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Identifier Old ID Title Type Subject Description Location Size
1125
  • 120
Entrance/Parking Sign
  • Object, Sign
  • Businesses, Market
Sign: Entrance/Parking. 6' x 12"
  • GS (Basement)
  • 6" x 12"
Entrance/Parking Sign
Identifier:
  • 1125   
Type:
  • Object, Sign
Subject:
  • Businesses, Market
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
Location:
  • GS (Basement)
Size:
  • 6" x 12"
Description:
Sign: Entrance/Parking. 6' x 12"
2190"China Cap" strainer.
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Kitchen Strainer
  • Other, Household Items
"China Cap" strainer or Chinoise. For eliminating seeds and skins from fruit or vegetables. Precedes the food mill. Conical shape, metal with wood pestle. Also called a sieve or colander. Owned by Susie Carter Hutchins (1908 - 1994) and then Meredith Rich Hutchins (1939-2016).
  • Box 50
  • 3-legged stand 9". Conical Strainer 9". Wood pestle 11".
"China Cap" strainer.
Identifier:
  • 2190   
Type:
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Kitchen Strainer
Subject:
  • Other, Household Items
Location:
  • Box 50
Size:
  • 3-legged stand 9". Conical Strainer 9". Wood pestle 11".
Description:
"China Cap" strainer or Chinoise. For eliminating seeds and skins from fruit or vegetables. Precedes the food mill. Conical shape, metal with wood pestle. Also called a sieve or colander. Owned by Susie Carter Hutchins (1908 - 1994) and then Meredith Rich Hutchins (1939-2016).
1175
  • 168
Boston Post Cane
  • Object, Walking Stick, Cane
  • Object, Other Object
  • People
Boston Post cane. Replica of original, which is at Town Office. Second replica usually in use (loan for life) by the recipient, the town's oldest citizen. All canes are property of the Town of Southwest Harbor. Recipients have included Jacob Schoppy Mayo 1818-1912 [See SWPL 14165], Elizabeth Thurston King 1905-2009, Mary Orcutt Harkins 1919- . At present recipiant asked not to have cane at her house. Both replicas at Historical Society in 2018.
  • Box 23
Boston Post Cane
Identifier:
  • 1175   
Type:
  • Object, Walking Stick, Cane
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
  • People
Location:
  • Box 23
Description:
Boston Post cane. Replica of original, which is at Town Office. Second replica usually in use (loan for life) by the recipient, the town's oldest citizen. All canes are property of the Town of Southwest Harbor. Recipients have included Jacob Schoppy Mayo 1818-1912 [See SWPL 14165], Elizabeth Thurston King 1905-2009, Mary Orcutt Harkins 1919- . At present recipiant asked not to have cane at her house. Both replicas at Historical Society in 2018. [show more]
1509
  • 452
Desk set belonging to Francis E. "Mickey" Fahey
  • Object, Writing, Desk Set
  • Other, Household Items
In possession of his son Charles Francis Fahey when he died. Six pieces: tray, jar with lid, two dishes, and a memo holder. Belonged to Mickey when he was Field Director of the American Red Cross in Europe during World War II. handmade by M. Willig, in Freising, Bavaria. See sheet in box for further info.
  • Box 04
Desk set belonging to Francis E. "Mickey" Fahey
Identifier:
  • 1509   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Desk Set
Subject:
  • Other, Household Items
Creator:
  • Willig, M.
Location:
  • Box 04
Description:
In possession of his son Charles Francis Fahey when he died. Six pieces: tray, jar with lid, two dishes, and a memo holder. Belonged to Mickey when he was Field Director of the American Red Cross in Europe during World War II. handmade by M. Willig, in Freising, Bavaria. See sheet in box for further info.
2490Chair from Stanley Funeral Home
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Object, Other Object
Wooden folding chairs (2) that are inscribed with "Stanley Funeral Home" on the underneath of seat. Location of business was on Main Street, Southwest Harbor, owned by Carlton Stanley. (?) Dates operated (?)
