Large birch bark basket with various boarder designs going along top and bottom edge. Created by Sabattis Tomah, son of Passamaquoddy artist Tomah Joseph.
Clear Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • none
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Clear Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small clear glass vase with two thin handles at the top.
Large Scallop Shaped Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Large Scallop Shaped Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Orange tortoise shell hair pin with a scalloped end embedded with rhinestones. See matching hair pin in set. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Varying sized of white paper with blue type. Larger sheet reads "Beatrix Farrand Landscape Gardener Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Smaller sheets read "Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Last pieces of stationary in which Farrand refers to herself as "Landscape Gardener".
Women's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • none
  • 1930 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Green straw hat with orange and lilac cloth flowers. Worn by a Mrs. Wakefield.
Photograph Portrait of George B Dorr
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph Portrait of George B Dorr
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and White photograph portrait of George B Dorr.
Ralph Everett Bragdo Baby Walker
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Walker, Baby Walker
  • none
  • 1906
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ralph Everett Bragdo Baby Walker
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wooden baby walker used by Ralph Everett Bragdon.
Ralph Everett Bragdon Baby Photo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1906-05
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ralph Everett Bragdon Baby Photo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Photo of baby Ralph Everett Bragdon in a baby walker.
Brewer Children Portrait
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1901
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Brewer Children Portrait
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Portrait of the four Brewer childre, Christal, Winifred, Nancy, and Dorothy Brewer who summered at the Redwood Cottage in Bar Harbor.
Fownes Children's Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove
  • none
  • Fownes Brothers & Co.
  • 1880 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Fownes Children's Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pair of white leather gloves for children. Botton on wrist has a depiction of a hand and "Fownes London" written on edge.
Wooden Highchair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair, Highchair
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Wooden Highchair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Natural wood highchair with spindle back and a wicker seat. Wheels on bottom.
Casino Boxing Ticket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
  • none
  • 1920 - 19560 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Casino Boxing Ticket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Student ticket for the Bobby Jones vs. Jimmy Dugan boxing match on the 23rd of January at the Bar Harbor Casino. Ticket contains information about the match.
"The Bar Harbor Blue Book and Mount Desert Guide"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Directory, Business Directory
  • Places, Island
  • Bee - Albet Wilson Bee II (1854 - 1949)
  • 1881
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Book with blue cover and in gilded text: "The Bar Harbor Blue Book and Mount Desert Guide 1881". Contains addresses and guide book with advertisements.
Photo of a Boy and his Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of a Boy and his Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Boy in a black uniform holding his bike upright against a staged background.
Photo of Girl Under Christmas Tree
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Girl Under Christmas Tree
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Sepia tone photo of a young girl holding a doll with a Christmas tree in the background
Photo of Child with Toy Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Child with Toy Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Photo in a foldable cardboard frame depicting a boy in white on a toy bike.
Photo of Child With Bonnet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Child With Bonnet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Oval Photo of a child in a coat and bonnet with a hand warmer leaning against a chair.
Alphia Doll and Storybook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • 1880
  • Copyright Undetermined
Alphia Doll and Storybook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Bisque head and limbs with cloth body, red hair, glass eyes, and painted brows. Wearing a red plaid dress, tule and purple cloth bonnet, and has molded and painted shoes. Doll belonged to Maybelle Gonya, who gave it the matching address book. Doll is named Alphia. Doll (.01) and Storybook (.02)
Composition Baby Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Composition Baby Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Composition head and limbs with painted features and molded blonde hair. Partial composition and cloth body. Wearing a white gown with lace trim, trousers, and a white lace hood. No maker's mark.
Horsman "Baby Dimples" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • E.I. Horsman Company
  • 1928 - 1930
  • Copyright Undetermined
Horsman "Baby Dimples" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Composition head with blue sleeping eyes, open mouth with teeth, and molded painted blonde hair. Composition limbs with a cloth body. Wears a polka dot dress with a red bow and stripe. Maker's mark reads "E.I.H. Co. Inc."
Composition Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • 1930 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Composition Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Full composition doll with feathered brows, sleeping eyes, open mouth with teeth, and curly blonde hair. Wears a pink dress with white lace around neckline and cuffs. Has tink shoes, white socks, and a sunhat with a flower pin. No maker's mark. May have been a Shirley Temple look-a-like doll.
Huedbach Koppelsdorf "My Fairy" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • Huedback Koppelsdorf Doll Company
  • 1920
  • Copyright Undetermined
Huedbach Koppelsdorf "My Fairy" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Bisque socket head with blue galss sleeping eyes, open mouth, feathered brows, painted and fake lashes. Wears a white gown with pink embroidered detail and a white cloak. Maker's mark reads" Huedback Koppelsdorf 300 2/0 Germany."
JDK Kestner Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • JDK Kestner Doll Company
  • 1860 - 1930
  • Copyright Undetermined
JDK Kestner Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Bisque head with blonde hair, open mouth, glass brown sleeping eyes, painted features including eyelashes. Wearing a white gown with a floral pattern and a green bonnet. Makers mark on nape of neck reads "257. JDK." and below on the doll's back reads "Made in Germany 44"
Milk Pail
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Dairy Tool, Milking Pail
  • 1880 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Milk Pail
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal milk pail with a cap and wooden handle.
Handled Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Tailor's Iron
  • 1880 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Handled Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Iron which was heated on the stove and has handle which can be swapped out.
