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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 1000.0.916 | Sketch of Rachel Field's house |
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| Sketch of Rachel Field's house on Sutton Island | 
Description: Sketch of Rachel Field's house on Sutton Island |
| 1000.27.800 | Headstone rubbings from Preble Cemetery and 1994 Report on Preble Cemetery (online) |
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| Rubbings from some grave stones in the Preble Cemetery, made by Bruce Komusin for his report on that cemetery, first published 1993. This report was never a big seller and is now available for free on the web (with added photos) see link below. | 
Description: Rubbings from some grave stones in the Preble Cemetery, made by Bruce Komusin for his report on that cemetery, first published 1993. This report was never a big seller and is now available for free on the web (with added photos) see link below. |
| 2010.126.1912 | Hamor House sketch |
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| Drawing by S.G. Easter or Caster? pencil sketch of the Hamor Tea House; some water staining on the edges. Painting removed from original frame (a glass pane with metal rosettes securing it to a wood board back). Original sketch stored separately; scanned print of the drawing is in frame. | 
Description: Drawing by S.G. Easter or Caster? pencil sketch of the Hamor Tea House; some water staining on the edges. Painting removed from original frame (a glass pane with metal rosettes securing it to a wood board back). Original sketch stored separately; scanned print of the drawing is in frame. |
| 1000.0.1065 | Boat Drawings by young Alton Bunker |
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| Two pictures printed on large paper for display purposes of boats by young Alton Bunker, brother of Tud Bunker. Alton had the mailboat contract for a few years around 1939, he ran the contract with his boat a Novia | 
Description: Two pictures printed on large paper for display purposes of boats by young Alton Bunker, brother of Tud Bunker. Alton had the mailboat contract for a few years around 1939, he ran the contract with his boat a Novia |
| 2018.418.2283 | Carl Nelson self portrait 1928 |
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| Self portrait of Carl Nelson, Hotel de Seine, Rue de Seine, Paris, France, 1928. Contour (direct) drawing after having been the student of Kimon Nicolaides at the Arts Student Leage, New York, New York. Matte/Unframed. Partial scan made 9/20/18 | 
Description: Self portrait of Carl Nelson, Hotel de Seine, Rue de Seine, Paris, France, 1928. Contour (direct) drawing after having been the student of Kimon Nicolaides at the Arts Student Leage, New York, New York. Matte/Unframed. Partial scan made 9/20/18 |
| 2018.418.2282 | Carl Nelson Self-Portrait 1947 |
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| Self portrait of Carl Nelson as he looked when he first came to Great Cranberry Isle, Maine, in 1947. Unframed. Partial scan made 9/20/18 | 
Description: Self portrait of Carl Nelson as he looked when he first came to Great Cranberry Isle, Maine, in 1947. Unframed. Partial scan made 9/20/18 |
| 2013.246.2354 | Preble cemetery drawing |
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| Drawing of headstones with inscriptions in Preble Cemetery ca. 1985. (Partial scan shown here.) | 
Description: Drawing of headstones with inscriptions in Preble Cemetery ca. 1985. (Partial scan shown here.) |
| 1000.0.986 | Copy of Eskimo drawing with lock of hair in green frame, |
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| Printed photo copy of Eskimo drawing with lock of hair in green frame, 8"x10"; connected with Rachel Field's book "God's Pocket" and Samuel Hadlock, Jr. voyages with his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians in the 1820s. See also Beyond God's Pocket. [Research on drawing TBD.] | 
Description: Printed photo copy of Eskimo drawing with lock of hair in green frame, 8"x10"; connected with Rachel Field's book "God's Pocket" and Samuel Hadlock, Jr. voyages with his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians in the 1820s. See also Beyond God's Pocket. [Research on drawing TBD.] |
| 2013.214.1876 | Drawing of lobster pot by C. Gilley |
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| Art, pen and ink drawing titled "LOBSTER TRAP ON BOTTOM" by C. Gilley, showing an old fashioned round top wooden lobster trap on the sea bed, with a rope going up to an intermediate float (a glass bottle), the rope continuing further up to a bullet shaped float on the surface; also a lobster boat approching it on the surface | 
Description: Art, pen and ink drawing titled "LOBSTER TRAP ON BOTTOM" by C. Gilley, showing an old fashioned round top wooden lobster trap on the sea bed, with a rope going up to an intermediate float (a glass bottle), the rope continuing further up to a bullet shaped float on the surface; also a lobster boat approching it on the surface |
| 1000.0.940 | Henry Finkelstein artwork |
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| 1998 Card with Henry Finkelstein's oil on canvas "From Under the Plum Trees" print featured on the front | 
Description: 1998 Card with Henry Finkelstein's oil on canvas "From Under the Plum Trees" print featured on the front |
| 2013.499.2990 | Ceramic Tile - Unknown Artist |
