Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2013.241.1969	Trowel 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.
2013.241.1950	Iron cranberry or blueberry rake	Object, Agricultural, Rake	Businesses, Farming	Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.	Iron cranberry or blueberry rake Catalogue #: 2013.241.1950    Type: Object, Agricultural, Rake Subject: Businesses, Farming Size: 8.5" L x 8" W x6.25" H Description: Tool. Cranberry or blueberry rake, iron with solder repairs at tines and bottom.
2013.241.1968	Garden fork with metal tines and wood handle	Object, Agricultural, Rake	Object, Other Object	Tool. Garden fork, metal tines and neck with wood handle inserted.	Garden fork with metal tines and wood handle Catalogue #: 2013.241.1968    Type: Object, Agricultural, Rake Subject: Object, Other Object Size: 15" L x 3.25" W x 1.5" H Description: Tool. Garden fork, metal tines and neck with wood handle inserted.
2012.13.1393	Scythe handle with two grippers but no blade	Object, Agricultural, Scythe	Businesses, Farming	Artifact, Wooden Scythe Handle with two grippers but no blade	Scythe handle with two grippers but no blade Catalogue #: 2012.13.1393    Type: Object, Agricultural, Scythe Subject: Businesses, Farming Description: Artifact, Wooden Scythe Handle with two grippers but no blade
2013.241.1961	Iron scythe with wood handle	Object, Agricultural, Scythe	Businesses, Farming	Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.	Iron scythe with wood handle Catalogue #: 2013.241.1961    Type: Object, Agricultural, Scythe Subject: Businesses, Farming Size: 18" L x 8.5" W x 2.25" H Description: Tool. Scythe, iron with wood handle.
1000.0.1281	Shotgun shell maker	Object, Armaments, Shotgun	Object, Other Object	Tool, shotgun shell maker (?)	Shotgun shell maker Catalogue #: 1000.0.1281    Type: Object, Armaments, Shotgun Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, shotgun shell maker (?)
1000.0.1284	Shotgun shell tamper	Object, Armaments, Shotgun	Object, Other Object	Tool, shotgun shell tamper (?)	Shotgun shell tamper Catalogue #: 1000.0.1284    Type: Object, Armaments, Shotgun Subject: Object, Other Object Description: Tool, shotgun shell tamper (?)
2000.351.2116	Remembrance token made of human hair	Object, Art, Hairwork	People	Pin, bouquet of flowers made of human hair. Possible "sailor's treasure" - token of remembrance. Large daisies and smaller flowers on black wrapped stem.	Remembrance token made of human hair Catalogue #: 2000.351.2116    Type: Object, Art, Hairwork Subject: People Description: Pin, bouquet of flowers made of human hair. Possible "sailor's treasure" - token of remembrance. Large daisies and smaller flowers on black wrapped stem.
1000.140.1138	Quilt from Preble house	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	Other, Textiles	Quilt. Known as a "crazy quilt", this quilt was recovered from the Preble house on GCI and is believed to be over 150 years old. Quilt is bordered in velvet with silk and other types of multi-colored, geometric and free-form fabric pieces and a wide variety of fancy stitching; reverse is green silk. The quilt has three sets of fancy-script initials in different areas interpreted as: "A" ; "J" or "T"; and "JSM". (See also quilt 2014.270.2007 from same location and donor.) (Note: Lynne Birlem (donor 343) has a very similar framed crazy quilt at her home that is from her great grandmother Hamor's house on GCI.)	Quilt from Preble house Catalogue #: 1000.140.1138    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: Other, Textiles Materials: Fabric Size: 60" W x 40" L Description: Quilt. Known as a "crazy quilt", this quilt was recovered from the Preble house on GCI and is believed to be over 150 years old. Quilt is bordered in velvet with silk and other types of multi-colored, geometric and free-form fabric pieces and a wide variety of fancy stitching; reverse is green silk. The quilt has three sets of fancy-script initials in different areas interpreted as: "A" ; "J" or "T"; and "JSM". (See also quilt 2014.270.2007 from same location and donor.) (Note: Lynne Birlem (donor 343) has a very similar framed crazy quilt at her home that is from her great grandmother Hamor's house on GCI.) [show more]
2013.493.2984	Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow.	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	People	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.	Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow. Catalogue #: 2013.493.2984    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Fabric 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]
2014.275.2013	Baby Quilt	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt		Quilt, modern, infant size, made by Beverly Sanborn. Gold borders and gold horizontal and vertical panels with four-piece squares of multi-colored patterns and solid pastels. Reverse of quilt is aqua, edged with white patterned binding on four sides. Polyester fill.	Baby Quilt Catalogue #: 2014.275.2013    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Size: 46" L x 29" W Description: Quilt, modern, infant size, made by Beverly Sanborn. Gold borders and gold horizontal and vertical panels with four-piece squares of multi-colored patterns and solid pastels. Reverse of quilt is aqua, edged with white patterned binding on four sides. Polyester fill.
