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2014.518.3010Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr.
  • Object, Insignia Badge
  • People
A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number.
Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.518.3010   
Type:
  • Object, Insignia Badge
Subject:
  • People
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number.
2013.495.2986Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • People
Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998.
Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.495.2986   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
Subject:
  • People
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998.
2013.497.2988Ball and Cap Pistol Piece.
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
  • Recreation, Hunting
A Ball and Cap Pistol piece that was found in the front yard of the "Red House," on the surface. The piece is very rusted, but there is evidence of decorative work on the front of the plate.
Ball and Cap Pistol Piece.
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.497.2988   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
Subject:
  • Recreation, Hunting
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
A Ball and Cap Pistol piece that was found in the front yard of the "Red House," on the surface. The piece is very rusted, but there is evidence of decorative work on the front of the plate.
2011.500.2991Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Grinder
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater. This egg beater comes from Carl Brooks' house, and was once owned by Emma Spurling. This egg beater has the patent date of Oct. 9, 1920 engraved on the wheel, meaning that this was purchased between 1920 and 1934, which is when Emma Spurling passed away.
Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.500.2991   
Type:
  • Object, Food Grinding Tool, Food Grinder
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Hand-Operated Metal Egg Beater. This egg beater comes from Carl Brooks' house, and was once owned by Emma Spurling. This egg beater has the patent date of Oct. 9, 1920 engraved on the wheel, meaning that this was purchased between 1920 and 1934, which is when Emma Spurling passed away.
2010.501.2992Toothbrush and Glass Holder
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
A metal toothbrush and glass holder. It is meant to be mounted into a wall and have the toothbrushes hang from the bottom and the glass holder on the top. There are no marking on the toothbrush holder that allows for an accurate date.
Toothbrush and Glass Holder
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.501.2992   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
A metal toothbrush and glass holder. It is meant to be mounted into a wall and have the toothbrushes hang from the bottom and the glass holder on the top. There are no marking on the toothbrush holder that allows for an accurate date.
2013.493.2984Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow.
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • People
Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years.
Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow.
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.493.2984   
Type:
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
Subject:
  • People
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. [show more]
2014.494.2985Small wooden basket.
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object
Small woven basket. The basket has a small handle that can be used to open the basket. There is a latch for the basket to close, but it looks as though it broke. This basket looks like it was probably used to hold small objects like jewelry or small children's toys.
Small wooden basket.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.494.2985   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Small woven basket. The basket has a small handle that can be used to open the basket. There is a latch for the basket to close, but it looks as though it broke. This basket looks like it was probably used to hold small objects like jewelry or small children's toys.
2003.165.1186Stool for organ with red brocade top
  • Object, Furnishings, Stool
  • Other, Music
Artifact, organ stool red brocade top
Stool for organ with red brocade top
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.165.1186   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Stool
Subject:
  • Other, Music
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Artifact, organ stool red brocade top
1000.0.1365Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase
  • Object, Containers, Vessel
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase. Labeled : Ada Rice Set
Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1365   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Vessel
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Materials:
  • Ceramic
Description:
Blue pitcher with wash basin and vase. Labeled : Ada Rice Set
2013.214.1846Steamer trunk
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Steamer trunk with metal bottom with inset wheels, reinforced metal corners and edges, wooden slats on all sides including top and bottom to protect the exterior sides, a leather handle on each short side (one handle broken), with remains of two paper shipping labels: on the bottom, RECEIPT COLLECT 353551 WAYBILL LABEL BOSTON MASS AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS NOV ??? 18; on the short side, unreadable; written inside on the bottom: C.M. Gott
Steamer trunk
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1846   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 32.5" L x 20" W x 22.5" H
Description:
Steamer trunk with metal bottom with inset wheels, reinforced metal corners and edges, wooden slats on all sides including top and bottom to protect the exterior sides, a leather handle on each short side (one handle broken), with remains of two paper shipping labels: on the bottom, RECEIPT COLLECT 353551 WAYBILL LABEL BOSTON MASS AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS NOV ??? 18; on the short side, unreadable; written inside on the bottom: C.M. Gott
