Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2013.249.1962	Ice skates with wood shoe bottom and metal blade	Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate	Recreation	Shoes. Ice skates, pair, wood shoe bottom with metal blade inserted lengthwise along bottom, curved up at toe and secured by a threaded screw at heel and toe. Leather strap at toe inserted through slot in the wood; rope inserted through two slots at heel. Pointed end of screw protrudes at heel and one toe. This pair of ice skates was found in the barn at Ruth "Robin" Freeman's house.	Ice skates with wood shoe bottom and metal blade Catalogue #: 2013.249.1962    Type: Object, Skating Gear, Ice Skate Subject: Recreation Size: 10.5" L x 2.25" W x 1.75" H Description: Shoes. Ice skates, pair, wood shoe bottom with metal blade inserted lengthwise along bottom, curved up at toe and secured by a threaded screw at heel and toe. Leather strap at toe inserted through slot in the wood; rope inserted through two slots at heel. Pointed end of screw protrudes at heel and one toe. This pair of ice skates was found in the barn at Ruth "Robin" Freeman's house.
2013.241.1961	Iron scythe with wood handle	Object, Agricultural, Scythe	Businesses, Farming	Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.	Iron scythe with wood handle Catalogue #: 2013.241.1961    Type: Object, Agricultural, Scythe Subject: Businesses, Farming Size: 18" L x 8.5" W x 2.25" H Description: Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.
2013.249.1960	Iron ladle for pouring lead, from Lou Ladd's workshop	Object, Metalworking, Foundry Ladle	Businesses, Blacksmith Business	Tool. Ladle, iron used for pouring lead. Probably from Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is now part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property (2013).	Iron ladle for pouring lead, from Lou Ladd's workshop Catalogue #: 2013.249.1960    Type: Object, Metalworking, Foundry Ladle Subject: Businesses, Blacksmith Business Size: 21" L x 5" W x 2.75" H Description: Tool. Ladle, iron used for pouring lead. Probably from Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is now part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property (2013).
2013.249.1959	Soldering iron with copper head from Lou Ladd's workshop	Object, Metalworking	Businesses, Blacksmith Business	Tool. Soldering iron. Bullet-shaped copper head with a bit of solder on it; wood handle. From Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property now (2013).	Soldering iron with copper head from Lou Ladd's workshop Catalogue #: 2013.249.1959    Type: Object, Metalworking Subject: Businesses, Blacksmith Business Size: 13.5" L x 1" W x 1" H Description: Tool. Soldering iron. Bullet-shaped copper head with a bit of solder on it; wood handle. From Lou Ladd's workshop. Lou Ladd was a blacksmith, shoemaker, and handiman who lived in the barn that is part of Ruth "Robin" Freeman's property now (2013).
2013.249.1958	Unusual iron, 3-pronged grappling hook	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap	Tool. Grappling hook, iron, three pronged. Unusual size and design per donor.	Unusual iron, 3-pronged grappling hook Catalogue #: 2013.249.1958    Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap Size: 18" L x 5.5" W x 6" H Description: Tool. Grappling hook, iron, three pronged. Unusual size and design per donor.
2013.239.1957	Cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting	Object, Mechanical, Clamp	Other, Textiles	Tool. Seven cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting. Each clamp has a three-lobed key head on a threaded rod with floating foot. Four larger clamps (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H): No. 50, E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.. Three smaller black clamps (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H): E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.	Cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting Catalogue #: 2013.239.1957    Type: Object, Mechanical, Clamp Subject: Other, Textiles Size: (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H) and (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H) Description: Tool. Seven cast iron clamps used by Ladies Aid members when quilting. Each clamp has a three-lobed key head on a threaded rod with floating foot. Four larger clamps (5.5" L x 2.5" W x .5" H): No. 50, E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.. Three smaller black clamps (4.5" L x 2.25 W x .5" H): E.C. STEARNS & CO., SYRACUSE N.Y.
2013.241.1956	Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron	Businesses, Fishery Business	Fishing gear. Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER. Iron head, no handle.	Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER Catalogue #: 2013.241.1956    Type: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Size: 8.25" L x 1.25" W x 1.5" H Description: Fishing gear. Head of a branding iron: W.E. BUNKER. Iron head, no handle.
