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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
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
1000.0.1251Double 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
1000.0.1303Wrench
  • Object, Metalworking, Wrench
  • Object, Other Object
Artifact, wrench for opening boat hatches
Wrench
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1303   
Type:
  • Object, Metalworking, Wrench
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Artifact, wrench for opening boat hatches
1000.0.1300Pulley with hook
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Pulley, wood with metal hook
Pulley with hook
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1300   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Vinyl
Description:
Pulley, wood with metal hook
1000.0.1292Brass oar lock
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Object, Other Object
Boat hardware, brass oar lock
Brass oar lock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1292   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Boat hardware, brass oar lock
1000.0.1307Wire metal basket
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Basket, wire metal basket
Wire metal basket
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1307   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Basket, wire metal basket
1000.0.1249Small metal kerosene heater
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
Small metal kerosene heater
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1249   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
1000.116.1116Worm tool: large iron corkscrew
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
Worm tool: large iron corkscrew
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1116   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 9.25" L x 3" W
Description:
Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
1000.0.1118Antique padlock
  • Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock
  • Object, Other Object
Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
Antique padlock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1118   
Type:
  • Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 2.5" W x 4" L x 0.75 H
Description:
Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
2013.241.1969Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head
  • Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1969   
Type:
  • Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 12" L x 2" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
2014.285.2033Pencil sharpener ca. 1890
  • Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com)
Pencil sharpener ca. 1890
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.285.2033   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10" L x 2" W x 3" H
Description:
Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com) [show more]
1000.0.1132Wood mallet
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding
Wood mallet
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1132   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10.5" L x 6.5" W x 3.25" H
Description:
Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding