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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
21351896 edition of the Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society. New York.
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
1896 edition of the Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society. New York.
Item:
  • 2135   
Type:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
Description:
Used by the Islesford Congregational Church from the time it was organized in 1898
21341899 Edition of the Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
1899 Edition of the Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society
Item:
  • 2134   
Type:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
Description:
Used by the Islesford Congregational Church from the time it was organized in 1898
212019th Century Seaman's medicine chest with contents and a copy of Ritter's Medical Manual
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Box, Medicine Chest
19th Century Seaman's medicine chest with contents and a copy of Ritter's Medical Manual
Item:
  • 2120   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Household Box, Medicine Chest
Description:
Chest owned and used by George Gilley (1848-191 _)of Islessford. See Islesford Historical Society Occasional Paper No. 1, June 1991.
22643 legged milking stoosl
  • Object, Furnishings, Stool
3 legged milking stoosl
Item:
  • 2264   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Stool
Description:
Irving Spurling and earlier Islesford farmers used stools like this when milking their cows. This stool may have come from Woodlawn where Ray Dwelley had a cow in the 1920s-30s.
212948-star American Flag
  • Object, Flag
48-star American Flag
Item:
  • 2129   
Type:
  • Object, Flag
Description:
The flag of Rockbound Grange#568 was active on Islesford From 1939-1979
27006 Plates for Woodlawn Pamphlets. Circ. 1952
  • Object, Printing, Printing Surface, Printing Plate
6 Plates for Woodlawn Pamphlets. Circ. 1952
Item:
  • 2700   
Type:
  • Object, Printing, Printing Surface, Printing Plate
Description:
Copper plates on wood for printing brochures for the Woodlawn House.
2481A "racin" or fish knife found at Sam Gilley's farm when it was restored in 1981
  • Object, Food Cutting Tool, Kitchen Knife
A "racin" or fish knife found at Sam Gilley's farm when it was restored in 1981
Item:
  • 2481   
Type:
  • Object, Food Cutting Tool, Kitchen Knife
2192A runnng light from the USn blimp K-140100
  • Object, Water Transporation, Watercraft Lamp, Watercraft Running Light
A runnng light from the USn blimp K-140100
Item:
  • 2192   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Watercraft Lamp, Watercraft Running Light
Description:
This running light and the attached fabric were salvaged by Mr. Tebbetts who served as the Quartermaster on the Uss Haigler YTB-327 which vessel towed the wreck of the K-14 into Bunker's Cove on July 4, 1944. Mr. Tebbetts has also furnished copies of Photos and testimony as to his role in the salvage operation. (Small wood sample, given by Helen Merrill in August 1996.)
2733Act of Congress Medal for Heroic Deeds
  • Object, Award, Decoration of Honor, Medal
Act of Congress Medal for Heroic Deeds
Item:
  • 2733   
Type:
  • Object, Award, Decoration of Honor, Medal
Description:
Capt. Gilbert T. Hadlock medal for rescuing the crew of the Schooner Effie T. Kemp 6/14/1894
2471Androck 1/4 cup measure - metal scoop with green handle
  • Object, Culinary Measure, Measuring Cup
Androck 1/4 cup measure - metal scoop with green handle
Item:
  • 2471   
Type:
  • Object, Culinary Measure, Measuring Cup
2450Antique Stereoscope Slide Viewer and 37 Various Slides
  • Object, Visual Communication, Slide Viewer
Antique Stereoscope Slide Viewer and 37 Various Slides
Item:
  • 2450   
Type:
  • Object, Visual Communication, Slide Viewer
Description:
Each slide has a description on it about what it is showing
2777Bait bag and needle
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Container, Bait Container, Bait Bag
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
  • 2015
Bait bag and needle
Item:
  • 2777   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Container, Bait Container, Bait Bag
Subject:
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
Date:
  • 2015
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description:
Bait bag for use in lobster traps. Hand knit by Rick Alley, used by David Thomas. Wooden needle for knitting bait bags.
2483Bait bags knitted by Francis Fernald.
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Container, Bait Container
Bait bags knitted by Francis Fernald.
Item:
  • 2483   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Container, Bait Container
Description:
Nylon.
2696Bible presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James.
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
Bible presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James.