Handleless Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Tailor's Iron
  • 1800 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Handleless Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Iron without a handle so that removable handles could be swapped off with others being heated on the stove.
Seltzer bottle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Serving Bottle, Seltzer Bottle
  • none
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Seltzer bottle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Glass seltzer bottle with writing "Spring Company, Red Rock, Bar Harbor"
2010.00.009
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Extracting Tool, Juicer, Fruit Press
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
2010.00.009
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two piece metal lemon juicer; presser handle over straight sided container with spout.
Savoy Toilet Paper
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toilet Paper
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Stone & Forsyth of Boston and New York
  • 1893 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Savoy Toilet Paper
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
High quality "Savoy" toilet paper from Malvern Hotel; stack of flat sheets; package is white with navy blue lettering; manufactured in Boston and New York by Stone & Forsyth
Burned Tea Cups
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Cup, Teacup
  • Events, Fire
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Burned Tea Cups
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two cups burned in the Fire of 1947, hotel china by Mitchell & Woodbury of Boston, white with green trim near rims.
Child's Toy Car Burned in 1947 Fire
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • Events, Fire
  • 1947
  • Copyright Undetermined
Child's Toy Car Burned in 1947 Fire
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal charred relic found in the ruins of the Fire of 1947.
Three Bar Harbor Fire Department Fireman Hat Insignias
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Insignia Badge
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
(.01) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "ENGINE" (.02) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "HOSE" (.03) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "LADDER" All with a 4 petal cutout
Dodge's Guide Book and Map
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • Places, Island
  • Ezra Herrick Dodge
  • 1874-06
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dodge's Guide Book and Map
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Guidebook of Mount Desert Island writen by Ezra Herrick Dodge. Title page read's: "Dodge's Guide Book and Map to and over Mount Desert Island by E. H. Dodge, of Tremont (Mt. Desert), Me. Portland: Loring, Short and Harmon. June, 1872"
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.
Bangor and Bar Harbor Steamboat Stock Certificate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Stock Certificate
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
  • 1895-12-19
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Certificate for six shares of the Bangor & Bar Harbor Steamboat Co. made out to a Miss Roberts on December 19, 1895.
Captain's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • 1900 - 1920
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Captain's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hat belonging to Captain Joseph L Norton. Navy blue with gold "Captain" embroidered on front above gold band.
Etched Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Richard Love
  • 2000 c
  • Maine
  • Copyright Undetermined
Etched Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Birch bark etched basket. Made by Penobscot artist Richard Love. Lid (.01) and Base (.02)
Pineapple Basket with Leaf Lid
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Theresa Neptune Gardner (1935 - 2004)
  • Copyright Undetermined
Pineapple Basket with Leaf Lid
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pineapple souvenir basket made by Passamaquoddy basket maker Theresa Neptune Gardner. Lid (.01) and Base (.02)
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton
  • 1900 -1920
  • Copyright Undetermined
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with latches, handles, and strapping. Owned by Mary Cadwalader Jones.
Miniature Blue Glass Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Miniature Blue Glass Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small clear vase tinted blue.
Leather Portfolio and Key
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Leather Portfolio and Key
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Beatrix Farrand's black leather portfolio with matching leather insert. Portfolio has tabs which are labeled "Unanswered", "Answered", "Unpaid", and "Paid". Outside of both the portfolio and insert are initialed "BJ" for Beatrix Jones, her maiden name. Small paper envelope labeled "key" contains the small key which goes to the portfolio. Portfolio "A" (.01), Portfolio "B" (.02), Key (.03) [show more]
Beatrix Farrand's Folding Kodak Camera
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Photographic, Camera, Box Camera
  • none
  • The Eastman Kodak Company
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand's Folding Kodak Camera
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Kodak folding pocket camera used by Beatrix Farrand at her Reef Point Estate.
Beaded Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Evening Bag
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beaded Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Purse with beaded floral pattern and beaded fringe on bottom. Metallic clasp and chain strap. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
White Leather Gloves Right (.01) and Left (.02)
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove, Evening Glove
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
White gloves owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Rhinestone Chocker Necklace
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Jewelry, Necklace, Choker
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Rhinestone Chocker Necklace
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Choker style black ribbon necklace, embedded with rhinestones. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Large Tortoise Shell Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Large Tortoise Shell Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Orange tortoise shell hairpin with squared end embedded with rhinestones. See matching hairpin in set. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Potpourri Sachets
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Sachet
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Potpourri Sachets
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two small sachets; one in a flower print (1998.00.008) and the other in blue thin cloth with lace edges (1998.00.009). One Large sachet embroidered (1998.00.010) with the initials MCJ for Mary Cadwalader Jones, Beatrix Farrand's mother.
Ivory Handled Button Hook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Buttonhook
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ivory Handled Button Hook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal button hook with an ivory handle.
White Bureau Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Furniture Runner, Table Runner
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
White Bureau Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White bureau scarf embroidered with an "E.W." and owned by Edith Wharton, Beatrix Farrand's Aunt.
Metal Engraved Hair Clip
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Metal Engraved Hair Clip
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Sterling silver spring hair clip engraved with an overlapping "BJ" standing for Beatrix Jones, Beatrix Farrand's maiden name.
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • People
  • Places, Garden
  • 1953-06
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pamphlet titled "Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" published by the Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor Maine in June 1953. Vol. I, No. 10. Has a black and white image of a flower in a vase titled "Hybrid Tea Rose Innocence". Photograph by Sewall Brown.