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| Ceramic tile with colorful glaze test spots on it. This glaze is possible the work of Holly Hartley, Mrs. Samenfeld, or Janice Roberts studios. | 
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. |
| 2000.233.675 | Greeting cards by Charles Wadsworth and other artists |
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| Greeting Cards, blank, set of 10 published by The Tidal Press. Reproductions of art by Charles Wadsworth: Rock Pool #2, Chickadees, The Rose and the Hand, Cambridge Backyards, Swans, Tern Island, Blind Horse. And by Jean Howard: Wild Anemones in Earthen Bowl, Cosmos and Snapdragons. And by Donald Stoltenberg: Barn. | 
Description: Greeting Cards, blank, set of 10 published by The Tidal Press. Reproductions of art by Charles Wadsworth: Rock Pool #2, Chickadees, The Rose and the Hand, Cambridge Backyards, Swans, Tern Island, Blind Horse. And by Jean Howard: Wild Anemones in Earthen Bowl, Cosmos and Snapdragons. And by Donald Stoltenberg: Barn. |
| 2020.447.2826 | Pink Stanley and Larry Williams |
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| Oil-on-canvas painting by Laurie D. Williams titled Pink Stanley and Larry Williams. Shows Capt. Charles “Pink” Stanley and Laurence Williams with lobster pot and skiff ca. 1958. Painting is by Larry's mother and was inspired by a photo by the artist or by cousin John Towns. | 
Description: Oil-on-canvas painting by Laurie D. Williams titled Pink Stanley and Larry Williams. Shows Capt. Charles “Pink” Stanley and Laurence Williams with lobster pot and skiff ca. 1958. Painting is by Larry's mother and was inspired by a photo by the artist or by cousin John Towns. |
| 2014.576.3068 | "Rocking Chairs" by Louise Marr |
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| A folder holding 6 print out ranging in size of Louise Marr's painting of a rocking chair. | 
Description: A folder holding 6 print out ranging in size of Louise Marr's painting of a rocking chair. |
| 2014.289.2044 | Mural seascape with mountains and schooners |
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| Painting. Mural, acrylic on canvas of view from Preble Cove, Great Cranberry Island - seascape with mountains and schooners by Wini Smart. Artist painted the view from Sammy Sanford's cabin for a play by Hugh Dwelley about Sanford that was produced by GCIHS in 2000 - "An Evening with Rachel Field & Sammy Sanford." Artist says the mural was rained on and had to be rescued at one point. Four snapshot photos of mural in use at the GCI church. (See also video of play 1000.0.505; and p. 77 in "A Long, Long Way, An Artist's Life" 2008 by Wini Smart.) | 
Description: Painting. Mural, acrylic on canvas of view from Preble Cove, Great Cranberry Island - seascape with mountains and schooners by Wini Smart. Artist painted the view from Sammy Sanford's cabin for a play by Hugh Dwelley about Sanford that was produced by GCIHS in 2000 - "An Evening with Rachel Field & Sammy Sanford." Artist says the mural was rained on and had to be rescued at one point. Four snapshot photos of mural in use at the GCI church. (See also video of play 1000.0.505; and p. 77 in "A Long, Long Way, An Artist's Life" 2008 by Wini Smart.) [show more] |
| 2014.302.2056 | Dancing Rock, Baker Island |
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| Painting, oil on canvas, unframed, "Dancing Rock, Baker Island" by Wini Smart. Painting features people dancing in a summer scene atop the flat ledge of granite on the island. | 
Description: Painting, oil on canvas, unframed, "Dancing Rock, Baker Island" by Wini Smart. Painting features people dancing in a summer scene atop the flat ledge of granite on the island. |
| 2015.330.2092 | The Quiltmaker |
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| Artwork. "The Quiltmaker" framed, oil on canvas by Wini Smart 2006. Islander Ruth Westphal sewing a colorful quilt in a windowed room with view of church suggested in one window. Painting donated by Friends of Cranberry House at the 2006 Exhibit and Benefit Auction held at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor, ME. | 
Description: Artwork. "The Quiltmaker" framed, oil on canvas by Wini Smart 2006. Islander Ruth Westphal sewing a colorful quilt in a windowed room with view of church suggested in one window. Painting donated by Friends of Cranberry House at the 2006 Exhibit and Benefit Auction held at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor, ME. |
| 2016.364.2127 | Title unknown |
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| Painting, large, colorful, shoreline scene with island flora and fauna,Title? , acrylic (or oil?) on wood by Wini Smart, 2000. Mounted on wooden frame. 8 ft H x 4 ft H. Painting is intended as a museum display to help children identify all the animals and sea life found on GCI. Early on, the GCIHS museum had a section for children. See also (B): white binder with laminated pages, "Can You Find These Animals?" identifying animals seen in the painting and on GCI. | 
Description: Painting, large, colorful, shoreline scene with island flora and fauna,Title? , acrylic (or oil?) on wood by Wini Smart, 2000. Mounted on wooden frame. 8 ft H x 4 ft H. Painting is intended as a museum display to help children identify all the animals and sea life found on GCI. Early on, the GCIHS museum had a section for children. See also (B): white binder with laminated pages, "Can You Find These Animals?" identifying animals seen in the painting and on GCI. [show more] |
