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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 2013.498.2989 | Wooden and Metal shoe forms. |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2014.565.3056 | William Preble Grocery Receipt for Nettie Stanley. |
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| A grocery store receipt for Nettie Stanley. Some items featured on this list are cans of milk, can of peaches, and coffee. The bill of about $50 was paid on July 29th, 1904. | 
Description: A grocery store receipt for Nettie Stanley. Some items featured on this list are cans of milk, can of peaches, and coffee. The bill of about $50 was paid on July 29th, 1904. |
| 2014.564.3055 | William P. Preble to Nettie Stanley |
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| Grocery store receipt for N. Stanley. Some bought items are eggs, sugar and lemons. The payment for all of these items was received on July 29th, 1904. | 
Description: Grocery store receipt for N. Stanley. Some bought items are eggs, sugar and lemons. The payment for all of these items was received on July 29th, 1904. |
| 2021.492.2522 | Wilfred Bunker's passing article |
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| Front page article on Wilfred Bunker's passing (2012), Mount Desert Islander January 3, 2013. | 
Description: Front page article on Wilfred Bunker's passing (2012), Mount Desert Islander January 3, 2013. |
| 2014.508.2999 | "Warship heads to the open sea" |
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| A newspaper article about Old Ironsides, a navy warship from theh late 1700's. This ship used to sit as a museum piece but after a 3.5 year restoration the ship is put back to sail the seas. The article ends by saying "Its no longer a museum piece... she's actually a living ship." | 
Description: A newspaper article about Old Ironsides, a navy warship from theh late 1700's. This ship used to sit as a museum piece but after a 3.5 year restoration the ship is put back to sail the seas. The article ends by saying "Its no longer a museum piece... she's actually a living ship." |
| 2022.593.3087 | Valentine's party at the Ladies Aide. |
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| 2021.456.2859 | Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2010.501.2992 | Toothbrush and Glass Holder |
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| 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. | 
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. |
| 2014.582.3075 | "The Lithgow and Preble Families." |
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| This newspaper clipping goes through the genealogy of the Lithgow and the Preble family. | 
Description: This newspaper clipping goes through the genealogy of the Lithgow and the Preble family. |
| 2014.538.3030 | The Board of Pharmacy of the State of New Jersey Certificate |
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| A certificate from the board of Pharmacy notifying the recipient of a satisfactory examination score. This was likely sent to Wade Marr, who got his Pharmacy degree, and made a living as a druggist. | 
Description: A certificate from the board of Pharmacy notifying the recipient of a satisfactory examination score. This was likely sent to Wade Marr, who got his Pharmacy degree, and made a living as a druggist. |
| 2021.456.2862 | Street Scene and Church - Cranberry Isles, Maine |
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| A postcard of Cranberry Isles, Maine. This postcard shows the street and the church on the Maine road of Great Cranberry Island. | 
Description: A postcard of Cranberry Isles, Maine. This postcard shows the street and the church on the Maine road of Great Cranberry Island. |
| 2021.457.2861 | State of Maine - Treasury Dept. |
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| State of Maine treasury office certifying an amount of money given to Cranberry Isles to build primary schools. | 
Description: State of Maine treasury office certifying an amount of money given to Cranberry Isles to build primary schools. |
| 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. |
| 2014.544.3036 | Stanley - Nathan S Stanley Account for the Schooner Lizzie Maud. |
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| An account receipt for Nathan Stanley on the schooner Lizzie Maud. This slip shows a payment of $3000 for 1/16th of the schooner, insurance, assessments, and a check of balance! | 
Description: An account receipt for Nathan Stanley on the schooner Lizzie Maud. This slip shows a payment of $3000 for 1/16th of the schooner, insurance, assessments, and a check of balance! |
| 2021.456.2902 | Spurling Records |
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| A Born, married, and death record of the Spurling family. These records date as far back as the 1700's. | 
Description: A Born, married, and death record of the Spurling family. These records date as far back as the 1700's. |
| 2014.473.2962 | Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling. |
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| Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. | 
Description: Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. [show more] |
| 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] |
| 2021.454.3038 | Spurling - Benjamin Spurling Received Pay Note |
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| Capt. Benjamin Spurling to Edwin L. Hodgdon Sr. to Labor Planting Garden. Edwin worked 19 hours and earned $.25 an hour. There was a received pay discount of $.75 and so he earned a total of $4. | 
Description: Capt. Benjamin Spurling to Edwin L. Hodgdon Sr. to Labor Planting Garden. Edwin worked 19 hours and earned $.25 an hour. There was a received pay discount of $.75 and so he earned a total of $4. |
| 2014.535.3027 | Spurling - Benjamin Spurling receipt for Building Materials. |
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| A receipt for a 1 ton stove coal on august 10, and two other orders of the same thing on November 1. Spurlin spent a total of $48, | 
Description: A receipt for a 1 ton stove coal on august 10, and two other orders of the same thing on November 1. Spurlin spent a total of $48, |
| 2014.532.3024 | Spurling - Benjamin H. Spurling Bill of sale for a Boat. |
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| A bill of sale for a boat to Benjamin Spurling. The boat was sold to Spurling by a woman named Dora Boyd, who was in charge of Frank I. Reed's Estate. Frank Reed previously owned the boat, and lived in Boothbay Harbor. | 
Description: A bill of sale for a boat to Benjamin Spurling. The boat was sold to Spurling by a woman named Dora Boyd, who was in charge of Frank I. Reed's Estate. Frank Reed previously owned the boat, and lived in Boothbay Harbor. |
| 2021.456.2949 | Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card. |
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| A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines." | 
Description: A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines." |
| 2014.569.3060 | "Smarts Drug Store" |
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| A newspaper clipping of Smarts Drug Store in Livermore ME. This could have something to do with Wade Marr, who graduated Pharmacy School and made a profession as a druggist. | 
Description: A newspaper clipping of Smarts Drug Store in Livermore ME. This could have something to do with Wade Marr, who graduated Pharmacy School and made a profession as a druggist. |
| 2014.569.3061 | "Smarts Drug Store" |
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| A newspaper clipping of Smarts Drug Store in Livermore ME. This could have something to do with Wade Marr, who graduated Pharmacy School and made a profession as a druggist. | 
Description: A newspaper clipping of Smarts Drug Store in Livermore ME. This could have something to do with Wade Marr, who graduated Pharmacy School and made a profession as a druggist. |
| 2021.591.3084 | Smart Studio |
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| "Smart Season." A newspaper article about the smart shack in Northeast Harbor. The smart shack was a gallery for Artist Wini Smart who lived on Cranberry Island and helped found the Cranberry House Historical society. | 
Description: "Smart Season." A newspaper article about the smart shack in Northeast Harbor. The smart shack was a gallery for Artist Wini Smart who lived on Cranberry Island and helped found the Cranberry House Historical society. |