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Decoratively engraved metal scissors owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Beatrix Farrand Portrait Photographs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Portrait Photographs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two black and white photograph portraits of Beatrix Farrand set inside a brown leather folding portfolio. Portfolio is decorated with an embossed and gilded boarder. Photograph of Beatrix Farrand in light top (.01) and Photograph of Beatrix Farrand in dark top (.02)
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small brown leather folding portfolio with a black and white portrait of Max Farrand, husband of Beatrix Farrand.
Photograph of Beatrix and Max Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Beatrix and Max Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white image of Beatrix and Max Farrand taken at Reef Point Estate.
Photograph of Beatrix Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1940 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Beatrix Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of Beatrix Farrand standing outside.
Photograph of Mary Cadwalader Jones
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Mary Cadwalader Jones
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed black and white photograph of Mary Cadwalader Jones (mother of Beatrix Farrand) wearing a full-length white gown, a large hat, a black shawl, and carrying a parasol.
White Porcelain Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • none
  • 1900 - 1945 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
White Porcelain Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White porcelain with blue bands, trumpet shape. Originally owned by George B Dorr and purchased by Beatrix Farrand upon his death.
Decorative Flower Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Decorative Flower Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy and turquoise decorative plate which is shaped and painted to resemble a flower.
Bar Harbor Gardening Club Silver Award Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1953
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Silver plate gifted to the Bar Harbor gardening club by Beatrix Farrand to be the award for the best single roses category, then given to Mary Hodgkins as an prize for her single rose. Text engraved on plate reads: "A gift to the Bar Harbor Garden Club from Beatrix Farrand owner of Reef Point Gardens An award to be given annually for the best exhibit of Single Roses 1953"
Black Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove, Evening Glove
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black medium-length cloth gloves, evening wear. Right (.01) and Left (.02)
Black and White Silk Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Scarf
  • none
  • 1920 - 1940c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black and White Silk Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white silk scarf, pattern resembles geometric ladder design with gold.
Dark Brown Fur Wrap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Outerwear
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dark Brown Fur Wrap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Dark brown mink fur wrap.
Black Silk Velvet Dress With Black Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • none
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Silk Velvet Dress With Black Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Full length black velvet dress with full length lace inset sleeves
Black Velvet Dress With White Lace Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • none
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Velvet Dress With White Lace Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Full length black velvet dress, lace collar with black bows, inset black lace 3/4 length sleeves.
Black Uniform Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Uniform Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy uniform tam, black felt, owned by Tyler Proctor Sr.
Hat Box with Fifth Avenue Scene
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Accessory Box, Hatbox
  • Dobb's Fifth Avenue Hats
  • 1919
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hat Box with Fifth Avenue Scene
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hat box from Dobb's Fifth Avenue, New York. Side of box has scenes from Fifth Avenue.
Black Parasol
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Umbrella, Parasol
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Parasol
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black fabric parasol with folding black handle. Used in Bar Harbor by Emily Drayton Taylor.
Women's Short Brimmed Hat with Feathers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Short Brimmed Hat with Feathers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black velvet hat with short brim and decorative sequins, flowers, vines, and feathers.
Women's Top Hat with Roses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Top Hat with Roses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Velvet black hat with decorative roses and leaves on one side.
China Vase with Handles
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Vase with Handles
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White china vase with ornate construction, floral painting, and gilded detailing. Belonged to the Ocean Cottage.
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
  • 1860 and 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wood and metal telescope (.03) and wood case (.01) presented to Captain Richard Hamor for assisting the British ship "Dominica" when it had caught fire on August 3rd, 1860. Corresponding letter(.02) is from the Royal Admiralty explaining the incident and how Richard Hamor and Aaron S. Lanfor both were awarded telescopes in thanks for their help. It is addressed to R.W. Gillen and dated 8th August, 1958.
Men's Morning Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Cutaway Coat
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Morning Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black wool twill cutaway coat. Found in the pocket was an invitation for Jack Baker to the 1965 40 Hayseeers' Ball (Way Bak Ball).
Men's Cutaway Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Cutaway Coat
  • International Tailor Company NY Chicago
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Cutaway Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black treed wool cutaway coat. Label reads: "Made to Order; by the international tailor company NY Chicago"
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Frock Coat
  • The Continental
  • 1905 - 1920
  • Copyright Undetermined
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Knights Templar frock coat with the label "The Continental" and Knights Templar crosses on sleeves.
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Frock Coat
  • People
  • 1924
  • Copyright Undetermined
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Knights of Templar double breasted frock coat with black velvet buttons with a Knights Templar Pin and World War service pin which says "Ben Hadley" on back. "Blanquefort" embroidered on collar. Worn by Ben Hadley in the Ellsworth branch of the Knights Templar, called "Blanquefort".
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Frock Coat
  • People
  • 1900 - 1905 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Knights Templar frock coat with black velvet buttons and Knights Templar pin and cross insignia on cuffs. Belonged to Fred J. Brewer.
Men's Formal Shirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Shirt, Dress Shirt
  • Brooks Brothers
  • 1910 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Formal Shirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Brooks Brothers white men's formal shirt.
Women's Ruffle Blouse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Shirt, Blouse
  • 1918 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Ruffle Blouse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Drop string waist blouse with ruffle collar and pocket.
Men's Summer Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1933 - 1936
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Summer Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Summer white flannel pants with button fly and a blue eagle NRA label.
Men's Summer Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1932-06-02
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Summer Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Summer white flannel pants with button zip and stand with the date on inside.