2013.251.1974	Patchwork quilt - Sanford	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	Other, Textiles	Quilt. Patchwork wool and polyester squares of black, grey, blue, and green one single white corduroy square. Squares are 6" x5" slightly irregular. Solid black satin with floral pattern back folded over on the parallel long edges to make a border. Machine stitching.	Patchwork quilt - Sanford Catalogue #: 2013.251.1974    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: Other, Textiles Materials: Fabric Size: 37" W x 52.5" L Description: Quilt. Patchwork wool and polyester squares of black, grey, blue, and green one single white corduroy square. Squares are 6" x5" slightly irregular. Solid black satin with floral pattern back folded over on the parallel long edges to make a border. Machine stitching.
2013.241.1975	Patchwork quilt	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	People	Quilt. Patchwork of browns, blues, greys, and black tweeds, wool, and polyster 4.5" x 4 3/4" squares with a 4.75"-5" grey border. Reverse is same grey fabric as border stitched to border on seams. This quilt may have been a gift of Sue Lyman, allegedly made of fabric from old men's suits.	Patchwork quilt Catalogue #: 2013.241.1975    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles Materials: Fabric Size: 64" W x 74" L x .5" H Description: Quilt. Patchwork of browns, blues, greys, and black tweeds, wool, and polyster 4.5" x 4 3/4" squares with a 4.75"-5" grey border. Reverse is same grey fabric as border stitched to border on seams. This quilt may have been a gift of Sue Lyman, allegedly made of fabric from old men's suits.
2014.270.2007	Crazy Quilt Preble House	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	Other, Textiles	Quilt. Colorful wool, cotton, flannel, and jersey fabrics made of geometric and freeform shapes and patterns including plaids, tweeds, and solid colors. Reverse side is a solid rough beige cotton with pale blue stripes; there are decorative beige yarn ties along the blue stripes with a few pink yarn ties interspersed. Edges are folded in and machine (?) hemmed, there is no border. Possible ornate script initials - one of which is may be an "L". Some discoloration and stains. This quilt is one of two recovered from the Preble House. (See also quilt 1000.140.1138 from the same donor.) (Note: Lynne Birlem (donor 343) has a very similar framed crazy quilt at her home that is from her great grandmother Hamor's house on GCI.)	Crazy Quilt Preble House Catalogue #: 2014.270.2007    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: Other, Textiles Place: Cranberry Isles Materials: Fabric Size: 75" x 76" Description: Quilt. Colorful wool, cotton, flannel, and jersey fabrics made of geometric and freeform shapes and patterns including plaids, tweeds, and solid colors. Reverse side is a solid rough beige cotton with pale blue stripes; there are decorative beige yarn ties along the blue stripes with a few pink yarn ties interspersed. Edges are folded in and machine (?) hemmed, there is no border. Possible ornate script initials - one of which is may be an "L". Some discoloration and stains. This quilt is one of two recovered from the Preble House. (See also quilt 1000.140.1138 from the same donor.) (Note: Lynne Birlem (donor 343) has a very similar framed crazy quilt at her home that is from her great grandmother Hamor's house on GCI.) [show more]
2008.266.1999	Quilt. Cotton, white with pink basket motif	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	Other, Textiles People	Quilt. Cotton, white with pink basket motif on front, all white reverse. Pink border around three sides, one end with folded inward seem, no pink border. Sculpted in broad T shape on one end. Note from donor, Susan Bunker, reads: "This quilt was made by my father's, Raymond Bunker who was born in 1906, grandmother. She could have been a Bunker or a Spurling."	Quilt. Cotton, white with pink basket motif Catalogue #: 2008.266.1999    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: Other, Textiles People Materials: Fabric Size: 78" X 66" Description: Quilt. Cotton, white with pink basket motif on front, all white reverse. Pink border around three sides, one end with folded inward seem, no pink border. Sculpted in broad T shape on one end. Note from donor, Susan Bunker, reads: "This quilt was made by my father's, Raymond Bunker who was born in 1906, grandmother. She could have been a Bunker or a Spurling."
