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Estate document of occupancy of Rebecca Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Estates
  • Apr 11, 1877
Estate document of occupancy of Rebecca Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
John J. Somes agrees to allow his mother to stay in the house she occupied with her late husband, Jacob Somes and to give her $1000. Jacob Somes will keep a cow and hens for her use, furnish her with vegetables and meat Ink is fading
Informal Deed to Sarah and Fountain Roddick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • Apr 25, 1873
Informal Deed to Sarah and Fountain Roddick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deed Edwin Leesile conveyed to Sarah Roddick and Fountain Rodick land in Eden Bar Harbor, land that has a mortgage of $1,000 and David Roddick will take up the mortgage Informal deed
John J. Somes to Rebecca Somes agreement
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Deed
  • Apr 1877
John J. Somes to Rebecca Somes agreement
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Agrees to allow his mother to use house which she occupies. Handwritten on paper that is browning. Maybe another copy of this document elsewhere in archive 5 box. She's to furnish her own tea, coffee, sweetening, and wearing apparel and pay her own ?
William Fennelly
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • Other, Veterans
  • 1873
William Fennelly
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Certificate of transfer and recommendation to any GAR Post.
Alphabet Blocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Toy Block, Alphabet Block
  • 1877c.
Alphabet Blocks
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lyman’s chromo blocks #3. Marked, “Reads pictures set with glue and absolutely irremovable. Blocks varnished and thoroughly waterproof. Copyright secured 1877.” Label pictures three children playing with oversized ABC blocks. A-Z depicts animals, children, rhymes. Cover missing from case.
Flatiron
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
  • 1870c.
Flatiron
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Flat iron with tin hand guard. Wooden handle. Marked, “Jan 22, 1870”.
Marriage Certificate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • 1875c.
Marriage Certificate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed marriage certificate. Mr. George H. Gilley of Tremont State of Maine and Leona A. Buckminster of Deer Isle. Witnesses E.R. Houston of Deer Isle and A.B. Buckminster. Rev. H. Houston. Feb 6, 1875. Gold insert in frame. Dark finish.
Sad Iron
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron
  • 1876c.
Sad Iron
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small ridged iron. Marked, “est. 1876. M. Mahony, Troy, NY.”
School Slate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Writing Slate
  • c 1877
School Slate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Marked, “Andrew’s Noiseless Drawing Slate For Schools and Families. Pat’d April 3rd 1877”. Has a blue and red border around edge of picture. Shows a bucking horse, ax, jug, cross, pyramids, shears, ship and other items. Other side shows names and animals.
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1875
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1875 tied together with string, no cover, begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object Id 013.FIC.31.08
Bible Primer to Teach the Millions to Read God's Word
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Book
  • 1873
Bible Primer to Teach the Millions to Read God's Word
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Published in New York by the American Bible Union, 32 Great Jones Street. Contains Rules for Doing Good, Lesson 1-the Alphabet, figures, words of two letters, words of three letters, etc. 128 pps.
History of Mt. Desert Lodge, No. 140, of Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Desert, Maine from February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • E.M. Hamor
  • 1871
Description:
History of the Mt. Desert Masonic Ledge from 1867-1871 by E.M. Hamor. Published in Portland by Stephen Berry, Printer in 1871. Includes history of the Lodge's origins, roll of original members, and a list of members.
Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 1875
Description:
Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert. Floor Managers: James W. Kingsly, L.H. Somes, M.T. Richardson, T.S. Somes, E.C. Parker, William Fennelly. Committee on Arrangements: A.J. Whiting. January 29, 1875.
Box for Linene "Raphael Reversible Collars"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Containers, Box
  • c. 1870
Box for Linene "Raphael Reversible Collars"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Box for "Raphael Reversible Collars." "Linene" Trade Mark Reversible Collars and Cuffs described and pictures on bottom of box. Cuffs and collars manufactured in Cambridge, MA. Originally patented in 1877.
Picture Frame
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • 1875c
Picture Frame
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Side of frame resemble logs with leaves in each corner. Frame nailed together. Gilt edge. Glass in frame. Wood backing. The original nails hold wood in place. Picture hanger made of red cord. Cord tied in loop at top, very worn at loop. Photo # 997-933-1103 removed from frame.
Dinner Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Tableware Set
  • c 1873
Dinner Set
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Set of white china with gold handle, gold band, green stripe and gold initial “W”. Plates marked on the back, CMW 1873” (Carrie Wiggins). Also marked, “Haviland, France, Haviland and Co;, Limoges. Two of each, includes plate, saucer and cup.
Satchel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • 1870
Satchel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pig hide, worn at edges. Three large stains on bottom (ink or water). Four metal nobs on bottom of bag. Handle worn - leather sewn over cord which is wrapped with stiff paper. Handle attaches to metal ‘D’ rings and then to metal plate on top of bag. Spring latch with metal ring to pull bag open. Metal edge attached to leather at opening. Two catches close over metal binding. Inside lining torn in several places. One pocket inside. Satchel owned by Mr. Henry Clark owner of Clark and Parker General Store at present site of Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. [show more]
The Illustrated History of Methodism in Great Britain and America.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Religion
  • Daniels, W. H.
  • 1879.
Description:
Illustrated with over 250 engravings, maps and charts. Stated in front: "Presented to Mount Desert Island Museum by Mrs. Abbie Thomas Richardson."
Welcome Tidings: A New Collection of Sacred Songs for the Sunday School
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Hymnal
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert, W. Howard Doane and Ira D. Sankey
  • 1877
Description:
"Embracing new hymns and music by the late P.P. Bliss" Inscribed Emma A.Whitmore, NorthEast Harbor, Me.
Mayhew's Practical Book-Keeping
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Book keeping
  • Other, Somesville High School
  • Mayhew, Ira
  • 1874
Mayhew's Practical Book-Keeping
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
School book marked "Ernest R. Kittredge, Somesville High School, September 10, 1874.
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln with Flower Arrangment Stereograph, 1874
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Object, Art, Floral Piece
  • People
  • 1874
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Photograph of a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln surrounded by a flower arrangement. People Depicted: Abraham Lincoln Black and white