Men's White Linen Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1930 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's White Linen Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White linen pants with the name "Clayton" stamped faintly on inside.
Men's Summer Trousers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1920 - 1930 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Summer Trousers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Summer white flannel trousers.
Men's Trousers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1905
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Trousers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy flannel trousers with button fly and a buckle back.
Men's Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Men's formal black linen pants with a braided stripe.
Men's Summer Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Summer Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Summer white formal black silk and linen blend pants with a black satin stripe and button fly.
Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 - 1950 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Midnight blue wool pants with grosgrain ribbon down the side. Worn by Richard Shaw.
Unfinished Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1950 - 1960 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Unfinished Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Strapless white unfinished dress with purple velvet trim and belt.
Maxi Skirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Skirt, Maxiskirt
  • Events
  • 1970 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Maxi Skirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Blue and white boarder print brindle maxi skirt with big sash. Worn at the Way Bak Ball.
Men's Overalls
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Combination Garment, Overalls
  • Events
  • Carter's
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Overalls
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Blue cotton bib overalls with "Carter's" labels. Worn at the Way Bak Ball.
Collared Yellow Knit Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1960 - 1970 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Collared Yellow Knit Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Yellow nubby knit dress with cream knit collar and belt.
Evening Gown
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • Nona Original New York
  • 1960 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Evening Gown
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black strapless lace evening dress with ruffled trumpet skirt and green and pink satin stripes down the front. Has a "Nona" label.
Embroidered Top White Evening Gown
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • 1960 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Embroidered Top White Evening Gown
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Oyster of white satin with embroidered bodice in green and dark gold. Has a second top as an alternate option.
Blue Taffeta Evening Gown with Pearls
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • 1960 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Blue Taffeta Evening Gown with Pearls
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Blue taffeta dress lined with Pellon and has beaded pearl design.
Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • Harmay New York
  • 1960 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Aqua linen dress with graduated bands and a "Harmay" label.
Pins from Opening of Cadillac Mountain Road
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Places, Island
  • 1932-07-23
  • Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain
  • Copyright Undetermined
Pins from Opening of Cadillac Mountain Road
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two identical souvenir pins commemorating the opening of the Cadillac Mountain Road. On pin is a black and white image of the view of the road and around the edge reads "Cadillac Mountain Road Dedicated July 23, 1932". A small American flag is attached to bottom of the pin.
White Parasol with Wooden Handle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Umbrella, Parasol
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
White Parasol with Wooden Handle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White fabric parasol with a collapsible wooden and metal handle. Used in Bar Harbor by Emily Drayton Taylor.
Beaver Top Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Top Hat
  • 1880 - 1920c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beaver Top Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black top hat made of beaver fur.
Tapestry Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Evening Bag
  • 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Tapestry Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black fabric with golden floral tapestry pattern handbag with brass clasp along edges and one clasp. White beads on edge and clasp. Short chain connected on edge.
Women's Glasses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Personal, Eyeglasses
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Glasses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Silver lorgnette folding eyeglasses with detailed engraved design on handle and a dainty chain attached.
Engraved Crew Cigarette Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Cigarette Case
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1907 - 1917 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Crew Cigarette Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Silver cigarette case with an engraving across front. Belonged to passenger or crew member aboard the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie.
Footed Dish from the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Footed Dish from the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Four footed silver memorabilia dish from the ship Kronprinzessin Cecilie with engraved miniature image of the ship inside base of the bowl.
Lead Model of Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Miniature
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1907 - 1917 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Lead Model of Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small lead model of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecile. On side near the bottom of the model reads "Norddeutscher Llyod" referring to North German Llyod, the shipping company for whom the SS Kronprinzessin Cecile was built.
Souvenir Booklet from the Kronprinzessin Cecile
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1907 - 1917 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Souvenir booklet depicting scenes from the interior of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie set in various illustrated frames with labels under each photo.
"FSB" Cordial Glass
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drinking Glass, Cordial Glass
  • 1870 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"FSB" Cordial Glass
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small cordial glass made up of a clear glass sitting in silver with engraved scroll patterns on the cup and on the foot. Engraved also are the initials "FSB". Belonged to Fanny Schermerhorn Bridgham.
US Navy Spoons
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Spoon
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
US Navy Spoons
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
US Navy teaspoon (.01), round soup spoon (.02) and tablespoon (.03), engraved with scallop shell pattern on handles; back of handle engraved with U.S.N.
Butter dish with lid and spoon
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Serving Dish, Butter Dish
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Butter dish with lid and spoon
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Silver butter keeper with four parts: bowl where ice is stored (.01); top compartment with Star of David (.02); lid with two handles (.03) and spoon (.04); lid engraved with "Vinta" from the yacht "Vinta".
Blue Coast Guard Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform, Military Uniform
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Blue Coast Guard Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy blue Naval hat with pin depicting shield and crossed anchors.
Pair of Cream Pitchers from the "Liberty" Yacht
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1908 - 1911 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Pair of white cream pitchers with gilded rim and crossing flags on front with "Liberty" written below. One flag has the letter "P". From the yacht "Liberty" owned by Joseph Pulitzer.
Photograph of The Boat "Discoverer"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1924 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of The Boat "Discoverer"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed black and white photo depicting the "Discoverer" sail boat in Bar Harbor which was owned by Joseph Pulitzer.
Champagne Glasses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drinking Vessels
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Champagne Glasses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Fine stemmed crystal champagne glasses, clear non-tinted glass; property of Mrs. Eva Stotesbury
Photograph of the Yachts "Corsair" and "Oneida"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1930 - 1940 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting the yachts "Corsair IV" on the right side and "Oneida" on the left. Both ships are in Bar Harbor. "Corsair IV" was owned by J.P. Morgan.
Navy Blue China Bowl
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Navy Blue China Bowl
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Limoges china bowl. White with blue and gold edge. Gilded ornate pattern on blue. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
China Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox china plate. White with gilded edge and ring. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
China Egg Cup
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Egg Cup
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox china egg cup. White with gilded edges. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
China Sugar Bowl
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Sugar Bowl
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox china sugar bowl with two handles. White with gilded rim and handles. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
China Creamer Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Creamer Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox china creamer. White with gilded rim and handle. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
China Tea Pot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Tea Pot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox china tea pot. White with gilded rim and handle. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury. Pot (.07) and Lid (.08)
China Coffee Pot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Coffee Pot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox china coffee pot. White with gilded edges and handle. Pot (.05) and Lid (.06)
China Dish and Cover
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Dish and Cover
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox dish (.03) with cover (.04). White with gilded rims and handle on cover. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
China Tea Cup and Saucer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Service Sets
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Tea Cup and Saucer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lenox tea cup (.01) and saucer (.02). White with gilded rims and handle. Belonged to Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.
Child's Wicker Rocking Chair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair
  • 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Child's Wicker Rocking Chair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small wicker rocking chair with wicker back and armrests. Displayed with a checkered cushion which covers where original cushion sat.
Capitan's Inkwell from Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Inkwell
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Silver inkwell with an engraving of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie and the name "Cecilie" engraved under. Inkwell belonged to SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ocean liner which came to Bar Harbor August 5, 1914.
"Edna" Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
  • Miss Edna Barret's Hand Made Bags
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Edna" Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Brown quilted purse with a floral image on it. Top clasp is a gold metal with a zig-zag pattern on it. Inside label reads: "Miss Edna Barret's Hand Made Bags Mount Desert Street Dulang Cottage"
Engraved Silver-Handled Cane
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Walking Stick, Cane
  • 1893
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Silver-Handled Cane
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wood cane with a silver engraved handle. Owned by Dr. Frederic Dolbeare.
Blue and White Parasol
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Umbrella, Parasol
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Blue and White Parasol
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White cotton parasol with a blue edge that has white embroidered bows along it. Wood handle has white tassel on end.
"The Bar Harbor Fire" Oil Painting by Howe Duane Higgins
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Places, Island
  • Higgins - Howe Duane Higgins (1894 - 1974)
  • 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Panoramic view of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire painted by Howe Duane Higgins and framed in a ornate gilded frame.
Interior of Mercer Cottage Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1920
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Interior of Mercer Cottage Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white sepia tone photo of the interior of the Mercer Cottage.
Watercolor Painting "Bass Cottage"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Watercolor Painting "Bass Cottage"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Watercolor painting of the summer cottage "Bass Cottage" with a dedication on the lower left which reads: "Love Roy and Helene" and has the artist signature "Hallowell" on the lower right.
Edison Triumph Phonograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Phonograph
  • none
  • Edison Phonograph Company
  • 1901 - 1902
  • Copyright Undetermined
Edison Triumph Phonograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Triumph phonograph made by the Edison Phonograph Company. Includes an oak box with a crank handle and a large morning glory horn with painted flowers and leaves. Decal on box reads "Edison Triumph Phonograph".
Flintlock Pistol Lamp and Shade
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Flintlock Pistol Lamp and Shade
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Lamp with a flintlock pistol as a base and fixture (.01) for two lightbulbs. Has a blue circular shade (.02)with gilded vine pattern around top and bottom. Originally from the Bar Harbor Club
High Back Cane Chair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
High Back Cane Chair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Scrolled dark wood with elaborate carved leaf design and cane wicker inset on back and seat.
Set of Vases with Cobalt and Gold Details
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Set of Vases with Cobalt and Gold Details
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two Identical vases with small handles on the sides, white background with gilded floral design, and blue geometric pattern.
Small Pump Organ
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Organ
  • none
  • 1850 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Small Pump Organ
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Veneered wood two pedal organ with a folding top and scrolled leg supports.
Atwater Kent Radio
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Radio
  • none
  • Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company
  • 1934
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Atwater Kent Radio
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Veneered wood radio with four knobs, a brass station indicator and a screened speaker. Five tube radio for standard and short waves.
Hand Tinted Photo of USS Constitution
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Vessels, Naval Vessel
  • 1931
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hand Tinted Photo of USS Constitution
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hand-tinted black and white photograph of the USS Constitution in Bar Harbor.
Photo of A.V. Wilson and Airplane
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1890 - 1908
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of A.V. Wilson and Airplane
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photo depicting several people gathered around a bi-wing airplane made by Alexander V. Wilson who used to do aviation experiments in Bar Harbor.
Photo of SS George Washington
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1933-08-27
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of SS George Washington
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black & white photo of steamship SS George Washington at sea, no humans visible, two stacks. In document frame. Writing on lower right-hand corner read: "U.S.S. George Washington at Bar Harbor. Aug 27 1933. Browns Studio Hulls Cove."
Hand Colored Panorama Photo of Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Town
  • 1902
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hand Colored Panorama Photo of Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hand colored black & white panoramic view of Bar Harbor with Porcupine Islands in the distance. Architecture visible. Matted and framed.
