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2013.294.1892Native American basket of corn husks and sweetgrass
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, woven of corn husks and natural and green sweetgrass
Native American basket of corn husks and sweetgrass
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1892   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 3.75" diam, 3.75" H
Description:
Basket and lid, woven of corn husks and natural and green sweetgrass
2013.294.1903Native American sweetgrass square shape
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, small square picnic basket shaped, flat open weave bottom, made of braided sweetgrass and flat elements, with a ring handle on the lid and a smaller ring handle on the body that intersect and fold down to hold the lid closed. 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 to GCIHS 9/25/14).
Native American sweetgrass square shape
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1903   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 2.5" L x 2.25" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Basket and lid, small square picnic basket shaped, flat open weave bottom, made of braided sweetgrass and flat elements, with a ring handle on the lid and a smaller ring handle on the body that intersect and fold down to hold the lid closed. 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 to GCIHS 9/25/14). [show more]
2013.294.1898Native American sweetgrass tea-cup basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket, cup and saucer design, extremely small, flat bottom, woven of sweetgrass and darker brown shiney ribbon-like material (resembles magnetic tape), cup is attached to saucer. (Could this be example of 1930s "Hong Kong" paper twine?)
Native American sweetgrass tea-cup basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1898   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 3" diam, 1.5" H
Description:
Basket, cup and saucer design, extremely small, flat bottom, woven of sweetgrass and darker brown shiney ribbon-like material (resembles magnetic tape), cup is attached to saucer. (Could this be example of 1930s "Hong Kong" paper twine?)
2013.294.1894Native American sweetgrass basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, flat bottom, woven of sweetgrass and red or brown strips, with star-shape finish to elaborate hole in center of lid
Native American sweetgrass basket
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1894   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 4.5" diam, 2.25" H
Description:
Basket and lid, flat bottom, woven of sweetgrass and red or brown strips, with star-shape finish to elaborate hole in center of lid
2013.294.1901Native American sweetgrass basket and lid
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, flat bottom, made of sweetgrass and green flat elements; small woven ring handle has broken off from lid. (Miniature basket 2000.294.2902 was inside this basket 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 sweetgrass basket and lid
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1901   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 2" diam, 1.75" H
Description:
Basket and lid, flat bottom, made of sweetgrass and green flat elements; small woven ring handle has broken off from lid. (Miniature basket 2000.294.2902 was inside this basket 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). [show more]
2013.294.1899Basket made in Canada
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Basket and lid, small, flat bottom, made of twine and natural, orange, purple, red, and green colored fiber, stamped in black on bottom "Made in Canada"; lid has a small ring handle
Basket made in Canada
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1899   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object
Materials:
  • Plants
Size:
  • 4.5" diam, 3" H
Description:
Basket and lid, small, flat bottom, made of twine and natural, orange, purple, red, and green colored fiber, stamped in black on bottom "Made in Canada"; lid has a small ring handle
1000.0.1373Doll chair
  • Object, Toy
  • Object, Toy
Doll furniture - Wicker doll's chair
Doll chair
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1373   
Type:
  • Object, Toy
Subject:
  • Object, Toy
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 4" x 5"
Description:
Doll furniture - Wicker doll's chair
2014.272.2086Doll house
  • Object, Toy
  • Object, Toy
Doll house. Unknown donor or origin. White, light balsa wood, cellophane windows, movable tabbed walls and floors. Part of a Hitty's Home display when GCIHS museum was in the old school.
Doll house
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.272.2086   
Type:
  • Object, Toy
Subject:
  • Object, Toy
Size:
  • 24" L x 19" H x 11.5" W
Description:
Doll house. Unknown donor or origin. White, light balsa wood, cellophane windows, movable tabbed walls and floors. Part of a Hitty's Home display when GCIHS museum was in the old school.
1000.0.1193Vintage Red Bucket unknown age
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Bucket. Unknown object, a red bucket repurposed for an unknown use
Vintage Red Bucket unknown age
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1193   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Description:
Bucket. Unknown object, a red bucket repurposed for an unknown use
2016.379.2142Ironing board
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Furniture. Ironing board. Large wooden ironing board ca. 1920s from Ella Spurling house. Grandmother of donor.
Ironing board
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.379.2142   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories
Description:
Furniture. Ironing board. Large wooden ironing board ca. 1920s from Ella Spurling house. Grandmother of donor.
2016.339.2105Umbrella
  • Object, Umbrella
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Umbrella, parasol. Faded peach-colored silk with black lace covering, carved wood handle, metal supports. Note from donor explains, "Ladies French lace parasol circa 1910. Owned by Anna Williams Dreer (Mrs. William F. Dreer) of Philadelphia, PA. The Dreers owned a summer house on Greenings Island. Their daughter Florence married Hermann Markle Hessenbruch and toghether they lived in Fir Lee, built by the Hessenbruchs on the north side of Sutton Island about 1910. The Dreers were frequent guests on Suttons Island visiting their children and later grandchildren as well. Mrs. Dreer died about 1940."
Umbrella
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.339.2105   
Type:
  • Object, Umbrella
Subject:
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Size:
  • 40" long x 33" diameter (open)
Description:
Umbrella, parasol. Faded peach-colored silk with black lace covering, carved wood handle, metal supports. Note from donor explains, "Ladies French lace parasol circa 1910. Owned by Anna Williams Dreer (Mrs. William F. Dreer) of Philadelphia, PA. The Dreers owned a summer house on Greenings Island. Their daughter Florence married Hermann Markle Hessenbruch and toghether they lived in Fir Lee, built by the Hessenbruchs on the north side of Sutton Island about 1910. The Dreers were frequent guests on Suttons Island visiting their children and later grandchildren as well. Mrs. Dreer died about 1940." [show more]
1000.0.1264Shoe horn, metal
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
  • Object, Clothing, Shoe
Shoe horn, metal (National Cloak & Suit. Co.)
Shoe horn, metal
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1264   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Clothing, Shoe
Description:
Shoe horn, metal (National Cloak & Suit. Co.)
1000.0.1190Lampshade with roses
  • Object, Furnishings, Lighting Fixture
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Lampshade, 8 oval panels of taut waxy paper with lace applique roses on each, all fringed. From a GCI home.
Lampshade with roses
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1190   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lighting Fixture
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
Lampshade, 8 oval panels of taut waxy paper with lace applique roses on each, all fringed. From a GCI home.
1000.0.1337Bird nest under a glass bell-like jar
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Bird nest. Real bird nest under a glass bell-like jar, with smaller than official size paper Hitty in the nest (no crows). Nest probably a prop collected by Wini Smart.
Bird nest under a glass bell-like jar
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1337   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Materials:
  • Plants
Description:
Bird nest. Real bird nest under a glass bell-like jar, with smaller than official size paper Hitty in the nest (no crows). Nest probably a prop collected by Wini Smart.
2003.165.1185Pump Organ played by Carrie Richardson
  • Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Organ
  • Other, Music
Pump Organ, made in Foxcroft Maine by Dyer and Hughes; played by Carrie Richardson
Pump Organ played by Carrie Richardson
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.165.1185   
Type:
  • Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Organ
Subject:
  • Other, Music
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Pump Organ, made in Foxcroft Maine by Dyer and Hughes; played by Carrie Richardson
2012.201.1592Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll. Hitty Pebble (note: Item # 1592a is the back side of the artifact). The Hitty Doll Pebble was hand-painted exclusively for Sirocco Productions, Inc. 5660 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. #103 Norfolk, Virginia 23502. Phone number 757-461-8987 www.siroccovideo.com. Item #1592a Megan's Raggedy's -Raggedy items created by Megan Keating, great grand-daughter of Johnny Gruelle. Megan Keating 5616 Block House Road, Platteville, WI 53818 Megkeat@mhtc.net (phone number 608-348-6064)
Doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.201.1592   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Description:
Doll. Hitty Pebble (note: Item # 1592a is the back side of the artifact). The Hitty Doll Pebble was hand-painted exclusively for Sirocco Productions, Inc. 5660 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. #103 Norfolk, Virginia 23502. Phone number 757-461-8987 www.siroccovideo.com. Item #1592a Megan's Raggedy's -Raggedy items created by Megan Keating, great grand-daughter of Johnny Gruelle. Megan Keating 5616 Block House Road, Platteville, WI 53818 Megkeat@mhtc.net (phone number 608-348-6064) [show more]
2013.214.1927Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", porcelain and cloth, Hitty-like, slightly taller than standard size; visible head, arms, and legs are porcelain, held in place only by the dress; the hidden body, arms, and legs are simple stuffing, probably paper; clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with blue background, with white waist band and white bottom hem band, white pantaloons, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes; no markings. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1927   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Size:
  • 7" H, x 1.75" W x 0.75" D
Description:
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", porcelain and cloth, Hitty-like, slightly taller than standard size; visible head, arms, and legs are porcelain, held in place only by the dress; the hidden body, arms, and legs are simple stuffing, probably paper; clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with blue background, with white waist band and white bottom hem band, white pantaloons, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes; no markings. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.) [show more]
2013.294.1893Native American Indian maiden doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
Doll, plastic Native American Indian maiden with rolling eyes, beaded buckskin fringe outfit and moccasins, and a beaded necklace. This doll is probably from Wini Smart's collection. It is one of several basketry items apparently 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 Indian maiden doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.294.1893   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
Materials:
  • Leather
Size:
  • 7.25 L x 2.5" W x 1.25" D
Description:
Doll, plastic Native American Indian maiden with rolling eyes, beaded buckskin fringe outfit and moccasins, and a beaded necklace. This doll is probably from Wini Smart's collection. It is one of several basketry items apparently 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).
2011.235.1924Hitty Turner doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Turner, carved out of basswood by Nathalie Goss Turner; labeled "A29" and (in a circle) "T", with accessories: pink and white floral pattern dress, white bonnet with roses, coral colored beaded necklace, white petticoat and pantaloons; bought by Bruce Komusin and donated. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Hitty Turner doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.235.1924   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • Nathalie Goss Turner
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 6.5" H x 2" W x 1.25" D
Description:
Doll, Hitty Turner, carved out of basswood by Nathalie Goss Turner; labeled "A29" and (in a circle) "T", with accessories: pink and white floral pattern dress, white bonnet with roses, coral colored beaded necklace, white petticoat and pantaloons; bought by Bruce Komusin and donated. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2013.214.1908Hitty Angel doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Angel, micro-size, wood, clothed in white lace dress and underwear, with painted face, hair, and shoes. Swivel arms and legs. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Hitty Angel doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1908   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 2" H x 0.75" W x 0.25" D
Description:
Doll, Hitty Angel, micro-size, wood, clothed in white lace dress and underwear, with painted face, hair, and shoes. Swivel arms and legs. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2013.214.1926Hitty doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", standard size, wood, clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with white background and lace edging, knit white bonnet, white pantaloons and slip, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Hitty doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1926   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Fabric
Size:
  • 6.5" H x 2.5" W x 1.25 " D
Description:
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", standard size, wood, clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with white background and lace edging, knit white bonnet, white pantaloons and slip, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2007.237.1371Hitty Greene doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Greene, wood, hand carved by David Greene, and donated by his widow, Gayle Greene; donation arranged by Virginia Heyerdahl, editor of the Friends of Hitty Newsletter; doll is outfitted in a floral patterned dress with a blue background and a white collar, made by Carolyn Roth (label), a white petticoat with "HITTY" stitched on the front bib, and white pantaloons; the undergarments were probably also made by Carolyn as the snap fasteners are the same as the dress; written on back of doll: "#91 / David R Greene / 2000". Displayed in a light-up plexiglass and wood case with pink and white floral wallpaper, and is furnished with bench, desk,and student's chair/desk also made by David Greene, and miscellaneous garden tools. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Doll Castle News 2003 with letter and article on Hitty Greene. Hitty was a character in Rachel Field's book.
Hitty Greene doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2007.237.1371   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 6.5" H x 2" W, 1.25" D; case: 16.5" W x 14" D x 9.5" H
Description:
Doll, Hitty Greene, wood, hand carved by David Greene, and donated by his widow, Gayle Greene; donation arranged by Virginia Heyerdahl, editor of the Friends of Hitty Newsletter; doll is outfitted in a floral patterned dress with a blue background and a white collar, made by Carolyn Roth (label), a white petticoat with "HITTY" stitched on the front bib, and white pantaloons; the undergarments were probably also made by Carolyn as the snap fasteners are the same as the dress; written on back of doll: "#91 / David R Greene / 2000". Displayed in a light-up plexiglass and wood case with pink and white floral wallpaper, and is furnished with bench, desk,and student's chair/desk also made by David Greene, and miscellaneous garden tools. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Doll Castle News 2003 with letter and article on Hitty Greene. Hitty was a character in Rachel Field's book. [show more]
2006.184.1336Hitty Rachel doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Rachel carved and hand painted by Robert Raikes; Suanne Glidden suppied the doll, plus her dress, plastic case "apartment", and accessories; Ryan Jones supplied the petticoat; Julie DeGroat supplied the hat. Donated by Suanne Glidden in 2006. (See GCHIS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Hitty Rachel doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2006.184.1336   
Type:
  • Object, Doll
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • Hitty: 6.5" H; case: 11" L x 8" H x 7.5" W
Description:
Doll, Hitty Rachel carved and hand painted by Robert Raikes; Suanne Glidden suppied the doll, plus her dress, plastic case "apartment", and accessories; Ryan Jones supplied the petticoat; Julie DeGroat supplied the hat. Donated by Suanne Glidden in 2006. (See GCHIS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2000.65.507Ration Books, World War II, with stamps, ca. 1943
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Organizations, Civic
Ration Books, World War II, with stamps, 3 books used by Addie Duren, 2 books used by Samuel E. Chapman, ca. 1943
Ration Books, World War II, with stamps, ca. 1943
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.65.507   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Description:
Ration Books, World War II, with stamps, 3 books used by Addie Duren, 2 books used by Samuel E. Chapman, ca. 1943
1000.0.1251Double pulley
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, double pulley, wood body, metal wheels and hook, 5.25", oval
Double pulley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1251   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Tool, double pulley, wood body, metal wheels and hook, 5.25", oval