2012.13.1532Clothes iron set
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Iron. Clothes iron set consisting of two flat irons, detachable wooden handle (one), and base stand. Irons are cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILA PA, NO 50", and are intended to be heated on a stove. Handle is interchangeable between both irons, so one iron can be used to press clothes while the other iron is being heated without a handle. Stand is cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILADELPHIA"
Clothes iron set
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.13.1532   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Iron. Clothes iron set consisting of two flat irons, detachable wooden handle (one), and base stand. Irons are cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILA PA, NO 50", and are intended to be heated on a stove. Handle is interchangeable between both irons, so one iron can be used to press clothes while the other iron is being heated without a handle. Stand is cast iron with writing "ENTERPRISE MFG CO, PHILADELPHIA"
1000.0.1302Wooden laundry stirrer
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Art, carved wooden laundry stirrer, made by Sam Chapman
Wooden laundry stirrer
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1302   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Creator:
  • Sam Chapman
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Art, carved wooden laundry stirrer, made by Sam Chapman
2012.13.1394Iron
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Iron. Electric Clothes Iron Set consisting of electric iron and matching base stand. Iron is 400 Watt "UNIVERSAL" model made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn., USA. There is no matching electric cord. Base stand is unmarked.
Iron
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.13.1394   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Description:
Iron. Electric Clothes Iron Set consisting of electric iron and matching base stand. Iron is 400 Watt "UNIVERSAL" model made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn., USA. There is no matching electric cord. Base stand is unmarked.
1000.0.1305Food slicer or wood plane
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Other, Culinary
Tool, kitchen, large food slicer (for cheese?); or a plane for wood?
Food slicer or wood plane
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1305   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Other, Culinary
Description:
Tool, kitchen, large food slicer (for cheese?); or a plane for wood?
2000.352.2117Antique telephone with wooden box and hand crank
  • Object, Telephone
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Telephone, antique, wooden box with hand crank, with metal handset and base attached by cord. This type of telephone would have been in use before direct dial in 1952. You would pick up the receiver, crank the handle on the wooden box - for example to make one short and two long rings to reach a certain party. You paid for every call, but if you wanted to "cheat" you could set up a time with the person you're calling and then just do one quick ring to get him. (Memories by Mickey Macfarlan.)
Antique telephone with wooden box and hand crank
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.352.2117   
Type:
  • Object, Telephone
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Description:
Telephone, antique, wooden box with hand crank, with metal handset and base attached by cord. This type of telephone would have been in use before direct dial in 1952. You would pick up the receiver, crank the handle on the wooden box - for example to make one short and two long rings to reach a certain party. You paid for every call, but if you wanted to "cheat" you could set up a time with the person you're calling and then just do one quick ring to get him. (Memories by Mickey Macfarlan.) [show more]
2013.294.1885Basket and lid with modern sewing notions
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, flat bottomed, made of sweetgrass? or rattan?, filled with modern sewing notions, lid has two decorative rope handles with Asian characters on coin-like buttons, blue on the inside.
Basket and lid with modern sewing notions
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1885   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 11.75" diam x 4.75" H
Description:
Basket and lid, flat bottomed, made of sweetgrass? or rattan?, filled with modern sewing notions, lid has two decorative rope handles with Asian characters on coin-like buttons, blue on the inside.
2013.294.1887Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Two Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms with braided loop handles, one (10" L, handle 3" across) decorated with purple twine, the other (9.5" L, handle 3" across) tied with green twine. The broom with the green twine was one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail, (per Mrs. Shaw visit 9/25/14).
Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1887   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • See description
Description:
Two Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms with braided loop handles, one (10" L, handle 3" across) decorated with purple twine, the other (9.5" L, handle 3" across) tied with green twine. The broom with the green twine was one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail, (per Mrs. Shaw visit 9/25/14). [show more]
2013.294.1889Native American comb or wall-pocket basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket, small comb or wall pocket basket woven of natural and red fibers, suitable to hold hair combs, keys, paper clips. This type of basket was made by the Wabanaki for sale to visitors during the late 19th-early 20th century.