Photo of Bar Harbor Express
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Transportation, Automobile
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Bar Harbor Express
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black & white photo depicting the Bar Harbor Express Railroad train leaving Mt. Desert Ferry. Locomotive under full steam with exhaust clearly visible and is along shoreline.
Photograph of SS Iroquois
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1930 c.
  • Acadia National Park
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of SS Iroquois
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and White photograph of SS Iroquois run aground on Bald Porcupine Island portrays spectators at ship's rail & on rocky beach
Handkerchief from SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Handkerchief
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
  • Bar Harbor
  • No Copyright - United States
Handkerchief from SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed handkerchief souvenir of the German ship SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie with embroidered image of the steamship in tan, yellow, white & red floss. Embroidered texts reads: "N.D.L Kronprinzessin Cecilie", N.D.L Stands for Norddeutscher Lloyd, the German shipping company,
Framed photo of SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie and newspaper article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
  • Bar Harbor
  • No Copyright - United States
Description:
Framed combination of photograph & two columns of newspaper story which describes the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ship arriving & hiding out in Bar Harbor. The photo depicts ship off Shore Path, spectators & dog.
Painting of Steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Reprint of a painting portraying fisherman & boat, a woman & boy with nets & row boat in foreground and in the background the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Has name of the ship on bottom of frame.
Square Grand Piano
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Piano, Grand Piano
  • Henry F. Miller Boston
  • 1900 - 1930c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Square Grand Piano
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Henry F. Miller grand piano with scrolled legs, a music holder, and a hinged folding top cover. Played by Ignacy Paderewski in the Building of Arts.
Photo of the Building of Arts and Lawn
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Cultural & Recreational Structures
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of the Building of Arts and Lawn
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed black and white photo of the old Building of the Arts with a woman sitting on the lawn in front of it.
Folding Table with Hunting Scene
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Table, Game Table
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Folding Table with Hunting Scene
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Square wooden folding table with a painting depicting men on horses with hunting dogs surrounding them getting ready for a hunt.
Children's Single Shoe
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Shoe
  • none
  • 1880 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Children's Single Shoe
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Single black leather shoe with an ankle strap.
Baptismal Gown
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown
  • none
  • 1900 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Baptismal Gown
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White christening dress with slip and embroidered neckline and hem with a star flower design.
Photo of the Steamer "Lewiston"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1868 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of the Steamer "Lewiston"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white image of the steamer paddle wheel boat "Lewiston" docked at Bar Harbor wharf. The Lewiston was the first passenger boat to make regular trips to Bar Harbor's wharf.
Rip Rap Dog Portrait
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
  • Nature, Animals
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Rip Rap Dog Portrait
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed oil painting of Rip Rap, the Springer Spaniel stud dog who was a descendant of champion dogs.
Female Porcelain Figurine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Statue, Figurine
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Female Porcelain Figurine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Porcelain figurine of a woman in pastel blue, red and white dress with a large pastel blue hat. Sits inside glass dome case. Has matching male figurine.
Male Porcelain Figurine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Statue, Figurine
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Male Porcelain Figurine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Porcelain figurine of a man dressed in pastel green and purple suit with ornate matching hat. Stands in a domed glass case. Has matching female counterpart.
Yellow Nursing Chairs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
  • none
  • 1890 - 1910 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Yellow Nursing Chairs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two identical yellow upholstered nursing chairs with natural wood frame. Wood has circular detailing. Upholstery has yellow and green floral pattern. Belonged to Joseph Pulitzer's Bar Harbor "Chatwold" Estate.
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • none
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Painted black wood toy train with an attached train car. Engine car is black with six red wheels and yellow detail of the silhouette of conductor and the text: "1492 BHRR". Second car has four red wheels and carries nine blocks of wood suspended on a wooden pole. The two sections are attached with a small metal hook.
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wooden toy train with four red painted wood wheels. Body of train has "1492 BHRR" painted on as well as a painted conductor silhouette.
Doll Carriage
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll Accessory
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Doll Carriage
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Carriage for a doll. Red painted wicker detailed basket with spindle side pieces. Four wheels and spindle handle attached with metal. Black cloth interior and collapsable hood.
Pink Upholstered Loveseat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Sofa, Love Seat
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Pink Upholstered Loveseat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Settee with wood arms and cushioned back and seat. Cushion has light floral upholstery. Back piece has wood framing which has a gold-leaf design dividing the cushion. Legs of settee have small wheels.
Men's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit, Bathing Suit
  • none
  • 1910 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Men's brown one piece pull on bathing suit. Sleeveless and a u-shaped neckline. Shorts extend to just above knees.
Women's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit, Bathing Suit
  • none
  • 1910 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black women's bathing suit V-neck collar with white lines on edges. Fitted waist but loose overall fit. Front left button closure.