  • G.S. (basement)
Chair from Stanley Funeral Home
Identifier:
  • 2490   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Object, Other Object
Creator:
  • Paris Manufacturing Company of South Paris, Maine
Location:
  • G.S. (basement)
Description:
Wooden folding chairs (2) that are inscribed with "Stanley Funeral Home" on the underneath of seat. Location of business was on Main Street, Southwest Harbor, owned by Carlton Stanley. (?) Dates operated (?)
2248Southwest Harbor sign.
  • Object, Sign
  • Places, Town
Southwest Harbor sign, welcoming people to town, Top of Carroll's Hill on west side, Donor's note "This sign was commissioned by the selectmen around 1990. Built and installed by Alice Smith of Pretty Marsh. It was replaced by the sign that now is at the top of Carroll's Hill. I found the sign in the bushes behind the new sign. I took it to my storage shed so it would not degrade further in the woods."
  • GS (Basement)
  • 51.5"x38.5"x2"
Southwest Harbor sign.
Identifier:
  • 2248   
Type:
  • Object, Sign
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Location:
  • GS (Basement)
Size:
  • 51.5"x38.5"x2"
Description:
Southwest Harbor sign, welcoming people to town, Top of Carroll's Hill on west side, Donor's note "This sign was commissioned by the selectmen around 1990. Built and installed by Alice Smith of Pretty Marsh. It was replaced by the sign that now is at the top of Carroll's Hill. I found the sign in the bushes behind the new sign. I took it to my storage shed so it would not degrade further in the woods."
1491
  • 442.1
World War I Army Uniform
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
  • Organizations, Military, US Army
  • People
Raymond L. Frost World War I Material. Army Uniform, includes binoculars & helmet. Corporal, 303 Field Artillery.
  • Box 29
World War I Army Uniform
Identifier:
  • 1491   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
Subject:
  • Organizations, Military, US Army
  • People
Location:
  • Box 29
Description:
Raymond L. Frost World War I Material. Army Uniform, includes binoculars & helmet. Corporal, 303 Field Artillery.
1660
  • 577
Jonathan Brown
  • Object, Tombstone, Grave Marker
  • People
  • Places, Cemetery
Manset Man fought beside J.Paul Jones. Jonathan Brown buried at Manset Union Church Cemetery.
  • File: Cemeteries
Jonathan Brown
Identifier:
  • 1660   
Type:
  • Object, Tombstone, Grave Marker
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Cemetery
Location:
  • File: Cemeteries
Description:
Manset Man fought beside J.Paul Jones. Jonathan Brown buried at Manset Union Church Cemetery.
2186Ship's port/starboard combination bow lantern
  • Object, Water Transporation, Ship's Lantern
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
Ship's port/starboard combination bow lantern. Late 1800s to early 1900s. Galvanized, handle on chimney, hanging bracket on back door. Red glass panel 4" x 4 1/2". green glass panel 4" x 4 1/2" with crack and missing piece about one inch long. Clear bullseye lens 2 1/2" diameter at front. Dietz Convex brass kerosene tank 2 1/4" round x 2 1/2" high, wick included. Overall dimensions 7 3/4" high, base 7 1/4" x 4 1/2." Been in Burnham house, 374 Seawall Road for generations.