Item:
  • 2696   
Type:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
Description:
• Letter found in a bible inscribed: “Presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James. East Thompson, CT. Sept. 10th, 1896. Note mentions of ‘Rheuma May’ in margin.” • Recipes marked Freeman T. James. Found in a bible inscribed: “Presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James. East Thompson, CT. Sept. 10th, 1896 (Bible falling apart. Letter and Recipes kept in plastic sleeve.)
2260Branding Iron
  • Object, Writing, Branding Iron
Branding Iron
Item:
  • 2260   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Branding Iron
Description:
Iron used by Lawrence Beal to brand his name LOBeal and his license number onto wooden lobster traps and buoys.
2475Brown Suitcase with various keepsakes
  • Object, Personal Case, Suitcase
Brown Suitcase with various keepsakes
Item:
  • 2475   
Type:
  • Object, Personal Case, Suitcase
2734Case for the Gilbert T. Hadlock Medal for rescuing crew of Schooner Effie T. Kemp
  • Object, Award, Decoration of Honor, Medal
Case for the Gilbert T. Hadlock Medal for rescuing crew of Schooner Effie T. Kemp
Item:
  • 2734   
Type:
  • Object, Award, Decoration of Honor, Medal
Description:
Case for Medal
2680Cassette Tape. Interview with Maurice Phillips 10/23/95
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
Cassette Tape. Interview with Maurice Phillips 10/23/95
Item:
  • 2680   
Type:
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
2681Cassette Tape. Joy Sprague re The Islesford Post Office 7/97
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
Cassette Tape. Joy Sprague re The Islesford Post Office 7/97
Item:
  • 2681   
Type:
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
2673Cassette Tape. Richard Dudman - Return to Vietnam. Islesford, July 13, 1994
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
Cassette Tape. Richard Dudman - Return to Vietnam. Islesford, July 13, 1994
Item:
  • 2673   
Type:
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
2679Cassette Tape. Ted Spurling Sr. Interviewed by Jane Moran Porter. Winter 2001/02
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
Cassette Tape. Ted Spurling Sr. Interviewed by Jane Moran Porter. Winter 2001/02
Item:
  • 2679   
Type:
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
2677Cassette Tape. Wendell S. Hadlock interviewing himself and interviews with Capt. Warren Spurling by Wendell S. Hadlock
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
Cassette Tape. Wendell S. Hadlock interviewing himself and interviews with Capt. Warren Spurling by Wendell S. Hadlock
Item:
  • 2677   
Type:
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
2678Cassette Tape. William Hadlock 7/22/89
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
Cassette Tape. William Hadlock 7/22/89
Item:
  • 2678   
Type:
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
2457Christmas tree candle decoration
  • Object, Other Object
Christmas tree candle decoration
Item:
  • 2457   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
White candle with a metal clip
2453Cigarette case and matching lighter from New Delhi
  • Object, Cigarette Case
Cigarette case and matching lighter from New Delhi
Item:
  • 2453   
Type:
  • Object, Cigarette Case
Description:
Lighter in small box
2266Clothes stick
  • Object, Other Object
Clothes stick
Item:
  • 2266   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
this was used to stir clother in a washtub. It may have come from Woodlawn.
2350Copies of two small notebooks in which Ted Spurling kept notes
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Copies of two small notebooks in which Ted Spurling kept notes
Item:
  • 2350   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Description:
These are copies of two separate notebooks. One at the top of each page and one at the bottom of each page. Ted made the notes at different times and on numerous topics as they came into his mind. They range from numerous family geneologies including that of George Washington as well as of many of Ted's ancesots . They include notes about all sorts of island subjects from misquitos to schooners to selectmen.
2455Corn cob pipe that appears to be lightly used
  • Object, Smoking Pipe
Corn cob pipe that appears to be lightly used
Item:
  • 2455   
Type:
  • Object, Smoking Pipe
Description:
Sticker on bottom of pipe says "Missouri Meerschaum - Fine Cob Pipes"
2248Drum, played in the Islesford Grammar School Band 1945 and 1946
  • Object, Musical, Musical Instruments
Drum, played in the Islesford Grammar School Band 1945 and 1946
Item:
  • 2248   
Type:
  • Object, Musical, Musical Instruments
Description:
Victor DuPlississi was band master. Everyone played something from Humersoos and wash boards to drums.