2018.406.2183	Quilt by Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley (1874-1944)	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	People	Quilt. Red and white (or beige) squares, 73" x 81" with solid white (or beige) reverse; filled with cotton batting. 14 5" x 6" squares long by 15 5"x6" squares wide. Each white square has a red embroidered flower, vegetable, bird, human figure, or animal in it. Donor states quilt was found in house when the property was bequeathed to the Heliker-LaHotan Foundation by Robert LaHotan's will and trust. Donor believes the quilt was made by Leah Stanley (Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley 1874-1944) who lived in the house with her husband Lewis Stanley. Quilt was displayed in 2006 GCIHS quilt exhibit.	Quilt by Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley (1874-1944) Catalogue #: 2018.406.2183    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: People Creator: Leah Stanley Materials: Fabric Size: 73" x 81" Description: Quilt. Red and white (or beige) squares, 73" x 81" with solid white (or beige) reverse; filled with cotton batting. 14 5" x 6" squares long by 15 5"x6" squares wide. Each white square has a red embroidered flower, vegetable, bird, human figure, or animal in it. Donor states quilt was found in house when the property was bequeathed to the Heliker-LaHotan Foundation by Robert LaHotan's will and trust. Donor believes the quilt was made by Leah Stanley (Leah Jeanette (Sawyer) Stanley 1874-1944) who lived in the house with her husband Lewis Stanley. Quilt was displayed in 2006 GCIHS quilt exhibit. [show more]
2023.654.3144	Art Show Quilt 2021	Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt	Object, Furnishings, Decoration	This quilt was made by Beverly Sanborn for the Cranberry Island Art Show for Great Cranberry Historical Society in 2021. Karin Whitney donated it to the Museum.	Art Show Quilt 2021 Catalogue #: 2023.654.3144    Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Creator: Beverly Sanborn Place: Cranberry Isles Materials: Fabric Description: This quilt was made by Beverly Sanborn for the Cranberry Island Art Show for Great Cranberry Historical Society in 2021. Karin Whitney donated it to the Museum.
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.
1000.0.384	Ribbon: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge	Object, Award	Organizations, Civic People	Ribbon, pin-on, double sided, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge #135, Southwest Harbor	Ribbon: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge Catalogue #: 1000.0.384    Type: Object, Award Subject: Organizations, Civic People Description: Ribbon, pin-on, double sided, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pemetic Lodge #135, Southwest Harbor
2013.241.1977	Military medals in leather case imprinted with with 'AIR MEDAL'	Object, Award	People	Medals. Four military pins in a black leather case with 'AIR MEDAL' imprinted in gold on case. These pins would have been worn on a uniform shirt: one red and white pin, one ribbon board with three ribbons and four oak leaves, one blue and gold ribbon with eagle/sun medal attached.	Military medals in leather case imprinted with with 'AIR MEDAL' Catalogue #: 2013.241.1977    Type: Object, Award Subject: People Size: 6.75" L x 3.5" W x 1.5" H Description: Medals. Four military pins in a black leather case with 'AIR MEDAL' imprinted in gold on case. These pins would have been worn on a uniform shirt: one red and white pin, one ribbon board with three ribbons and four oak leaves, one blue and gold ribbon with eagle/sun medal attached.
2014.281.1940	Edgar Bunker Korean War commemorative	Object, Award	People	Collection of Edgar Bunker Korean War commemorative items. (A) Medal. Korean War Service Medal for Edgar Bunker in wood and glass shadow box. Medal was posthumously presented to Bunker's four surviving sisters along with three commemorative coins, two cloth patches, and one tie-tack on August 20, 2000, by Vice Admiral Gregory Johnson at a ceremony on GCI. (B) Plaque: Certificate of Appreciation 2000. (C) Framed annotated map of Korean War events with presented to Pauline Bunker 2000. (See also 2013.241.1939 letter from Vice Admiral Johnson to Charlene Allen (Bunker's sister) and photos; and 1000.22.67 newspaper articles.)	Edgar Bunker Korean War commemorative Catalogue #: 2014.281.1940    Type: Object, Award Subject: People Materials: Metal Size: 19" x 11" x 2 1/4" Description: Collection of Edgar Bunker Korean War commemorative items. (A) Medal. Korean War Service Medal for Edgar Bunker in wood and glass shadow box. Medal was posthumously presented to Bunker's four surviving sisters along with three commemorative coins, two cloth patches, and one tie-tack on August 20, 2000, by Vice Admiral Gregory Johnson at a ceremony on GCI. (B) Plaque: Certificate of Appreciation 2000. (C) Framed annotated map of Korean War events with presented to Pauline Bunker 2000. (See also 2013.241.1939 letter from Vice Admiral Johnson to Charlene Allen (Bunker's sister) and photos; and 1000.22.67 newspaper articles.) [show more]
1000.0.997	Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling	Object, Award	People	Plaque from The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling	Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling Catalogue #: 1000.0.997    Type: Object, Award Subject: People Materials: Wood Description: Plaque from The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented to Nelson Eliot Spurling
1000.0.1264	Shoe horn, metal	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Object, Clothing, Shoe	Shoe horn, metal (National Cloak & Suit. Co.)	Shoe horn, metal Catalogue #: 1000.0.1264    Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Shoe Description: Shoe horn, metal (National Cloak & Suit. Co.)
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.
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?)

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