  • Box 40
  • 7 3/4" high, 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" base
Ship's port/starboard combination bow lantern
Identifier:
  • 2186   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Ship's Lantern
Subject:
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
Date:
  • 1900
Location:
  • Box 40
Size:
  • 7 3/4" high, 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" base
Description:
Ship's port/starboard combination bow lantern. Late 1800s to early 1900s. Galvanized, handle on chimney, hanging bracket on back door. Red glass panel 4" x 4 1/2". green glass panel 4" x 4 1/2" with crack and missing piece about one inch long. Clear bullseye lens 2 1/2" diameter at front. Dietz Convex brass kerosene tank 2 1/4" round x 2 1/2" high, wick included. Overall dimensions 7 3/4" high, base 7 1/4" x 4 1/2." Been in Burnham house, 374 Seawall Road for generations. [show more]
2437Lobster Trap Head Needle
  • Object, Needle Tool
  • Object, Other Object, Fishing Tool
Used to knit the heads of lobster traps and to mend fishing nets. Made by Columbian Rope & Twine; Distributed by Manset Marine Supply Company
  • File: Lobstering
  • 12" x 1"
Lobster Trap Head Needle
Identifier:
  • 2437   
Type:
  • Object, Needle Tool
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object, Fishing Tool
Location:
  • File: Lobstering
Size:
  • 12" x 1"
Description:
Used to knit the heads of lobster traps and to mend fishing nets. Made by Columbian Rope & Twine; Distributed by Manset Marine Supply Company
1602
  • 520
Coffin Plate
  • Object, Tombstone, Grave Marker
  • People
Coffin Plate (also called Casket Plaque). Pewter. Annie D. Harper, Died Dec. 13, 1873, Aged 28 Years. 4"x6" oval. Two sheets of genealogical information by Ruth Davis
  • File: Harper Family
  • 4" x 6"
Coffin Plate
Identifier:
  • 1602   
Type:
  • Object, Tombstone, Grave Marker
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1873
Location:
  • File: Harper Family
Size:
  • 4" x 6"
Description:
Coffin Plate (also called Casket Plaque). Pewter. Annie D. Harper, Died Dec. 13, 1873, Aged 28 Years. 4"x6" oval. Two sheets of genealogical information by Ruth Davis
1911
  • 808
Tea Cart
  • Object, Furnishings, Table, Cart Table, Tea Cart
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
Folding tea cart from the dining room of the Ocean House, Manset. 36" x 18".
  • GS
  • 36" x 18"
Tea Cart
Identifier:
  • 1911   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Table, Cart Table, Tea Cart
Subject:
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
Location:
  • GS
Size:
  • 36" x 18"
Description:
Folding tea cart from the dining room of the Ocean House, Manset. 36" x 18".
2181Hatchet/ ice block shaper
  • Object, Ice Harvesting Tool
  • Businesses, Service Business, Ice Harvesting Business
Hatchet/ice block shaper. Wood handle.
  • Box 57
  • 12 1/2" x 9
Hatchet/ ice block shaper
Identifier:
  • 2181   
Type:
  • Object, Ice Harvesting Tool
Subject:
  • Businesses, Service Business, Ice Harvesting Business
Location:
  • Box 57
Size:
  • 12 1/2" x 9
Description:
Hatchet/ice block shaper. Wood handle.
2178Carpenter's level
  • Object, Woodworking, Carpenter's Level
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Carpenter's level, wood
  • Box 57
  • 1 1/2"x 1 1/2" x 28" long
Carpenter's level
Identifier:
  • 2178   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Carpenter's Level
Subject:
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Location:
  • Box 57
Size:
  • 1 1/2"x 1 1/2" x 28" long
Description:
Carpenter's level, wood
2177Carpenter's level
  • Object, Woodworking, Carpenter's Level
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Carpenter's level, wood
  • Box 57
  • 2 1/2" x 18" x 1 1/2"
Carpenter's level
Identifier:
  • 2177   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Carpenter's Level
Subject:
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Location:
  • Box 57
Size:
  • 2 1/2" x 18" x 1 1/2"
Description:
Carpenter's level, wood
2175Ship speedometer
  • Object, Mechanical, Speedometer
  • Vessels, Ship
Ship speedometer. Brass, one of four fins missing.
  • Box 57
  • 15", fins 2 1/2"
Ship speedometer
Identifier:
  • 2175   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Speedometer
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship
Location:
  • Box 57
Size:
  • 15", fins 2 1/2"
Description:
Ship speedometer. Brass, one of four fins missing.
1513
  • 456
Eugene M. Norwood Square sign.
  • Object, Sign
  • Places, Town
Sign: Eugene M. Norwood Sq. Wood, black with gold lettering. 24" x 6"
  • Box 57
  • 24" x 6"
Eugene M. Norwood Square sign.
Identifier:
  • 1513   
Type:
  • Object, Sign
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
Location:
  • Box 57
Size:
  • 24" x 6"
Description:
Sign: Eugene M. Norwood Sq. Wood, black with gold lettering. 24" x 6"
2051Ice Cream Scoop
  • Object, Serving Scoop, Ice Cream Scoop
  • Other, Household Items
Ice Cream Scoop from the Gleaners Hall, Manset Union Church.