2212Earle Spurling's fiddle
  • Object, Musical, Musical Instruments
Earle Spurling's fiddle
Item:
  • 2212   
Type:
  • Object, Musical, Musical Instruments
Description:
Earle played his fidddel in the Bangor High School band and for dances ath Islesford and Elswhere. Jim Bright found it in a closet in the apartment occupied by Earle's cousin Winslow Bunker before his death.
2687Edson Stanley’s needles for knitting heads. Large one hand carved – probably from apple wood.
  • Object, Needle Tool
Edson Stanley’s needles for knitting heads. Large one hand carved – probably from apple wood.
Item:
  • 2687   
Type:
  • Object, Needle Tool
2699Emmerson Ham's WWII "dog tag"
  • Object, Nametag, Dog Tag
Emmerson Ham's WWII "dog tag"
Item:
  • 2699   
Type:
  • Object, Nametag, Dog Tag
2283Fernald or perhaps Dwelley family Christening Gown
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Gown
Fernald or perhaps Dwelley family Christening Gown
Item:
  • 2283   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Gown
2469Flat iron with black plastic handle
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
Flat iron with black plastic handle
Item:
  • 2469   
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
Description:
5 inches long
2468Flat iron with wooden handle
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
Flat iron with wooden handle
Item:
  • 2468   
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron
Description:
6 1/2 inches long
2462Folding paper fan
  • Object, Hand Fan, Fixed Fan
Folding paper fan
Item:
  • 2462   
Type:
  • Object, Hand Fan, Fixed Fan
Description:
Brown velvet handle with red paper fan
2485Francis Fernald's needle for knitting pot heads.
  • Object, Needle Tool
Francis Fernald's needle for knitting pot heads.
Item:
  • 2485   
Type:
  • Object, Needle Tool
2454Fraternity keepsake from Sigma Phi Epsilon at Oregon Trail Conclave in Portland, Oregon
  • Object, Other Object
Fraternity keepsake from Sigma Phi Epsilon at Oregon Trail Conclave in Portland, Oregon
Item:
  • 2454   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
DEACQUISITIONED9/6/2017 Clear resin - rectangular shape
2182George R. Hadlock's Naval officer's caps from World War I. White topped summer version and black topped winter version.
  • Object, Clothing, Cap
George R. Hadlock's Naval officer's caps from World War I. White topped summer version and black topped winter version.
Item:
  • 2182   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Cap
Description:
Caps were found in bad shape. They have been cleaned, laundered and restored (See framed photo of George Hadlock in uniform including winter cap)
2216Green souvenir glass from Islesford, ME
  • Object, Other Object, Souvenir Object
Green souvenir glass from Islesford, ME
Item:
  • 2216   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Souvenir Object
Description:
Note inside the glass from the woman who donated it.
2472Half pint liquid creamer glass bottle
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle
Half pint liquid creamer glass bottle
Item:
  • 2472   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle
Description:
Maine 1 Seal. MTC Registered.
2312Handcanceler used by postmaster Ray Dwelley at the Islesford Post Office.
  • Object, Other Object
Handcanceler used by postmaster Ray Dwelley at the Islesford Post Office.
Item:
  • 2312   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Last used at 9AM, January 17, 1947
2689Handle for blade used to cut slices in fish to soak up water (to stay fresh or to add weight?)
  • Object, Other Object
Handle for blade used to cut slices in fish to soak up water (to stay fresh or to add weight?)
Item:
  • 2689   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
2730Harpoon Point
  • Object, Armaments, Harpoon
Harpoon Point
Item:
  • 2730   
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Harpoon
Description:
Brass Harpoon Point
2686Homemade Paint Scraper
  • Object, Painting, Wall Scraper
Homemade Paint Scraper
Item:
  • 2686   
Type:
  • Object, Painting, Wall Scraper
2136Hymns of the Living Age, New York The Century Company, 1923. Inscribed: "Property of the Islesford Church, 1928"
  • Object, Hymnal
Hymns of the Living Age, New York The Century Company, 1923. Inscribed: "Property of the Islesford Church, 1928"
Item:
  • 2136   
Type:
  • Object, Hymnal
Description:
Used by the Islesford Congregational Church until the 1980's
2474Kodak Electronic Flash Instant Camera
  • Object, Photographic, Camera
Kodak Electronic Flash Instant Camera
Item:
  • 2474   
Type:
  • Object, Photographic, Camera
Description:
Initials EDF on the back
1288Lawrence Beal's ration card holder
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Lawrence Beal's ration card holder
Item:
  • 1288   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
1289Lawrence Beal's war ration book 1 with some ration stamps
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Lawrence Beal's war ration book 1 with some ration stamps
Item:
  • 1289   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
1290Lawrence Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Lawrence Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II
Item:
  • 1290   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
2494Leather File Wallet
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
Leather File Wallet
Item:
  • 2494   
Type:
  • Object, Personal Case, Wallet
2737Little Cranberry Recycles License Plate
  • Object, License Plate
Little Cranberry Recycles License Plate
Item:
  • 2737   
Type:
  • Object, License Plate
Description:
Made for Islesford by the NY Prison System. Jim Marion came to give a talk on recycling in 2005
2452Meerschaum Pipe from Turkey
  • Object, Smoking Pipe
Meerschaum Pipe from Turkey
Item:
  • 2452   
Type:
  • Object, Smoking Pipe
2728Metal Fid
  • Object, Fid
Metal Fid
Item:
  • 2728   
Type:
  • Object, Fid
Description:
Metal Fid used to divide strands of rope before splicing
2727Metal Funny Eye
  • Object, Other Object
Metal Funny Eye
Item:
  • 2727   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Funny Eye holds the net (mesh) open at the entrance of a lobster trap
2263Milk Bucket
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Bucket
Milk Bucket
Item:
  • 2263   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Bucket
Description:
Irving Spurling was the island's last farmer and his mother, Aunt Nell, used to use buckets like this in processing the milk for sale.
2249miniature banjo
  • Object, Musical, Musical Instruments
miniature banjo
Item:
  • 2249   
Type:
  • Object, Musical, Musical Instruments
Description:
played in the Islesford Grammar School Band in 1945 and 1946.
2391Model of Steamboat J.T. Morse
  • Object, Model
Model of Steamboat J.T. Morse
Item:
  • 2391   
Type:
  • Object, Model
Description:
On display on top of cabinets
2482Monkey Fist key chain made by Ted Spurling Sr.
  • Object, Key Chain
Monkey Fist key chain made by Ted Spurling Sr.
Item:
  • 2482   
Type:
  • Object, Key Chain
1291Natalie Beal's war ration book 1 with some ration stamps
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Natalie Beal's war ration book 1 with some ration stamps
Item:
  • 1291   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
1292Natalie Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Natalie Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II
Item:
  • 1292   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
2245Note basket whittled by crew at the Life Saving Station from cigar boxes.
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Note basket whittled by crew at the Life Saving Station from cigar boxes.
Item:
  • 2245   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Description:
From the home of Ben & Kate Campbell
2484Nylon knitted lobster trap head. Craftsman Unknown.
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
Nylon knitted lobster trap head. Craftsman Unknown.
Item:
  • 2484   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
2480Old Shoebox with Sam Gilley Farm items from the Gilley's farm when it was restored in 1981
  • Object, Accessory Box, Shoe Box
Old Shoebox with Sam Gilley Farm items from the Gilley's farm when it was restored in 1981
Item:
  • 2480   
Type:
  • Object, Accessory Box, Shoe Box
2771Planes used by A.J. Bryant
  • Object, Woodworking
  • 1890 - 1920
Planes used by A.J. Bryant
Item:
  • 2771   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking
Date:
  • 1890 - 1920
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description:
Alonzo Bryant built many houses and the church on Islesford between 1890 and 1920. They are still standing in fine condition as of 2022.
2428Postmark envelopes
  • Object, Writing, Envelope
  • Other
Postmark envelopes
Item:
  • 2428   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Envelope
Subject:
  • Other
Description:
180th Ann.TCI Postmark envelopes Large & Small USPO contest to do the art work for the special cancellation stamp won by Wendy Racklif ,envelope art work done by Steve Winegarten
2491Potato Ricer from Margaret Stanley
  • Object, Culinary Press, Ricer
Potato Ricer from Margaret Stanley
Item:
  • 2491   
Type:
  • Object, Culinary Press, Ricer
2206Quilted bedspread designed for a 4 poster bed Made by Aunt Mitilda Spurling, Cranberry Isles, Me
  • Object, Furnishings, Bedcover, Bedspread
Quilted bedspread designed for a 4 poster bed Made by Aunt Mitilda Spurling, Cranberry Isles, Me
Item:
  • 2206   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bedcover, Bedspread
Description:
Matilda wa the grandmother of"Chummie" Spurling. She was born Matilda Young, Daughter of Josiah and Rosalana(Guptil) Young Married Joseph W. Spurling, was the father of Arthur and of Warren A."Bert" Spurling both of whom married and lived their libes on Little Cranberry Island.
