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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 2013.250.1972 | Tud Bunker's tobacco pipe |
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| Tobacco pipe, carved wooden bowl with plastic mouthpiece. "LARK, D----ow"and "IMPORTED BR---" on stem. Tud Bunker's pipe. | 
Description: Tobacco pipe, carved wooden bowl with plastic mouthpiece. "LARK, D----ow"and "IMPORTED BR---" on stem. Tud Bunker's pipe. |
| 2013.250.1973 | Tud Bunker's pocket knife |
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| Pocket knife with folding blade, wood, brass, and stainless steel. Panther, Jr. C.I. 440 Stainless 571 Japan on blade. Blade has spots of rust. Knife is 4" long with blade folded into handle.Tud Bunker's pocket knife. | 
Description: Pocket knife with folding blade, wood, brass, and stainless steel. Panther, Jr. C.I. 440 Stainless 571 Japan on blade. Blade has spots of rust. Knife is 4" long with blade folded into handle.Tud Bunker's pocket knife. |
| 1000.140.1142 | Eyeglasses, small gold wire bifocals from Preble house |
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| Eyeglasses, small gold wire bifocals, probably a woman's, for farsightedness, faint makers mark inside nose piece. With leather covered metal case, purple velvet inside, trademark on case: Stag above circle with words H.E. MURDOCK, Y.M.C.A. BUILDING, PORTLAND MAINE; from Preble house | 
Description: Eyeglasses, small gold wire bifocals, probably a woman's, for farsightedness, faint makers mark inside nose piece. With leather covered metal case, purple velvet inside, trademark on case: Stag above circle with words H.E. MURDOCK, Y.M.C.A. BUILDING, PORTLAND MAINE; from Preble house |
| 1000.140.1144 | Wire frame eyeglasses from Preble house |
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| Eyeglasses, small metal wire single prescription. With leather covered metal case, blue velvet inside, from Preble house. Separate broken earpiece found entangled with the glasses | 
Description: Eyeglasses, small metal wire single prescription. With leather covered metal case, blue velvet inside, from Preble house. Separate broken earpiece found entangled with the glasses |
| 1000.140.1143 | Small wire-frame eye glasses from Preble house |
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| Eyeglasses, very small metal wire single prescription, probably a woman's, broken with only one earpiece, without case, from Preble house | 
Description: Eyeglasses, very small metal wire single prescription, probably a woman's, broken with only one earpiece, without case, from Preble house |
| 2014.570.3062 | Name Cards. |
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| Business cards for Mrs. Wade H. Marr, Fannie Spurling, and Miss Catherine Gladden Briggs. Catherine Briggs could be a distant relative of the Bunker family, but this cannot be confirmed. As for the other two name cards, Fannie Spurling is the maiden name of Frances Marr who married Wade Marr. | 
Description: Business cards for Mrs. Wade H. Marr, Fannie Spurling, and Miss Catherine Gladden Briggs. Catherine Briggs could be a distant relative of the Bunker family, but this cannot be confirmed. As for the other two name cards, Fannie Spurling is the maiden name of Frances Marr who married Wade Marr. |
| 2014.566.3057 | Handwritten note about all marriages births and deaths in the Preble family. |
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| A handwritten note about the marriages births and deaths that happened in the Preble family. It starts with the initial marriage of Esaias Preble of York Maine marrying Mary Bell of N. Castle N.H in 1807. These two had children, Lydia Preble 1807, William 1811, Mary 1812, Lucia ( NO DATE), Harriet 1817, Nancy 182?, George Bell 1822, Charles 1826, Andrew 1828, Eber 1829. Charles, Andrew and Eber were the only ones born on Cranberry Island after their family moved from York Maine. In the death section it only mentions a couple of the children and only one of the parents. | 
Description: A handwritten note about the marriages births and deaths that happened in the Preble family. It starts with the initial marriage of Esaias Preble of York Maine marrying Mary Bell of N. Castle N.H in 1807. These two had children, Lydia Preble 1807, William 1811, Mary 1812, Lucia ( NO DATE), Harriet 1817, Nancy 182?, George Bell 1822, Charles 1826, Andrew 1828, Eber 1829. Charles, Andrew and Eber were the only ones born on Cranberry Island after their family moved from York Maine. In the death section it only mentions a couple of the children and only one of the parents. [show more] |
| 2014.518.3010 | Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr. |
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| A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number. | 
Description: A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number. |
| 2013.495.2986 | Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat |
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| Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998. | 
Description: Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998. |
| 2013.496.2987 | Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. |
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| Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. | 
Description: Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. [show more] |
| 2013.493.2984 | Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow. |
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| Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. | 
Description: Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. [show more] |
| 2000.65.508 | Addie Duren's Ration Book |
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| Card & Envelope, Card lists Addie Duren's Identification Number for Ration Book use, postmarked 4 Oct 1943 | 
Description: Card & Envelope, Card lists Addie Duren's Identification Number for Ration Book use, postmarked 4 Oct 1943 |
| 1000.49.295 | Funeral card for E.S. Fernald |
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| Funeral card, E.S. Fernald d. 4 Jan 1894 age 53, with envelope indicating Jean gave this item to Ruth Westphal to give to Historical Society |
Description: Funeral card, E.S. Fernald d. 4 Jan 1894 age 53, with envelope indicating Jean gave this item to Ruth Westphal to give to Historical Society |
| 1000.46.270 | Memorial card for infant Cora E. Stanley (sister of Carrie M. Richardson) 1892 |
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| Card, memorial, for Cora E. Stanley (sister of Carrie M. Richardson) d. 4 Nov 1892 age 7 mo. 15 dy. |
Description: Card, memorial, for Cora E. Stanley (sister of Carrie M. Richardson) d. 4 Nov 1892 age 7 mo. 15 dy. |
| 1000.27.725 | Whale's Rib business card |
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| Business card, The Whale's Rib Gifts of Maine - Art Gallery, run by Polly Bunker | 
Description: Business card, The Whale's Rib Gifts of Maine - Art Gallery, run by Polly Bunker |
| 2016.374.2137 | Headstone for William Spurling |
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| Headstone fragment discovered July 2016 during Spurling Revolutionary War Cemetery preservation project. White marble. Well worn and difficult to discern, the inscription reads: "William/Son of Thomas & Hannah/Spurling. William Spurling, 2nd, was born 9Dec1812 and died 23May1839. This is the only piece of William's headstone discovered to date; it was lying in the grass near the Robert Spurling footstone. One corner piece is broken off. One other small white marble fragment was collected and stored with this artifact. | 
Description: Headstone fragment discovered July 2016 during Spurling Revolutionary War Cemetery preservation project. White marble. Well worn and difficult to discern, the inscription reads: "William/Son of Thomas & Hannah/Spurling. William Spurling, 2nd, was born 9Dec1812 and died 23May1839. This is the only piece of William's headstone discovered to date; it was lying in the grass near the Robert Spurling footstone. One corner piece is broken off. One other small white marble fragment was collected and stored with this artifact. [show more] |
| 2005.113.1347 | Croquet set |
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| Games. Wooden Croquet set with case, from Bruce Komusin's parents' summer home on Long Island NY | 
Description: Games. Wooden Croquet set with case, from Bruce Komusin's parents' summer home on Long Island NY |
| 2013.242.1938 | Walking stick |
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| Cane. Wood, walking stick with knotted handle, smooth, sanded natural finish; small dark knots along its length. Made by Mickey Macfarlan (ca. 2010) from a sapling located on Mickey's property that had been tied into a knot by Sam Chapman at least 30 years ago. (Sam Chapman, GCI craftsman, died in 1971 at the age of 102.) | 
Description: Cane. Wood, walking stick with knotted handle, smooth, sanded natural finish; small dark knots along its length. Made by Mickey Macfarlan (ca. 2010) from a sapling located on Mickey's property that had been tied into a knot by Sam Chapman at least 30 years ago. (Sam Chapman, GCI craftsman, died in 1971 at the age of 102.) |
| 1000.0.1304 | Carved walking stick |
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| Artifact, carved walking stick made by Sam Chapman | |
| 2009.11.1181 | Silk fan |
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| Woman's hand fan, silk with ivory spreaders, apparently worn with "going away" skirt and jacket outfit (see 2009.11.1180 and 2009.11.1942). One of the accessories said to have been worn with the "going away" outfit of Hannah (nee Dick) Macfarlan for her honeymoon trip. Married 21 April 1869 in Philadelphia. | 