Native American comb or wall-pocket basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1889   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 5" L x 5" H x 2.25" D
Description:
Basket, small comb or wall pocket basket woven of natural and red fibers, suitable to hold hair combs, keys, paper clips. This type of basket was made by the Wabanaki for sale to visitors during the late 19th-early 20th century.
2013.294.1888Flat basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, flat basket, green bottom with green, tan, and yellow twine woven throughout, lid with twine handle, marked "Made In Canada" on bottom
Flat basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1888   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 8" diam x 2.75" H
Description:
Basket and lid, flat basket, green bottom with green, tan, and yellow twine woven throughout, lid with twine handle, marked "Made In Canada" on bottom
2013.294.1890Native American sweetgrass basket with lid
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket, rectangular, with attached lid, woven with flat fiber and braided sweet grass, with thin green borders on lid and body, two sweetgrass handles, loop on lid. This purse was one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail, (per Mrs. Shaw visit to GCIHS 9/25/14).]
Native American sweetgrass basket with lid
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1890   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 9" L x 5" W x 4" H
Description:
Basket, rectangular, with attached lid, woven with flat fiber and braided sweet grass, with thin green borders on lid and body, two sweetgrass handles, loop on lid. This purse was one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail, (per Mrs. Shaw visit to GCIHS 9/25/14).]
2013.294.1897Native American miniature sweetgrass basket (Passamaquoddy)
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, extremely small, flat bottom, made of sweet grass and copper colored strips, marked on bottom "PASSAMAQ." meaning Passamaquoddy; lid has a small loop handle. This miniature is one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail, (per Mrs. Shaw visit 9/25/14).
Native American miniature sweetgrass basket (Passamaquoddy)
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1897   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 1.75" diam, 1.5" H
Description:
Basket and lid, extremely small, flat bottom, made of sweet grass and copper colored strips, marked on bottom "PASSAMAQ." meaning Passamaquoddy; lid has a small loop handle. This miniature is one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail, (per Mrs. Shaw visit 9/25/14).
2013.294.1895Native American sweetgrass basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, very small, flat bottom, sweetgrass and green tinted ash or other strips.
Native American sweetgrass basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1895   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 3.75" diam, 1" H
Description:
Basket and lid, very small, flat bottom, sweetgrass and green tinted ash or other strips.
2013.225.1904Sweetgrass basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, round, flat bottom, made of braided sweetgrass and red and blue and natural flat elements. Gift to donor by its maker in Manset, ME.
Sweetgrass basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.225.1904   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 8.75" diam, 2.5" H
Description:
Basket and lid, round, flat bottom, made of braided sweetgrass and red and blue and natural flat elements. Gift to donor by its maker in Manset, ME.
2013.294.1902Native American acorn-like sweet-grass basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, extremely small, acorn-shaped, flat bottom, made of sweet grass and flat elements. (This basket was inside basket 2013.294.1901 in 2013.) This miniature is one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail Cleveland, (per Mrs. Shaw visit to GCIHS 9/25/14).
Native American acorn-like sweet-grass basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1902   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 0.75" diam x 1" H
Description:
Basket and lid, extremely small, acorn-shaped, flat bottom, made of sweet grass and flat elements. (This basket was inside basket 2013.294.1901 in 2013.) This miniature is one of several basketry items collected by Mary E. Shaw (Mrs. Norman Shaw) ca. 1980-2000, who ran the Dancing Deer gift shop in Bar Harbor. She eventually sold them to Wini Smart's daughter, Gail Cleveland, (per Mrs. Shaw visit to GCIHS 9/25/14).
2013.294.1891Native American sweetgrass basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, bowl shaped with foot ring, woven with natural color fibers and sweetgrass, lid decorated with purple, orange, and white dried flowers
Native American sweetgrass basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1891   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 5" diam, 2.75 H
Description:
Basket and lid, bowl shaped with foot ring, woven with natural color fibers and sweetgrass, lid decorated with purple, orange, and white dried flowers