| 2018.414.2230 | Painting of Preble House |
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| Large, colorful acrylic or oil painting of "Preble House" as seen atop the hillside from Preble Cove, signed JW (Jeff Weisbruch). Jeff also compiled several oral histories on GCI see 1000.30.91, and 1000.30.434-444. As well as his book "An Interview with Ralph Stanley, Wooden Boat Builder and National Heritage Foundation "National Treasure", by Jeff Weisbruch, 1994. Published by GCIHS 1999. (GCIHS 2016.362.2126) | 
Description: Large, colorful acrylic or oil painting of "Preble House" as seen atop the hillside from Preble Cove, signed JW (Jeff Weisbruch). Jeff also compiled several oral histories on GCI see 1000.30.91, and 1000.30.434-444. As well as his book "An Interview with Ralph Stanley, Wooden Boat Builder and National Heritage Foundation "National Treasure", by Jeff Weisbruch, 1994. Published by GCIHS 1999. (GCIHS 2016.362.2126) |
| 2010.126.1911 | Painting by Charles Edwin Kinkead a.k.a. Kinkaid or Kincaid |
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| Painting by Charles Edwin Kinkead, oil, framed, of a marsh or field with still water in the foreground, trees in the background, and the mountains of Acadia National Park in the far distance; perhaps The Pool on Great Cranberry Island; or the Bass Harbor marshes per artist Carl Little who has painted there. Written on the back: "Mr Kinkead painted this picture / Presented it to Sadie Hamor 1925"; the painting, on canvas, is cut from its original stretcher and glued to a cardboard backing. (Note: the artist's name is a.k.a. Kinkaid or Kincaid.) | 
Description: Painting by Charles Edwin Kinkead, oil, framed, of a marsh or field with still water in the foreground, trees in the background, and the mountains of Acadia National Park in the far distance; perhaps The Pool on Great Cranberry Island; or the Bass Harbor marshes per artist Carl Little who has painted there. Written on the back: "Mr Kinkead painted this picture / Presented it to Sadie Hamor 1925"; the painting, on canvas, is cut from its original stretcher and glued to a cardboard backing. (Note: the artist's name is a.k.a. Kinkaid or Kincaid.) [show more] |
| 2010.126.1018 | Seascape by Scott White |
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| Art, original watercolor seascape painting by Scott White (one of the "Three Islesford Painters" or TIPs.) Scott White used to spend summers at the Hamor House. Inscription on the back of the painting: "This painting was done by an artist who spent summers on Cranberry Island at the Hamor House. This was given to Mabel by Mr. White on her birthday." | 
Description: Art, original watercolor seascape painting by Scott White (one of the "Three Islesford Painters" or TIPs.) Scott White used to spend summers at the Hamor House. Inscription on the back of the painting: "This painting was done by an artist who spent summers on Cranberry Island at the Hamor House. This was given to Mabel by Mr. White on her birthday." |
| 2012.201.1339 | Small painting - Hitty Dances |
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| Artwork. Small painting, Hitty Dances, in starched lace frame signed "Spirit was willing - I. Wolf" lower right corner. Hitty is a character in Rachel Field's book. | 
Description: Artwork. Small painting, Hitty Dances, in starched lace frame signed "Spirit was willing - I. Wolf" lower right corner. Hitty is a character in Rachel Field's book. |
| 2017.396.2171 | Cardboard panels painted by GCI school children |
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| Paintings, three painted cardboard panels with artwork by GCI school children. (A) Woman on the moon releasing white dove by Amy Russell1996. (B) Woman in black in the middle of an orange flower by Martha Bunker (probably 1996); she became an artist or photographer in Portland. (C) Ice Hockey player in action on the ice by Patrick Allen (probably 1996). | 
Description: Paintings, three painted cardboard panels with artwork by GCI school children. (A) Woman on the moon releasing white dove by Amy Russell1996. (B) Woman in black in the middle of an orange flower by Martha Bunker (probably 1996); she became an artist or photographer in Portland. (C) Ice Hockey player in action on the ice by Patrick Allen (probably 1996). |
| 2017.395.2170 | Painting of the Lusitania |
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| Painting, oil or acrylic, and pencil on cardboard of the ship Lusitania. Framed in wood with popsicle stick supports on damaged corners. Donor notes, "I bought it at a Cranberry Island Fair in the 1980s, and was told it came out of an Island House. I'm not sure if it was done by an Islander, but Isabel Storey would know." | 
Description: Painting, oil or acrylic, and pencil on cardboard of the ship Lusitania. Framed in wood with popsicle stick supports on damaged corners. Donor notes, "I bought it at a Cranberry Island Fair in the 1980s, and was told it came out of an Island House. I'm not sure if it was done by an Islander, but Isabel Storey would know." |
| 1000.0.929 | Buoy graphic |
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| Buoys - Heraldry of Great Cranberry Island Working Lobstermen's Colors Summer 2000 | 
Description: Buoys - Heraldry of Great Cranberry Island Working Lobstermen's Colors Summer 2000 |
