Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2013.264.1997	Washcloths crocheted by Postmistress Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s	Object, Towel	Object, Other Object	Fabric. Two crocheted, cotton washcloths: white with green scalloped edge and white with pink scalloped edge. Both made by Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s and purchased by donor at Ladies Aid Fair in 1970s or '80s. Marjorie was the postmistress for years on GCI.	Washcloths crocheted by Postmistress Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s Catalogue #: 2013.264.1997    Type: Object, Towel Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Marjorie Phippen Place: Cranberry Isles Materials: Fabric Description: Fabric. Two crocheted, cotton washcloths: white with green scalloped edge and white with pink scalloped edge. Both made by Marjorie Phippen ca. 1970s and purchased by donor at Ladies Aid Fair in 1970s or '80s. Marjorie was the postmistress for years on GCI.
2007.139.1081	Mrs. Jean Howard Wadsworth's Workshirt	Object, Clothing, Shirt	Object, Other Object People	Clothing. Shirt, work, worn by Jean Howard (Mrs. Wadsworth) during the building of the Charles & Jean Wadsworth home	Mrs. Jean Howard Wadsworth's Workshirt Catalogue #: 2007.139.1081    Type: Object, Clothing, Shirt Subject: Object, Other Object People Description: Clothing. Shirt, work, worn by Jean Howard (Mrs. Wadsworth) during the building of the Charles & Jean Wadsworth home
1000.34.1079	Sailor's Comb Hanger	Object, Hair Ornament	Object, Other Object	Comb Hanger; tag inscription reads "From the Cranberry Isles. A Sailor's Comb Hanger. Using the "Hackamore" Knot And an Irish Pennant.".	Sailor's Comb Hanger Catalogue #: 1000.34.1079    Type: Object, Hair Ornament Subject: Object, Other Object Materials: Fabric Description: Comb Hanger; tag inscription reads "From the Cranberry Isles. A Sailor's Comb Hanger. Using the "Hackamore" Knot And an Irish Pennant.".
2010.190.1399	Feather fan, 19th century	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Clothing. Ladies Feather Fan-19th Century-Macfarlan Family. (Duplicate of 2009.11.1181?)	Feather fan, 19th century Catalogue #: 2010.190.1399    Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Description: Clothing. Ladies Feather Fan-19th Century-Macfarlan Family. (Duplicate of 2009.11.1181?)
1000.0.1361	Ornate metal picture frame	Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame	Object, Furnishings, Decoration	Frame. Ornate Metal Picture Frame for 4" to 6" pictures	Ornate metal picture frame Catalogue #: 1000.0.1361    Type: Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Materials: Metal Description: Frame. Ornate Metal Picture Frame for 4" to 6" pictures
2013.214.1925	Carved wooden tree	Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving	Object, Art	Art, carved wooden fir tree, with branches shaved away from the trunk, made in one piece by Sam Chapman; separate square base; note taped on bottom of base "Sam Chapman Made This"; see also item 1302, also made by Sam Chapman.	Carved wooden tree Catalogue #: 2013.214.1925    Type: Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving Subject: Object, Art Materials: Wood Size: 10" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D Description: Art, carved wooden fir tree, with branches shaved away from the trunk, made in one piece by Sam Chapman; separate square base; note taped on bottom of base "Sam Chapman Made This"; see also item 1302, also made by Sam Chapman.
2013.241.1978	Shaving gear in silver box	Object, Shaving Product, Shaving Set	Object, Other Object	Toiletry. Shaving gear in silver box. One complex razor with swivel head and "Wilkinson made in England, Pat. No 321115", leather strop with metal attachment, seven razor blades each in a slot within steel holder with the day of the week on them. Silver Box is lined with blue velvet and gold Wilkinson Sowrd Co. Ltd imprinted in gold on velvet lining. Probably never used.	Shaving gear in silver box Catalogue #: 2013.241.1978    Type: Object, Shaving Product, Shaving Set Subject: Object, Other Object Materials: Metal Size: 5" L x 2.25" W x 1.75" H Description: Toiletry. Shaving gear in silver box. One complex razor with swivel head and "Wilkinson made in England, Pat. No 321115", leather strop with metal attachment, seven razor blades each in a slot within steel holder with the day of the week on them. Silver Box is lined with blue velvet and gold Wilkinson Sowrd Co. Ltd imprinted in gold on velvet lining. Probably never used.
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.)
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.
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.
2014.519.3011	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.
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.
2014.494.2985	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.
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"
1000.0.1302	Wooden laundry stirrer	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Art, carved wooden laundry stirrer, made by Sam Chapman	Wooden laundry stirrer Catalogue #: 1000.0.1302    Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Creator: Sam Chapman Materials: Wood Description: Art, carved wooden laundry stirrer, made by Sam Chapman
2012.13.1394	Iron	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Iron. Electric Clothes Iron Set consisting of electric iron and matching base stand. Iron is 400 Watt "UNIVERSAL" model made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn., USA. There is no matching electric cord. Base stand is unmarked.	Iron Catalogue #: 2012.13.1394    Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Iron. Electric Clothes Iron Set consisting of electric iron and matching base stand. Iron is 400 Watt "UNIVERSAL" model made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn., USA. There is no matching electric cord. Base stand is unmarked.
2000.352.2117	Antique telephone with wooden box and hand crank	Object, Telephone	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Telephone, antique, wooden box with hand crank, with metal handset and base attached by cord. This type of telephone would have been in use before direct dial in 1952. You would pick up the receiver, crank the handle on the wooden box - for example to make one short and two long rings to reach a certain party. You paid for every call, but if you wanted to "cheat" you could set up a time with the person you're calling and then just do one quick ring to get him. (Memories by Mickey Macfarlan.)	Antique telephone with wooden box and hand crank Catalogue #: 2000.352.2117    Type: Object, Telephone Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Description: Telephone, antique, wooden box with hand crank, with metal handset and base attached by cord. This type of telephone would have been in use before direct dial in 1952. You would pick up the receiver, crank the handle on the wooden box - for example to make one short and two long rings to reach a certain party. You paid for every call, but if you wanted to "cheat" you could set up a time with the person you're calling and then just do one quick ring to get him. (Memories by Mickey Macfarlan.) [show more]
2013.294.1885	Basket and lid with modern sewing notions	Object, Containers, Basket	Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object	Basket and lid, flat bottomed, made of sweetgrass? or rattan?, filled with modern sewing notions, lid has two decorative rope handles with Asian characters on coin-like buttons, blue on the inside.	Basket and lid with modern sewing notions Catalogue #: 2013.294.1885    Type: Object, Containers, Basket Subject: Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object Materials: Plants Size: 11.75" diam x 4.75" H Description: Basket and lid, flat bottomed, made of sweetgrass? or rattan?, filled with modern sewing notions, lid has two decorative rope handles with Asian characters on coin-like buttons, blue on the inside.
2013.294.1887	Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms	Object, Containers, Basket	Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object	Two Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms with braided loop handles, one (10" L, handle 3" across) decorated with purple twine, the other (9.5" L, handle 3" across) tied with green twine. The broom with the green twine 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 9/25/14).	Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms Catalogue #: 2013.294.1887    Type: Object, Containers, Basket Subject: Object, Other Object, Sweetgrass Object Materials: Plants Size: See description Description: Two Native American sweetgrass whisk brooms with braided loop handles, one (10" L, handle 3" across) decorated with purple twine, the other (9.5" L, handle 3" across) tied with green twine. The broom with the green twine 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 9/25/14). [show more]
2013.294.1889	Native 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.
2013.294.1888	Flat 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

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