Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2022.612.3105	Early Life on Great Cranberry + Photos	Object, Sign	Object, Art Organizations, Civic, Municipal	A brochure for the Cranberry Island Museum, which was then located at the long fellows school. Inside the brochure was a postcard that with a photo by Henry Finklestien on it.	Early Life on Great Cranberry + Photos Catalogue #: 2022.612.3105    Type: Object, Sign Subject: Object, Art Organizations, Civic, Municipal Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A brochure for the Cranberry Island Museum, which was then located at the long fellows school. Inside the brochure was a postcard that with a photo by Henry Finklestien on it.
2013.498.2989	Wooden and Metal shoe forms.	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Four shoe forms, three wooden, one metal. These were probably used to create shoes around. All of the shoe forms are different sizes, the metal one being for a Childs shoe.	Wooden and Metal shoe forms. Catalogue #: 2013.498.2989    Type: Object, Clothing, Shoe Subject: Object, Clothing, Shoe Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Wood Description: Four shoe forms, three wooden, one metal. These were probably used to create shoes around. All of the shoe forms are different sizes, the metal one being for a Childs shoe.
2014.576.3068	"Rocking Chairs" by Louise Marr	Image, Art, Painting	Object, Furnishings, Decoration	A folder holding 6 print out ranging in size of Louise Marr's painting of a rocking chair.	"Rocking Chairs" by Louise Marr Catalogue #: 2014.576.3068    Type: Image, Art, Painting Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A folder holding 6 print out ranging in size of Louise Marr's painting of a rocking chair.
2014.550.3042	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House	A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate. Catalogue #: 2014.550.3042    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.
2014.550.3041	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House	A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate. Catalogue #: 2014.550.3041    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.
2014.533.3025	Grocery Receipt from 1879.	Document, Financial, Receipt	Object, Other Object	A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store.	Grocery Receipt from 1879. Catalogue #: 2014.533.3025    Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Maggie Willard Date: 1879-09-23 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store.
2014.519.3011	An "E" Pin.	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	A sterling Silver Pin with an E on it. On the inside of the Pin it says Army Navy Production Award. The pin has an "E" on the front and has a red, white, and blue flag behind it. This pin could have possible belonged to Edward Preble, the Preble family married into the Marr family, which could be the connection.	An "E" Pin. Catalogue #: 2014.519.3011    Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Metal Description: A sterling Silver Pin with an E on it. On the inside of the Pin it says Army Navy Production Award. The pin has an "E" on the front and has a red, white, and blue flag behind it. This pin could have possible belonged to Edward Preble, the Preble family married into the Marr family, which could be the connection.
2013.499.2990	Ceramic Tile - Unknown Artist	Image, Art, Other Art	Object, Art	Ceramic tile with colorful glaze test spots on it. This glaze is possible the work of Holly Hartley, Mrs. Samenfeld, or Janice Roberts studios.	Ceramic Tile - Unknown Artist Catalogue #: 2013.499.2990    Type: Image, Art, Other Art Subject: Object, Art Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Ceramic Description: Ceramic tile with colorful glaze test spots on it. This glaze is possible the work of Holly Hartley, Mrs. Samenfeld, or Janice Roberts studios.
2011.500.2991	Hand-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.
2010.501.2992	Toothbrush 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.
2014.506.2997	"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold"	Publication, Newspaper	Object, Other Object	"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron."	"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold" Catalogue #: 2014.506.2997    Type: Publication, Newspaper Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Fred Humiston Date: 1965-01-01 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: "Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron." [show more]
2014.494.2985	Small 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.
2021.456.2859	Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Object, Other Object	Two Christmas cards - one from 1887 that has children ice skating and playing in the snow. The other from 1888 that has children sledding. Both cards are to Mabel A. Mayhen, and one of the cards is signed by a I.A Smith.	Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen Catalogue #: 2021.456.2859    Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 1887 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: Two Christmas cards - one from 1887 that has children ice skating and playing in the snow. The other from 1888 that has children sledding. Both cards are to Mabel A. Mayhen, and one of the cards is signed by a I.A Smith.
2021.456.2860	Santa Christmas Card	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Object, Other Object	A Hawthorne and Sommerfield Christmas card that possibly dates back to the 1950s. The Inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and A Bright and Happy New Year"	Santa Christmas Card Catalogue #: 2021.456.2860    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Hawthrone and Sommerfield Date: 1950 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Hawthorne and Sommerfield Christmas card that possibly dates back to the 1950s. The Inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and A Bright and Happy New Year"

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