Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2014.288.2043	Straw whisk broom	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories	Straw whisk broom with metal and string binding, tag reads "Gift from Ladies Aid Society, ca. early 1900.	Straw whisk broom Catalogue #: 2014.288.2043    Type: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Subject: Object, Furnishings, Other Household Accessories Date: 1900 Materials: Plants Size: 6.5" H x 3.25 W x 1.0 Description: Straw whisk broom with metal and string binding, tag reads "Gift from Ladies Aid Society, ca. early 1900.
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?)
2007.229.1374	Hitty Willow Thompson doll	Object, Doll	Object, Doll Other, Literature	Doll, Hitty Willow Thompson, wood, carved by Pat Thompson in 2005, in green dress with white smock; donated by HittyforEveryone Yahoo group in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark. Diane was caretaker of the imaginary "Lake Thonotosassa Boarding School" in Florida (LTBS, as she referred to it) where Hitty Willow Thompson was Head Mistress. Accessories with doll: yellow-walled apartment box, hanging on its wall is a picture of Diane, a picture of the students that were at LTBS, and also a picture of Jacques, the last doll purchased by Diane and donated to the HittyforEveyrone group to use as their travel doll. Further accessories: red cotton dress, doll quilt white squares and green squares with brown star, light yellow knitted doll afghan, blue wool cape, knitted white shawl, knitted mustard-color shawl, knitted mustard-color handbag, ceramic cup and saucer white with orange-colored decorative decal, coffee pot with spout and orange colored decorative decal, orange carrots in a green bowl (all one piece plastic), green plastic caricature turtle, teddy bear with red ribbon neck kerchief, tiny "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years" book, clothes chest with one (inoperable) drawer, round coffee table, and wooden round-top treasure chest with leather straps and buckles (made in China). All these items were donated by HittyforEveryone group members: Kathie Baxter, Linda Bennett and the Yabba Dabba Doo Hittys, Elise Buhn, Sharon Horswill, Linda Knott, Judy Millman and the Sherman Oaks Hittys,and Sue Parker. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.)	Hitty Willow Thompson doll Catalogue #: 2007.229.1374    Type: Object, Doll Subject: Object, Doll Other, Literature Date: 2005 Materials: Fabric Size: doll: 6.75" H x 2" W x 1" D; apartment: 11" W x 8" H x 5" D Description: Doll, Hitty Willow Thompson, wood, carved by Pat Thompson in 2005, in green dress with white smock; donated by HittyforEveryone Yahoo group in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark. Diane was caretaker of the imaginary "Lake Thonotosassa Boarding School" in Florida (LTBS, as she referred to it) where Hitty Willow Thompson was Head Mistress. Accessories with doll: yellow-walled apartment box, hanging on its wall is a picture of Diane, a picture of the students that were at LTBS, and also a picture of Jacques, the last doll purchased by Diane and donated to the HittyforEveyrone group to use as their travel doll. Further accessories: red cotton dress, doll quilt white squares and green squares with brown star, light yellow knitted doll afghan, blue wool cape, knitted white shawl, knitted mustard-color shawl, knitted mustard-color handbag, ceramic cup and saucer white with orange-colored decorative decal, coffee pot with spout and orange colored decorative decal, orange carrots in a green bowl (all one piece plastic), green plastic caricature turtle, teddy bear with red ribbon neck kerchief, tiny "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years" book, clothes chest with one (inoperable) drawer, round coffee table, and wooden round-top treasure chest with leather straps and buckles (made in China). All these items were donated by HittyforEveryone group members: Kathie Baxter, Linda Bennett and the Yabba Dabba Doo Hittys, Elise Buhn, Sharon Horswill, Linda Knott, Judy Millman and the Sherman Oaks Hittys,and Sue Parker. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) [show more]
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.
2015.309.2069	White clay pipestem fragments	Object, Pipe	Object, Other Object	Pipe stem fragments, two white clay fragments from Spurling Cove beach ca. 2012. One well worn, white; the other better condition but charred burn on one side. Charred fragment bore hole measures 5/64" drill bit, and has impressed letters "LL" (possibly 'A'LL).	White clay pipestem fragments Catalogue #: 2015.309.2069    Type: Object, Pipe Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 2012 Materials: Ceramic Size: 1.5 inch and 1.25 inch Description: Pipe stem fragments, two white clay fragments from Spurling Cove beach ca. 2012. One well worn, white; the other better condition but charred burn on one side. Charred fragment bore hole measures 5/64" drill bit, and has impressed letters "LL" (possibly 'A'LL).
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.)
1000.140.1139	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.)
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
2013.294.1890	Native 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).]
2013.294.1897	Native 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).
2013.294.1895	Native 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.
2013.225.1904	Sweetgrass 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.
2013.294.1902	Native 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).

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