2013.241.1955	Maul tool with iron head and hand-fashioned wood handle	Object, Woodworking, Mallet	Object, Other Object	Tool. Maul with flat and wedge ends. Handforged (?) iron head with hole in center with hand-fashioned wood handle inserted.	Maul tool with iron head and hand-fashioned wood handle Catalogue #: 2013.241.1955    Type: Object, Woodworking, Mallet Subject: Object, Other Object Size: 20" L x 7" W x 1.75" H Description: Tool. Maul with flat and wedge ends. Handforged (?) iron head with hole in center with hand-fashioned wood handle inserted.
2013.241.1954	Rudder with curved blade, wood stem, and cross-piece	Object, Water Transporation, Rudder	Vessels, Boat, Sailboat	Boat equipment. Rudder: wood with two metal brackets and two metal pegs, curved blade with wooden stem and cross-piece.	Rudder with curved blade, wood stem, and cross-piece Catalogue #: 2013.241.1954    Type: Object, Water Transporation, Rudder Subject: Vessels, Boat, Sailboat Materials: Wood Size: 29" L x 12" W x 8.5" H Description: Boat equipment. Rudder: wood with two metal brackets and two metal pegs, curved blade with wooden stem and cross-piece.
2013.241.1953	Trawl line on wood frame with lead sinker and large hook	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Businesses, Fishery Business	Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame with heavy lead sinker and large metal hook.	Trawl line on wood frame with lead sinker and large hook Catalogue #: 2013.241.1953    Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Size: 12.75" L x 5.5" W x .75" H Description: Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame with heavy lead sinker and large metal hook.
2013.241.1952	Trawl line with wood frame	Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment	Businesses, Fishery Business	Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame. Wooden handle is nailed to frame (unusual).	Trawl line with wood frame Catalogue #: 2013.241.1952    Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Equipment Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Size: 24.5" L x 11.5" W x 1.75" H Description: Fishing gear. Trawl line wound around wooden frame. Wooden handle is nailed to frame (unusual).
2013.248.1951	Popcorn popper with rectangular wire basket	Object, Cooking Vessels		Tool. Popcorn popper. Rectangular wire basket with lid that opens, wooden handle.	Popcorn popper with rectangular wire basket Catalogue #: 2013.248.1951    Type: Object, Cooking Vessels Size: 27" L x 5.5" W x 3" H Description: Tool. Popcorn popper. Rectangular wire basket with lid that opens, wooden handle.
2013.241.1950	Iron cranberry or blueberry rake	Object, Agricultural, Rake	Businesses, Farming	Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.	Iron cranberry or blueberry rake Catalogue #: 2013.241.1950    Type: Object, Agricultural, Rake Subject: Businesses, Farming Size: 8.5" L x 8" W x6.25" H Description: Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.
2012.13.1391	Round metal fishing buoy	Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy	Businesses, Fishery Business	Fishing gear. Metal Fishing Buoy, round. It is stamped on one side PHILLIPS PATENT GUARANTEED LIGHTWEIGHT MODEL. and on the other, PATENT No 331163 NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT REWARDED. The patent number is from Great Britain.	Round metal fishing buoy Catalogue #: 2012.13.1391    Type: Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Description: Fishing gear. Metal Fishing Buoy, round. It is stamped on one side PHILLIPS PATENT GUARANTEED LIGHTWEIGHT MODEL. and on the other, PATENT No 331163 NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT REWARDED. The patent number is from Great Britain.
1000.0.1342	Tin oil can for sewing machine	Object, Needlework Machine, Sewing Machine		Tool, Tin Oil Can for Sewing Machine	Tin oil can for sewing machine Catalogue #: 1000.0.1342    Type: Object, Needlework Machine, Sewing Machine Description: Tool, Tin Oil Can for Sewing Machine
1000.27.734	Wallpaper uncovered during renovation of Ladies Aid	Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper	Object, Furnishings, Decoration	Wallpaper, uncovered behind old cabinets during renovation of Ladies Aid building, July 2000. Green and gold and tan textured pattern on paper. (See also 2000.79.568 (A) and (C) from the nearby Dowling/Meyers house; same pattern but with linen backing.)	Wallpaper uncovered during renovation of Ladies Aid Catalogue #: 1000.27.734    Type: Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Description: Wallpaper, uncovered behind old cabinets during renovation of Ladies Aid building, July 2000. Green and gold and tan textured pattern on paper. (See also 2000.79.568 (A) and (C) from the nearby Dowling/Meyers house; same pattern but with linen backing.)