Bar Harbor Horse Show Poster, 1910
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Cultural & Recreational Structures
  • 1910-08
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Horse Show Poster, 1910
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Poster for the Bar Harbor Horse Show. Poster is a Charles W. Holmes Lithograph depicting a woman with a light blue bonnet holding a parasol and holding a horse's face to her own. The Horse is poking its head out of a circle in the blank background of the print. Text of the poster reads: "Bar Harbor Horse Show Aug. 23, 24, 25 1910" In the lower left hand corner is the phrase "When Thoroughbreds Meet" and above that, next to the parasol tip, is Holmes' signature "Chas. W. Holmes". [show more]
"Maine Summer Visitors Day" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • none
  • 1935-08-16
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Maine Summer Visitors Day" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Green ink on white card stock. Program for "Maine Summer Visitors Day". Cover text reads: "Maine Summer Visitors Day Bar Harbor Maine Friday Aug. 16, 1935". Names featured in Program: Bishop Willian A. Lawrence Governor Louis J. Brann Walter Damrosch Ed Wynn Camella Ponselle George W. Wickersham Dorothy Robbins Margaret Sittig William A. Brady Doris Doe Edith Barrett Clarence Chamberlain Ruth Nichols Mitzie Green Mary Rogers Robert Fechner Mary Roberts Rinehart Henry Morganthau Keenan Wynn Owen Davis Arthur Byron Grace George Kenneth Roberts Arthur Train Bill Cunningham Charles Harrison Madame Rosa Zulalian Major Gen. Philip B. Fleming Dexter P. Cooper Capt. Donald J. Leehay Capt. John W. Lord Kenneth Wright Robert Trout [show more]
Binder of Bar Harbor Swimming Club Stock Certificates
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Stock Certificate
  • Structures, Civic, Cultural & Recreational Structures
  • 1901
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Large binder containing certificates for membership to the Bar Harbor Swimming Club.
Bar Harbor Club Rule Book, 1930
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Rules
  • none
  • Bar Harbor Club
  • 1930
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Club Rule Book, 1930
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hardcover green book with thirty pages detailing the specific regulations regarding membership and guests of the Bar Harbor Club.
Kodak Brownie Style Camera and Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Photographic, Camera, Box Camera
  • none
  • The Eastman Kodak Company
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Kodak Brownie Style Camera and Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Brownie style box camera (.01). Brown leather camera (.02) and case with a instruction book. Made by the Eastman Kodak Company. Belonged to Wes Brown.
Play Program for "The Enchantress of Streams"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • none
  • 1912
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Play program with illustration of two women playing instruments. Play is written by Mrs. Christian Hemmick, better known as Alice Pike Barney. Text reads: "The Enchantress of Streams. A Wordless Greed Idyl of Descriptive Dances and Pantomime. Composed, Taught and Managed by Mrs. Christian Hemmick" Written in black pen on bottom of cover is the date 1912
Dance Card for Islesford Casino
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, List, Dance Card
  • none
  • Isleford Casino
  • 1894
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dance Card for Islesford Casino
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Dance card for the Isleford Casino with ten dances and nine of them are reserved as well as three "extras" at the bottom.
Dance Card with Attached Pencil
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, List, Dance Card
  • none
  • Mt. Desert Fire Company
  • 1894
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dance Card with Attached Pencil
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Dance card with pencil attached and rippled edges. Inside has the order of each song and a space for someone to reserve a dance. Of the eighteen dances, six have been reserved on this card. Dance was put on by the Mt. Desert Fire Company.
"Rook" Card Game Set
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • Rook Card co. Parker Brothers Inc. Selling Agents Salem, Mass., New York, London
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Rook" Card Game Set
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Box set of Rook game combinations. Box includes cards with a crow illustration on back and numbers on face. Included is an instruction pamphlet with the games Dixie, Tuxedo, Solitaires and more. Box features illustration of a crow on a tree branch holding a hand of cards. Text reads: "Famous Home game ROOK reg. U.S. patent office. Combination game. Rook-Dixie Rook Solitaires, Tuxedo. The Game of Games. rook card co. Parker Brothers Inc. Selling Agents. Salem, Mass., New York, London" [show more]
Pair of Children's gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Pair of Children's gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pair of brown leather children's gloves.
Roller Skating Advertisement Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card
  • Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Roller Skating Advertisement Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Beige card with red illustration and black text. Advertisement for the roller skating rink in Bar Harbor. Illustration depicts two people in floppy hats holding onto rope. Top text in red reads: "The Sea! The Sea! The Beautiful, See?" Bottom black text reads: "Bar Harbor Roller Skating Rink, 'Not the Tent' Prices Reduced."
Jacks and Ball Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game Component, Game Piece, Toy Jack
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Jacks and Ball Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Game of jacks and ball with eleven metal jacks and one red ball.
"Peter Coddle's Trip To New York" Card Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • Miltron Bradley CO. Springfield Mass.
  • 1880 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Peter Coddle's Trip To New York" Card Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Card Game called "Peter Coddle's Trip to New York" in a blue box with illustration of man with an umbrella and carpet bag buying tickets at a kiosk window. Type on front of box reads: "Peter Coddle's Trip to New York. Milton Bradley CO. Springfield Mass. 4367"
"Game of Authors" Card Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • 1861 - 1897
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Game of Authors" Card Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Boxed card game called "Game of Authors" with cards that have the name of an author at the top and a list below.
"Game of Cities" Card Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • E.E. Fairchild Corporation
  • 1940 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Game of Cities" Card Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Card game created by the E.E. Fairchild Corporation in Rochester, New York. Called "Game of Cities" and includes cards with different cities on them.
A Path Guide of Mount Desert Island Maine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Hiking Trail
  • 1915
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
A Path Guide of Mount Desert Island Maine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Guide to Mount Desert Island paths published by the Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast, and Southeast Harbor. Cover reads: "A Path Guide of Mount Desert Island Maine Published by The Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast, and Southeast Harbor 1915"
Effanbee "Topsy" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • Effanbee Doll Company
  • 1930 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Effanbee "Topsy" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Effanbee Doll also called "Topsy" after the character in the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Composition body with painted on features and some hair.