  • Box 41
  • 11"
Ice Cream Scoop
Identifier:
  • 2051   
Type:
  • Object, Serving Scoop, Ice Cream Scoop
Subject:
  • Other, Household Items
Location:
  • Box 41
Size:
  • 11"
Description:
Ice Cream Scoop from the Gleaners Hall, Manset Union Church.
2124Candle Snuffer
  • Object, Furnishings, Candle Extinguisher
  • Other, Household Items
Candle snuffer, type with no handle. Tin. Found in Manset Union Chrurch, August 12, 2018.
  • Box 41
  • 2 1/4"
Candle Snuffer
Identifier:
  • 2124   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candle Extinguisher
Subject:
  • Other, Household Items
Date:
  • 2018-08-12
Location:
  • Box 41
Size:
  • 2 1/4"
Description:
Candle snuffer, type with no handle. Tin. Found in Manset Union Chrurch, August 12, 2018.
2200Moxie drinking glass
  • Object, Drinking Glass
  • Other, Household Items
Drinking glass, clear. Branded "Moxie." Also molded into glass "Licensed only for serving MOXIE."
  • Box 47
  • 4 tall x 3 diameter
Moxie drinking glass
Identifier:
  • 2200   
Type:
  • Object, Drinking Glass
Subject:
  • Other, Household Items
Location:
  • Box 47
Size:
  • 4 tall x 3 diameter
Description:
Drinking glass, clear. Branded "Moxie." Also molded into glass "Licensed only for serving MOXIE."
2130Silver Candlesticks in memory of Oscar Seavey
  • Object, Religious Objects
  • Object, Religious Objects
Candlesticks (2), silver. Engraved on each "Manset Union Church in Memory of Oscar Seavey." Sterling #422, weighted.
  • Box 48
  • 5"
Silver Candlesticks in memory of Oscar Seavey
Identifier:
  • 2130   
Type:
  • Object, Religious Objects
Subject:
  • Object, Religious Objects
Creator:
  • Reed and Barton Co.
Location:
  • Box 48
Size:
  • 5"
Description:
Candlesticks (2), silver. Engraved on each "Manset Union Church in Memory of Oscar Seavey." Sterling #422, weighted.
2205Chickadee tray
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Tray
  • Other, Household Items
Chickadee tray. Metal tray with chickadee painting. Bronze colored back with label for "The Live Yankee, Southwest Harbor Maine," where it was bought.
  • Box 47
  • 11" Round
Chickadee tray
Identifier:
  • 2205   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Tray
Subject:
  • Other, Household Items
Location:
  • Box 47
Size:
  • 11" Round
Description:
Chickadee tray. Metal tray with chickadee painting. Bronze colored back with label for "The Live Yankee, Southwest Harbor Maine," where it was bought.
2174Drill
  • Object, Woodworking
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Hand Drill, iron.
  • General Storage (Archives shelves bottom)
  • 4'2"
Drill
Identifier:
  • 2174   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking
Subject:
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Location:
  • General Storage (Archives shelves bottom)
Size:
  • 4'2"
Description:
Hand Drill, iron.
2176Ship's sounding lead
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Vessels, Ship
Ship's sounding lead. Lead weight 8" long, overall length 16", plus 21" cord. Used to read depth of water.
  • General Storage (Archives shelves bottom)
  • 16"
Ship's sounding lead
Identifier:
  • 2176   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship
Location:
  • General Storage (Archives shelves bottom)
Size:
  • 16"
Description:
Ship's sounding lead. Lead weight 8" long, overall length 16", plus 21" cord. Used to read depth of water.
2183Boat water bailing scoop
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Scoop for bailing water from a boat. Wood handle, tin scoop.
  • Box 40
  • 14" x 3" x 7" wide
Boat water bailing scoop
Identifier:
  • 2183   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Location:
  • Box 40
Size:
  • 14" x 3" x 7" wide
Description:
Scoop for bailing water from a boat. Wood handle, tin scoop.