1000.0.997	Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling	Object, Award	People	Plaque from The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling	Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling Catalogue #: 1000.0.997    Type: Object, Award Subject: People Materials: Wood Description: Plaque from The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling
1000.18.992	Eyeglasses from Richard and Alice Stanley house	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	People	Spectacles. A pair of old reading eye glasses found in the Richard and Alice Stanley home.	Eyeglasses from Richard and Alice Stanley house Catalogue #: 1000.18.992    Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: People Description: Spectacles. A pair of old reading eye glasses found in the Richard and Alice Stanley home.
1000.128.1030	Ultra Marathon GCI medal 2009	Object, Award	Events	Medal. Participation medal from the 2009 Great Cranberry Island Ultra Marathon.	Ultra Marathon GCI medal 2009 Catalogue #: 1000.128.1030    Type: Object, Award Subject: Events Date: 2009 Materials: Metal Description: Medal. Participation medal from the 2009 Great Cranberry Island Ultra Marathon.
2013.248.1032	Metal Constable Badge museum display	Object, Insignia Badge	Organizations, Civic	Badge. Metal constable badge used for a museum display. Phil Whitney may have the rest of the outfit at his home.	Metal Constable Badge museum display Catalogue #: 2013.248.1032    Type: Object, Insignia Badge Subject: Organizations, Civic Materials: Metal Description: Badge. Metal constable badge used for a museum display. Phil Whitney may have the rest of the outfit at his home.
1000.0.1031	Cranberry Island General Store bags	Object, Containers	Businesses, Store Business	Artifact, 1031a-b. (a) and (b) are two types of paper trash bags bought at the old Cranberry Island General Store	Cranberry Island General Store bags Catalogue #: 1000.0.1031    Type: Object, Containers Subject: Businesses, Store Business Materials: Paper Description: Artifact, 1031a-b. (a) and (b) are two types of paper trash bags bought at the old Cranberry Island General Store
2016.342.2108	Woven wool wall-hanging	Object, Furnishings, Wall Hanging	Other, Textiles	Woven wool wall-hanging, browns and tans suggesting mountains, made by GCI artist Treg Laurence ca. 1970-1980.	Woven wool wall-hanging Catalogue #: 2016.342.2108    Type: Object, Furnishings, Wall Hanging Subject: Other, Textiles Date: 1970 Materials: Fabric Size: 29.5" L x 12" W x .25" H Description: Woven wool wall-hanging, browns and tans suggesting mountains, made by GCI artist Treg Laurence ca. 1970-1980.
2013.258.1989	Silver rug needle or sewing punch tool	Object, Fabric Piercing Tool	Other, Textiles	Sewing tool. Antique rug needle or sewing punch tool, a.k.a stiletto sewing awl. Silver handle, steel shank with removable, sliding mechanism bearing patent info: PAT. 0 APR-6-09. Would have been used for a variety of endeavors like ripping seams, as a punch tool in rug making, creating eyelet holes in embroidery, and pricking patterns. Implement was recovered from Ruth "Robin" Freeman's barn across from the Preble House. Freeman is the donor's niece.	Silver rug needle or sewing punch tool Catalogue #: 2013.258.1989    Type: Object, Fabric Piercing Tool Subject: Other, Textiles Size: 5.5" L x .75" W Description: Sewing tool. Antique rug needle or sewing punch tool, a.k.a stiletto sewing awl. Silver handle, steel shank with removable, sliding mechanism bearing patent info: PAT. 0 APR-6-09. Would have been used for a variety of endeavors like ripping seams, as a punch tool in rug making, creating eyelet holes in embroidery, and pricking patterns. Implement was recovered from Ruth "Robin" Freeman's barn across from the Preble House. Freeman is the donor's niece. [show more]
2013.252.1979	Concealed shoes (early 1800s) recovered from the Parsonage chimney 2013	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Shoes. A collection of four shoes and four wooden trinkets recovered from the Great Cranberry Congregational Church parsonage house during remodeling in 2013.The shoes and wooden trinkets had been intentionally concealed between the stud wall and the brick of the fireplace on the first floor ca. 1840. From colonial times through the 19th century, shoes were hidden in walls around, fireplaces, windows, and doors as part of a folk ritual to bring good luck, ward off evil, or to be remembered. Four well-worn, single shoes (one adult male, one adult female, two different child-sized shoes); one small carved wooden toy boat hull; one small wooden pulley wheel; one wood tube; and a wooden semi-circle with hole in center (half of a container lid). These items were found under the demolition rubble inside the stud wall that had surrounded the fireplace on the first floor when the chimney was being removed. All of the shoes are all well-worn and the adult male's