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.
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
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
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.]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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."
Art, 2 sheets, b&w silhouettes of Rachel Field and Capt. Samuel Hadlock, Jr., drawn by Janet Roberts for 1999 production of play, "A Night with Rachel Field and Sammy Sanford", by Hugh Dwelley
Description: Art, 2 sheets, b&w silhouettes of Rachel Field and Capt. Samuel Hadlock, Jr., drawn by Janet Roberts for 1999 production of play, "A Night with Rachel Field and Sammy Sanford", by Hugh Dwelley
One stained-glass pair of ice skaters arm-in-arm: blue, red, purple, yellow, black, and white glass with lead joints; made by Georgina "Georgie" Ware, with lead loops on either side to hang in a window. The Ware house was on Murray's Point (GCI) and her glass studio was across the lane from her house.
Description: One stained-glass pair of ice skaters arm-in-arm: blue, red, purple, yellow, black, and white glass with lead joints; made by Georgina "Georgie" Ware, with lead loops on either side to hang in a window. The Ware house was on Murray's Point (GCI) and her glass studio was across the lane from her house.
Collection of 9 Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson items: a) negative plus printed image of Hazel holding fish at the Stanley Fish Wharf in Manset; b) letter (1943) invitation to spaghetti dinner from her WAC commander; c) memo (1943) from her WAC commander describing Hazel as loyal, intelligent, efficient, and cooperative; d&e) personal letter (1956) from her friend Ruth "Haydy" Haydock; f&g) photo (1966) of Hazel (caretaker) with members of the Cranberry Club (names on back); h) certificate (1974) of six weeks' training in Alcoholism Counseling; i&j) photo (ca. 1974) Hazel at LSU where she attended classes; k) certificate of appreciation (1979) for volunteer work with the aging; l) letter (undated) of thanks for her participation in Food with Friends program. (Some transcribed.)
Description: Collection of 9 Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson items: a) negative plus printed image of Hazel holding fish at the Stanley Fish Wharf in Manset; b) letter (1943) invitation to spaghetti dinner from her WAC commander; c) memo (1943) from her WAC commander describing Hazel as loyal, intelligent, efficient, and cooperative; d&e) personal letter (1956) from her friend Ruth "Haydy" Haydock; f&g) photo (1966) of Hazel (caretaker) with members of the Cranberry Club (names on back); h) certificate (1974) of six weeks' training in Alcoholism Counseling; i&j) photo (ca. 1974) Hazel at LSU where she attended classes; k) certificate of appreciation (1979) for volunteer work with the aging; l) letter (undated) of thanks for her participation in Food with Friends program. (Some transcribed.) [show more]
Photo wallet, leather, "Y.W.C.A. / U.S.O. / COL'S, OHIO" (meaning Columbus, Ohio) owned by Hazel (Stanley) Peterson, containing 2 photos of her family: a) Mimi, her grandmother; b) Bea Stanley, her mother
Description: Photo wallet, leather, "Y.W.C.A. / U.S.O. / COL'S, OHIO" (meaning Columbus, Ohio) owned by Hazel (Stanley) Peterson, containing 2 photos of her family: a) Mimi, her grandmother; b) Bea Stanley, her mother
Enoch Stanley family portrait: (l to r) Nina, Bea (Beatrice, mother), Emma (with toy), Malcolm (known as Mac), Mae, Enoch Stanley (father, also known as E'en), Hazel Brook
Description: Enoch Stanley family portrait: (l to r) Nina, Bea (Beatrice, mother), Emma (with toy), Malcolm (known as Mac), Mae, Enoch Stanley (father, also known as E'en), Hazel Brook
Photos (reprints), and a note from Gordon Shaw explaining them: a) 1912 photo of Samuel Sanford outside his cabin on GCI, and b) photo of Captain Hadlock. Photos taken by Walter K Shaw, Sr. There is newspaper clipping of poems from 1966.
Description: Photos (reprints), and a note from Gordon Shaw explaining them: a) 1912 photo of Samuel Sanford outside his cabin on GCI, and b) photo of Captain Hadlock. Photos taken by Walter K Shaw, Sr. There is newspaper clipping of poems from 1966.