Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2013.250.2042	Smoking Pipe	Object, Pipe	Object, Other Object	Pipe. Smoking paraphenalia, well used, bowl is blackened with residue. Corn cob style with wood stem, metal ring, and plastic mouthpiece. (Found amid a box of items pertaining to Tud Bunker.)	Smoking Pipe Catalogue #: 2013.250.2042    Type: Object, Pipe Subject: Object, Other Object Size: 5" L x 1" W x 2" H Description: Pipe. Smoking paraphenalia, well used, bowl is blackened with residue. Corn cob style with wood stem, metal ring, and plastic mouthpiece. (Found amid a box of items pertaining to Tud Bunker.)
1000.140.1143	Small wire-frame eye glasses from Preble house	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	People	Eyeglasses, very small metal wire single prescription, probably a woman's, broken with only one earpiece, without case, from Preble house	Small wire-frame eye glasses from Preble house Catalogue #: 1000.140.1143    Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: People Size: 4.25" W, lens 1.5" W x 1" H Description: Eyeglasses, very small metal wire single prescription, probably a woman's, broken with only one earpiece, without case, from Preble house
2013.258.1988	Archaeological fragments recovered at Macfarlan (Preble) house	Object, Other Object, Collection	Structures, Dwellings, House	Archaeological fragments. Collection of ceramic sherds; white clay pipestem fragments; doll parts, and small finds. Collection of artifacts recovered by donor 1970s-1990s from his property - the historic William Pitt Preble house built ca. 1827. Items donor recovered outside behind the kitchen include sherds of brown, green, purple, red, and blue underglaze printed wares (one "Indian Tomb" pattern (ca. 1830)). Some printed ware sherds with scalloped and some with smooth edges, most are of buff paste and white on reverse. Blue, green, and white edged earthenwares. One sherd underglaze blue, sponge or splatter pattern. One sherd blue/grey stoneware. Four white clay pipe stem fragments measured by donor 2013/2014 and remeasured 2015. Doll's arm marked 'Germany' = 0.093". Small finds: larger doll arm; blue cut glass bead, pocket watch key, tiny wood button, fragment of small metal collar, fragment of what may be a bone toothbrush head. (See also 2017.386.2161 for research materials.)	Archaeological fragments recovered at Macfarlan (Preble) house Catalogue #: 2013.258.1988    Type: Object, Other Object, Collection Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Description: Archaeological fragments. Collection of ceramic sherds; white clay pipestem fragments; doll parts, and small finds. Collection of artifacts recovered by donor 1970s-1990s from his property - the historic William Pitt Preble house built ca. 1827. Items donor recovered outside behind the kitchen include sherds of brown, green, purple, red, and blue underglaze printed wares (one "Indian Tomb" pattern (ca. 1830)). Some printed ware sherds with scalloped and some with smooth edges, most are of buff paste and white on reverse. Blue, green, and white edged earthenwares. One sherd underglaze blue, sponge or splatter pattern. One sherd blue/grey stoneware. Four white clay pipe stem fragments measured by donor 2013/2014 and remeasured 2015. Doll's arm marked 'Germany' = 0.093". Small finds: larger doll arm; blue cut glass bead, pocket watch key, tiny wood button, fragment of small metal collar, fragment of what may be a bone toothbrush head. (See also 2017.386.2161 for research materials.) [show more]
1000.140.1139	Wallet inscribed: William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836	Object, Personal Case, Wallet	Object, Other Object	Wallet, brown leather tri-fold with tongue & strap closure, repaired and well worn, inked inside:" William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836." From Louise Marr collection of items recovered from the Preble House.	Wallet inscribed: William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836 Catalogue #: 1000.140.1139    Type: Object, Personal Case, Wallet Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 1836 Materials: Leather Size: (closed) 7.5" W x 3.75 L; open 9.25" H with all 3 folds open Description: Wallet, brown leather tri-fold with tongue & strap closure, repaired and well worn, inked inside:" William P Prebles Property, Cranberry Isles 1836." From Louise Marr collection of items recovered from the Preble House.
2013.250.2041	Toy Sailboat	Object, Toy	Object, Toy	Toy. Sailboat, carved wood with wood mast, cotton sail, thread and string rigging. Pins hold rigging port and starboard; pins with white ball heads on bow and stern. (Toy found amid a box of items pertaining to Tud Bunker.)	Toy Sailboat Catalogue #: 2013.250.2041    Type: Object, Toy Subject: Object, Toy Size: 7" L x 1.5" W x 6.5" H Description: Toy. Sailboat, carved wood with wood mast, cotton sail, thread and string rigging. Pins hold rigging port and starboard; pins with white ball heads on bow and stern. (Toy found amid a box of items pertaining to Tud Bunker.)