Description: Woman's hand fan, silk with ivory spreaders, apparently worn with "going away" skirt and jacket outfit (see 2009.11.1180 and 2009.11.1942). One of the accessories said to have been worn with the "going away" outfit of Hannah (nee Dick) Macfarlan for her honeymoon trip. Married 21 April 1869 in Philadelphia. |
| 1000.0.1363 | Beige umbrella |
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| Umbrella. Beige Parasol (silk?); probably a gift of Mrs. Dunbar from the attic of the Dunbar house on Bear Island | 
Description: Umbrella. Beige Parasol (silk?); probably a gift of Mrs. Dunbar from the attic of the Dunbar house on Bear Island |
| 1000.0.1364 | Green umbrella |
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| Umbrella. Green Parasol (silk?); probably a gift of Mrs Dunbar from the attic of the Dunbar house on Bear Island | 
Description: Umbrella. Green Parasol (silk?); probably a gift of Mrs Dunbar from the attic of the Dunbar house on Bear Island |
| 1000.0.384 | Ribbon: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge |
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| Ribbon, pin-on, double sided, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge #135, Southwest Harbor | 
Description: Ribbon, pin-on, double sided, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge #135, Southwest Harbor |
| 2000.6.1935 | Modified rocking chair with swivel tray |
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| Furniture. Rocking chair with swivel tray. Wood. Original black rocker with gold scroll work on seat and back has been modified with addition of a swiveling, wooden tray affixed to the chair arms. Rocker blades may have been shortened. Rocker may have had a signature, Stanley, visible on it at one time. Phil Whitney recollects in 2015 that this rocker was rescued from his family's house (across the street from his present home) during their house fire. It may have been his mother's rocker (d.o.b. 1911), or perhaps his great great grandmother Sidney Hamor Bunker who died in 1918, or his great grandmother, Julia Bunker Spurling. (From Ladies Aid 2000) | 
Description: Furniture. Rocking chair with swivel tray. Wood. Original black rocker with gold scroll work on seat and back has been modified with addition of a swiveling, wooden tray affixed to the chair arms. Rocker blades may have been shortened. Rocker may have had a signature, Stanley, visible on it at one time. Phil Whitney recollects in 2015 that this rocker was rescued from his family's house (across the street from his present home) during their house fire. It may have been his mother's rocker (d.o.b. 1911), or perhaps his great great grandmother Sidney Hamor Bunker who died in 1918, or his great grandmother, Julia Bunker Spurling. (From Ladies Aid 2000) [show more] |
| 2009.11.1180 | Brown silk outfit of Hannah Corson (nee Dick) Macfarlan for 1869 honeymoon |
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| Dress. Brown silk "going away" outfit of Hannah Corson (nee Dick) Macfarlan (Robin Freeman's great grandmother & Mickey Macfarlan's grandmother) for her honeymoon trip. Married 21 Apr 1869 in Philadelphia. Fitted bodice/jacket and long skirt with slightly bustled overskirt. Lighter brocaded underskirt. Darker velvet trim at neck, cuffs and along skirt panel. See also 2009.11.1942 accessories said to have been worn with this outfit: two pairs of kid gloves, parasol, white shoes, and hat. (See also photo 2009.11.1180B from "2009 photos>Robin Swain", for a picture of Hannah Corson Dick Macfarlan: b. 1850-d.1913 in Philadelphia. Note from donor: "15 oct 2009 I am attaching a photo to this email of my great-grandmother, Hannah Corson Dick Macfarlan, who wore the brown dress I gave to the GCIHS. She lived from 1850 to 1913 in Philadelphia. She married Dr. Malcolm Macfarlan on April 21, 1869, when she wore the dress. She had nine children, seven of whom lived to adulthood. Of the seven children, one was a girl and six were boys! One of the boys was Douglas Macfarlan, Mickey's father." | 
Description: Dress. Brown silk "going away" outfit of Hannah Corson (nee Dick) Macfarlan (Robin Freeman's great grandmother & Mickey Macfarlan's grandmother) for her honeymoon trip. Married 21 Apr 1869 in Philadelphia. Fitted bodice/jacket and long skirt with slightly bustled overskirt. Lighter brocaded underskirt. Darker velvet trim at neck, cuffs and along skirt panel. See also 2009.11.1942 accessories said to have been worn with this outfit: two pairs of kid gloves, parasol, white shoes, and hat. (See also photo 2009.11.1180B from "2009 photos>Robin Swain", for a picture of Hannah Corson Dick Macfarlan: b. 1850-d.1913 in Philadelphia. Note from donor: "15 oct 2009 I am attaching a photo to this email of my great-grandmother, Hannah Corson Dick Macfarlan, who wore the brown dress I gave to the GCIHS. She lived from 1850 to 1913 in Philadelphia. She married Dr. Malcolm Macfarlan on April 21, 1869, when she wore the dress. She had nine children, seven of whom lived to adulthood. Of the seven children, one was a girl and six were boys! One of the boys was Douglas Macfarlan, Mickey's father." [show more] |
