Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2013.499.2990	Ceramic Tile - Unknown Artist	Image, Art, Other Art	Object, Art	Ceramic tile with colorful glaze test spots on it. This glaze is possible the work of Holly Hartley, Mrs. Samenfeld, or Janice Roberts studios.	Ceramic Tile - Unknown Artist Catalogue #: 2013.499.2990    Type: Image, Art, Other Art Subject: Object, Art Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Ceramic Description: Ceramic tile with colorful glaze test spots on it. This glaze is possible the work of Holly Hartley, Mrs. Samenfeld, or Janice Roberts studios.
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.
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.
2014.576.3068	"Rocking Chairs" by Louise Marr	Image, Art, Painting	Object, Furnishings, Decoration	A folder holding 6 print out ranging in size of Louise Marr's painting of a rocking chair.	"Rocking Chairs" by Louise Marr Catalogue #: 2014.576.3068    Type: Image, Art, Painting Subject: Object, Furnishings, Decoration Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A folder holding 6 print out ranging in size of Louise Marr's painting of a rocking chair.
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.
2021.456.2859	Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Object, Other Object	Two Christmas cards - one from 1887 that has children ice skating and playing in the snow. The other from 1888 that has children sledding. Both cards are to Mabel A. Mayhen, and one of the cards is signed by a I.A Smith.	Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen Catalogue #: 2021.456.2859    Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 1887 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: Two Christmas cards - one from 1887 that has children ice skating and playing in the snow. The other from 1888 that has children sledding. Both cards are to Mabel A. Mayhen, and one of the cards is signed by a I.A Smith.
2021.456.2860	Santa Christmas Card	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Object, Other Object	A Hawthorne and Sommerfield Christmas card that possibly dates back to the 1950s. The Inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and A Bright and Happy New Year"	Santa Christmas Card Catalogue #: 2021.456.2860    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Hawthrone and Sommerfield Date: 1950 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Hawthorne and Sommerfield Christmas card that possibly dates back to the 1950s. The Inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and A Bright and Happy New Year"
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.
2014.506.2997	"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold"	Publication, Newspaper	Object, Other Object	"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron."	"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold" Catalogue #: 2014.506.2997    Type: Publication, Newspaper Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Fred Humiston Date: 1965-01-01 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: "Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron." [show more]
2014.533.3025	Grocery Receipt from 1879.	Document, Financial, Receipt	Object, Other Object	A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store.	Grocery Receipt from 1879. Catalogue #: 2014.533.3025    Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Maggie Willard Date: 1879-09-23 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store.
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.
2021.456.2918	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2918    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.
2021.456.2919	A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious People	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.	A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2919    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.
2021.456.2920	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude.	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2920    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude.
2021.456.2921	A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious	a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"	A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49 Catalogue #: 2021.456.2921    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"
2021.456.2926	Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."	Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley Catalogue #: 2021.456.2926    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
2021.456.2929	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2929    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.
2021.456.2932	Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.	Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2932    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
2021.456.2936	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Jean Stanley Stark and her family. On the front of the card is a photo of people singing around a Christmas tree. The inside of the card says "every good wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year" and it is signed Jean Stanley Stark + family.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2936    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Jean Stanley Stark and her family. On the front of the card is a photo of people singing around a Christmas tree. The inside of the card says "every good wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year" and it is signed Jean Stanley Stark + family.
2021.456.2937	A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a picture of a snowy road. The inside of the card says "greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Hand written on the card is a note that says "Dear Lew, We were terribly sorry not to get up to see you last summer, but are still hoping we will be able to swing it next year. We have a new baby boy now, and we are settled back in Philadelphia, which is unfortunately further than ever from Maine, but we'll escape somehow. Hope you have a comfortable winter." The card is signed Sue and Tommy.	A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2937    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a picture of a snowy road. The inside of the card says "greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Hand written on the card is a note that says "Dear Lew, We were terribly sorry not to get up to see you last summer, but are still hoping we will be able to swing it next year. We have a new baby boy now, and we are settled back in Philadelphia, which is unfortunately further than ever from Maine, but we'll escape somehow. Hope you have a comfortable winter." The card is signed Sue and Tommy. [show more]
2021.456.2938	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of bells hanging from a tree and on the top says "Greetings." The inside of the card says "A Merry Christmas day and a New Year filled with all the things that make you happiest!" And it is signed "With love 'Bea'"	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2938    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of bells hanging from a tree and on the top says "Greetings." The inside of the card says "A Merry Christmas day and a New Year filled with all the things that make you happiest!" And it is signed "With love 'Bea'"
2021.456.2940	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card there is a picture of four men playing instruments and singing, Also on the front it says "God rest ye merry gentlemen." On the inside of the card it says "Kind remembrances and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year." The card is signed Roger and Nita Milliker.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2940    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card there is a picture of four men playing instruments and singing, Also on the front it says "God rest ye merry gentlemen." On the inside of the card it says "Kind remembrances and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year." The card is signed Roger and Nita Milliker.
2021.456.2944	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card it says "at Christmas" and shows a picture of people walking into a church on a snowy day. On the inside of the cad it says "Happy with all that your heart holds most dear, may you have a glad day and a wonderful year!" The card is signed Chester + Family.	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2944    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card it says "at Christmas" and shows a picture of people walking into a church on a snowy day. On the inside of the cad it says "Happy with all that your heart holds most dear, may you have a glad day and a wonderful year!" The card is signed Chester + Family.
2021.456.2945	Items found in the church closet from many different times.	Document, Other Documents	Organizations, Religious	Many different items from the closet of the church. The first item is a list of people. The second is a note about who will be doing what for a reception. The third item is a note written by a woman named Velma, this note says " Dear Mr. MacDonald :- I shall not dare risk my foot to go to church tonight. I have written out a plan as best I can and i am going to ask you to attend to it for me. Will you please read it over at the business meeting for me? Please tell the two who solicit for food to see me before they start to work. Hastily, and thank you, Velma." The fourth item is the longfellow school Christmas program. The fifth item is a magazine called "The new girls' companion." The last item is from the congregational church of Great Cranberry Island. From the summer of 1975.	Items found in the church closet from many different times. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2945    Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: Organizations, Religious Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: Many different items from the closet of the church. The first item is a list of people. The second is a note about who will be doing what for a reception. The third item is a note written by a woman named Velma, this note says " Dear Mr. MacDonald :- I shall not dare risk my foot to go to church tonight. I have written out a plan as best I can and i am going to ask you to attend to it for me. Will you please read it over at the business meeting for me? Please tell the two who solicit for food to see me before they start to work. Hastily, and thank you, Velma." The fourth item is the longfellow school Christmas program. The fifth item is a magazine called "The new girls' companion." The last item is from the congregational church of Great Cranberry Island. From the summer of 1975. [show more]

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