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.
2022.609.3101	Great Cranberry Island Fire Signals	Object, Sign	Events, Fire	A fire sign for Cranberry Island. This sign tells residents what they should do in case of a fire. It also provides the siren number for certain places on the island.	Great Cranberry Island Fire Signals Catalogue #: 2022.609.3101    Type: Object, Sign Subject: Events, Fire Materials: Paper Description: A fire sign for Cranberry Island. This sign tells residents what they should do in case of a fire. It also provides the siren number for certain places on the island.
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.
2014.574.3066	"School House Lot."	Object, Writing, Notebook	Places, Landscape	This is a handwritten list of land sold on the island. There is multiple sections of this labeled. The first being "Land for big house sold to Samuel Spurling." 2nd being "Boiling Spring + Dolly Newman field to William Preble." The list continues like this to make sense of how this land was divided to make a lot for the school.	"School House Lot." Catalogue #: 2014.574.3066    Type: Object, Writing, Notebook Subject: Places, Landscape Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: This is a handwritten list of land sold on the island. There is multiple sections of this labeled. The first being "Land for big house sold to Samuel Spurling." 2nd being "Boiling Spring + Dolly Newman field to William Preble." The list continues like this to make sense of how this land was divided to make a lot for the school.
2014.570.3062	Name Cards.	Object, Identification Card, Business Card	People	Business cards for Mrs. Wade H. Marr, Fannie Spurling, and Miss Catherine Gladden Briggs. Catherine Briggs could be a distant relative of the Bunker family, but this cannot be confirmed. As for the other two name cards, Fannie Spurling is the maiden name of Frances Marr who married Wade Marr.	Name Cards. Catalogue #: 2014.570.3062    Type: Object, Identification Card, Business Card Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: Business cards for Mrs. Wade H. Marr, Fannie Spurling, and Miss Catherine Gladden Briggs. Catherine Briggs could be a distant relative of the Bunker family, but this cannot be confirmed. As for the other two name cards, Fannie Spurling is the maiden name of Frances Marr who married Wade Marr.
2014.566.3057	Handwritten note about all marriages births and deaths in the Preble family.	Object, Writing, Notebook	People	A handwritten note about the marriages births and deaths that happened in the Preble family. It starts with the initial marriage of Esaias Preble of York Maine marrying Mary Bell of N. Castle N.H in 1807. These two had children, Lydia Preble 1807, William 1811, Mary 1812, Lucia ( NO DATE), Harriet 1817, Nancy 182?, George Bell 1822, Charles 1826, Andrew 1828, Eber 1829. Charles, Andrew and Eber were the only ones born on Cranberry Island after their family moved from York Maine. In the death section it only mentions a couple of the children and only one of the parents.	Handwritten note about all marriages births and deaths in the Preble family. Catalogue #: 2014.566.3057    Type: Object, Writing, Notebook Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A handwritten note about the marriages births and deaths that happened in the Preble family. It starts with the initial marriage of Esaias Preble of York Maine marrying Mary Bell of N. Castle N.H in 1807. These two had children, Lydia Preble 1807, William 1811, Mary 1812, Lucia ( NO DATE), Harriet 1817, Nancy 182?, George Bell 1822, Charles 1826, Andrew 1828, Eber 1829. Charles, Andrew and Eber were the only ones born on Cranberry Island after their family moved from York Maine. In the death section it only mentions a couple of the children and only one of the parents. [show more]
2014.547.3040	Livermore Falls Trust & Banking Co. Notebook.	Object, Writing, Notebook	Businesses, Other Business	A notebook dating back to 1929. This notebook could have belonged to Doris Marr. This notebook has all types of notes it, from college expenses to orders made in June. There was also newspaper clippings and announcements placed inside the notebook	Livermore Falls Trust & Banking Co. Notebook. Catalogue #: 2014.547.3040    Type: Object, Writing, Notebook Subject: Businesses, Other Business Date: 1929 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A notebook dating back to 1929. This notebook could have belonged to Doris Marr. This notebook has all types of notes it, from college expenses to orders made in June. There was also newspaper clippings and announcements placed inside the notebook
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.
2014.518.3010	Marr - 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.
2013.495.2986	Stanley - 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.
2013.496.2987	Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house.	Object, Food Cutting Tool	People	Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood.	Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. Catalogue #: 2013.496.2987    Type: Object, Food Cutting Tool Subject: People Date: 1800 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Metal Description: Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. [show more]
2013.497.2988	Ball 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.
2011.500.2991	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.
2013.493.2984	Spurling - 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]
2014.494.2985	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.
2003.165.1186	Stool 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
1000.0.1365	Blue 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
2013.214.1846	Steamer 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
2012.13.1532	Clothes 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"

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