shoe has been repaired. These four shoes date stylistically to 1820-1830s. These shoes were likely concealed in the wall by Enoch Spurling's family when the house was constructed ca. 1840. The four shoes and four wooden trinkets were repatriated to a ledge in the new decorative chimney in October 2013 along with three other modern items in a plastic 'File 'n Go' carry case with latching lid. The three modern items are: one pink-and-white flip-flop sandal with “2013” written on it; one church roster; one church bulletin; and the initial report from the GCIHS about finding the concealed shoes and trinkets. (See also: 2013.252.2002 - Trinkets or toys; 2013.252.1980 - remnants of shoes from the kitchen crawlspace; 2013.252.2000 - metal implements; 2013.252.2001 - wooden implements; and the 2014 report of investigation of the ensuing Cape house study submitted to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission 2015.304.2062.)	Concealed shoes (early 1800s) recovered from the Parsonage chimney 2013 Catalogue #: 2013.252.1979    Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Subject: Object, Clothing, Shoe Materials: Leather Description: Shoes. A collection of four shoes and four wooden trinkets recovered from the Great Cranberry Congregational Church parsonage house during remodeling in 2013.The shoes and wooden trinkets had been intentionally concealed between the stud wall and the brick of the fireplace on the first floor ca. 1840. From colonial times through the 19th century, shoes were hidden in walls around, fireplaces, windows, and doors as part of a folk ritual to bring good luck, ward off evil, or to be remembered. Four well-worn, single shoes (one adult male, one adult female, two different child-sized shoes); one small carved wooden toy boat hull; one small wooden pulley wheel; one wood tube; and a wooden semi-circle with hole in center (half of a container lid). These items were found under the demolition rubble inside the stud wall that had surrounded the fireplace on the first floor when the chimney was being removed. All of the shoes are all well-worn and the adult male's shoe has been repaired. These four shoes date stylistically to 1820-1830s. These shoes were likely concealed in the wall by Enoch Spurling's family when the house was constructed ca. 1840. The four shoes and four wooden trinkets were repatriated to a ledge in the new decorative chimney in October 2013 along with three other modern items in a plastic 'File 'n Go' carry case with latching lid. The three modern items are: one pink-and-white flip-flop sandal with “2013” written on it; one church roster; one church bulletin; and the initial report from the GCIHS about finding the concealed shoes and trinkets. (See also: 2013.252.2002 - Trinkets or toys; 2013.252.1980 - remnants of shoes from the kitchen crawlspace; 2013.252.2000 - metal implements; 2013.252.2001 - wooden implements; and the 2014 report of investigation of the ensuing Cape house study submitted to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission 2015.304.2062.) [show more]
2014.298.2052	Wallpaper on plasterboard, circular remnant	Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper	Object, Furnishings, Decoration	Wallpaper on plasterboard, circular remnant from Selim house with circle for the stovepipe of a Glenwood N cooking stove cut out of center. Deep red wallpaper with floral design. Pertinent to the early 19th-century cape house study underway 2014 (part of the parsonage house shoes project (see 2015.304.2062). The house was moved across Cranberry Road from its early 19th-c location ca.1944. Plasterboard/drywall with paper on both faces with no felt layers began ca. 1910-1930 in U.S. Mickey Macfarlan recalls this house was dragged and winched with a capstan using a big tree stump. Charles "Bunny" Storey worked all summer relocating the house and dynamiting the new site. He could hear the rock debris falling down.	Wallpaper on plasterboard, circular remnant Catalogue #: 2014.298.2052    Type: Object, Wall Covering, Wallpaper Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Materials: Paper Size: L x W x H Description: Wallpaper on plasterboard, circular remnant from Selim house with circle for the stovepipe of a Glenwood N cooking stove cut out of center. Deep red wallpaper with floral design. Pertinent to the early 19th-century cape house study underway 2014 (part of the parsonage house shoes project (see 2015.304.2062). The house was moved across Cranberry Road from its early 19th-c location ca.1944. Plasterboard/drywall with paper on both faces with no felt layers began ca. 1910-1930 in U.S. Mickey Macfarlan recalls this house was dragged and winched with a capstan using a big tree stump. Charles "Bunny" Storey worked all summer relocating the house and dynamiting the new site. He could hear the rock debris falling down. [show more]

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