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.
Single Child's Shoe
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Shoe
  • none
  • 1800 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Single Child's Shoe
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Single brown leather child's shoe with a ankle strap and small bow with metal detail on the toe.
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
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
Description:
Pair of black leather children's shoes. Boots with buttons going up top. Left shoe a brown bow.
Mt. Desert Canoe Club Prize Paddle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Award, Award Plaque
  • none
  • 1900-08-20
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Undetermined
Mt. Desert Canoe Club Prize Paddle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wooden canoe paddle given as a prize to Llewelyn Barry for winning first place in the Mt. Desert Canoe Club race. Text on paddle reads: "Mt. Desert Canoe Club. Aug. 20. 1900. First Prize."
Canoe Paddle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Water Transporation, Boat Paddle, Canoe Paddle
  • none
  • 1900-08
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Undetermined
Canoe Paddle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Canoe paddle used by Llewellyn Barry when competing and winning the Mt. Desert Canoe Club Race, August of 1900. "Barry" is written on the paddle handle.
Ornate Floral Mirror
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Mirror, Wall Mirror
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Acadia National Park
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ornate Floral Mirror
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Gilded frame with ornate carvings surrounding a mirror. Owned by Nellie and Thomas McIntyre who owned and operated the Jordan Pond House.
Yellow Brocade Chair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Armchair
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Yellow Brocade Chair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Mustard colored brocade back and seat with floral pattern. Wooden framing and spindle construction supporting arms which curve out slightly.
Victor Talking Machine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Phonograph
  • none
  • Victor Talking Machine Company
  • 1911
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Victor Talking Machine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Victrola made of oak, hinged top and compartment with two doors for record storage. Logo on inside of lid shows a dog listening to a Talking Machine with the text: "Victrola manufactured by Victor Talking Machine Co Camden, N.J. U.S.A Patented in united states and foreign countries".
Golf Clubs and Bag
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Golf Gear, Golf Bag
  • none
  • 1910 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Golf Clubs and Bag
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Seven golf clubs in a leather bag used by professional golfer Shirley Liscomb at the Kebo Valley Golf Club.
Ted Shawn and Dancers Collage
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • People
  • 1938
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ted Shawn and Dancers Collage
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Promotional Clippings of Ted Shawn and his Ensemble of Men Dancers. Ted Shawn dance company performed in at the Bar Harbor Building of the Arts in 1938, the bottom clipping advertises that performance. Ted Shawn was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance.
Photograph of Casino Musical Cast
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 -1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Casino Musical Cast
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting the cast and band of a musical production at the Casino put on by the Bar Harbor American Legion. Musicians are seated on floor while cast stands are on stage. Various people have at one point been identified and their names are written on the image, though the writing is unclear.
Photograph of Lindall's Orchestra
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1890 - 1910 c
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Lindall's Orchestra
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting 10 musicians in Lindall's Orchestra.
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white sepia tone publicity still for the 1918 Fox Film production "The Queen of the Sea" which was filmed on Mount Desert Island. Featured in the photo are five actors dressed in vaguely viking costumes with furs, horned or winged helmets, roman sandals, and carrying staffs, swords, crossbow and sheilds. Standing in the center with a lighter fur tunic, metal studded belt, large helmet, and holding a sword up is actor Walter Law portraying King Boreas. [show more]
Photograph of "The Queen of the Sea" Cast and Crew
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Black and white sepia tone photograph depicting the entire cast and crew of the 1918 Fox Film production "The Queen of the Sea" which starred Annette Kellerman and was filmed on Mount Desert Island.
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white publicity still for the movie "The Queen of the Sea". Depicts two actresses, Annette Kellerman and Beth Ivins. Annette Kellerman is dressed as a mermaid sitting on rocks and Beth Ivins is on the sand below, holding Kellerman's hand. A thirds child actor dressed as a mermaid sits next to Kellerman. "The Queen of the Sea" was released in 1918 and was filmed on Mount Desert Island. It starred Annette Kellerman as Merilla the Queen of the Sea. [show more]
"Queen of the Sea" Movie Postcards
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Queen of the Sea" Movie Postcards
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Three framed black and white postcards of various scenes from the movie "The Queen of the Sea". Postcard in upper righthand corner depicts actress, probably Annette Kellerman, dressed as a mermaid laying on rocky shore. Below that is a postcard depicting a child actress dressed in white toga in a rock crevasse. Third postcard depicts an actor dressed in furs, a round helmet, and sandals standing next to a boat. Text of this postcard reads: "A Boreas Guard in Annette Kellerman's picture Queen of the Sea. August 19, 1917". "The Queen of the Sea" was released in 1918 and was filmed on Mount Desert Island. It starred Annette Kellerman as Merilla the Queen of the Sea. [show more]
Annette Kellerman Newspaper Article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • People
  • 1952 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Annette Kellerman Newspaper Article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed newspaper article regarding actress Annette Kellerman and the 1952 movie "Million Dollar Mermaid" about Kellerman's life in which actress Esther Williams portrays Kellerman. Clipping has two photos, one showing Esther Williams and Annette Kellerman looking at a sketch of a Kellerman inspired bathing suit and the second photo depicts Williams in the bathing suit.