2492Ray Dwelley's key to Woodlawn, etc.
  • Object, Security Device, Key
Ray Dwelley's key to Woodlawn, etc.
Item:
  • 2492   
Type:
  • Object, Security Device, Key
Description:
On a wooden keychain that has "Dwelley" carved into it.
2732Rope basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Rope basket
Item:
  • 2732   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Description:
Rope Basket
2467R.O.T.C. metal pin
  • Object, Insignia Pin
R.O.T.C. metal pin
Item:
  • 2467   
Type:
  • Object, Insignia Pin
Description:
Attached to a card
2309Sanford Colson's Coast Guard uniforms consisting of his winter overcoat, hat and mittens, summer hat, formal uniform and two daily wear uniforms.
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
Sanford Colson's Coast Guard uniforms consisting of his winter overcoat, hat and mittens, summer hat, formal uniform and two daily wear uniforms.
Item:
  • 2309   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
Description:
Picture of Sanford Colson in uniform can be found in the pocket of his formal uniform jacket pocket.
2473Sawyers Mono-Vue Slide 2x2 slide viewer along with box.
  • Object, Other Object
Sawyers Mono-Vue Slide 2x2 slide viewer along with box.
Item:
  • 2473   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Bought at Carol's in Southwest Harbor, ME for $1.
2495Shirt box that says "Edna Gilley's Photos" on the front
  • Object, Accessory Box
Shirt box that says "Edna Gilley's Photos" on the front
Item:
  • 2495   
Type:
  • Object, Accessory Box
2465Small carved black and gold box with two women and baby in color on top. Inside contains US Postal Pin from J.R. Dwelley, a pair of cufflinks and two bar pins
  • Object, Insignia Pin
Small carved black and gold box with two women and baby in color on top. Inside contains US Postal Pin from J.R. Dwelley, a pair of cufflinks and two bar pins
Item:
  • 2465   
Type:
  • Object, Insignia Pin
2486Small needle used to knit bait bags
  • Object, Needle Tool
Small needle used to knit bait bags
Item:
  • 2486   
Type:
  • Object, Needle Tool
2461Small vinyl records
  • Object, Phonograph Record
Small vinyl records
Item:
  • 2461   
Type:
  • Object, Phonograph Record
Description:
Two holes in each disk and each has a label that says who the recordings are of.
2729Square Iron Nail
  • Object, Woodworking, Wood Fastener, Nail
Square Iron Nail
Item:
  • 2729   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Wood Fastener, Nail
Description:
Most likely hand made nail/spike
2124Stanwood/Hadlock Bible
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
Stanwood/Hadlock Bible
Item:
  • 2124   
Type:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
Description:
Bible found in the house built by Capt. Gilbert Hadlock and occupied by him, by Geoarge R. Hadlock and Elmer S. Hadlock. Inscription 'This Bible was presented to my father Capt. Edwin Hadlock by my maternal grandmother Mary Stanwood after my father's decease, by my mother Mary A. Hadlock Sept. 3, 1878. -Harvey D. Hadlock'
2719Sweetgrass Basket
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Sweetgrass Basket
Item:
  • 2719   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
2300Swivel for use with a large bouy on the end of a trawl set or a gang of traps from Francis Fernald
  • Object, Mechanical, Swivel
Swivel for use with a large bouy on the end of a trawl set or a gang of traps from Francis Fernald
Item:
  • 2300   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Swivel
1267The Islesford School Sign
  • Object, Sign
  • Structures, Institutional, School
The Islesford School Sign
Item:
  • 1267   
Type:
  • Object, Sign
Subject:
  • Structures, Institutional, School
2101Tiny wooden crate of wodden cranberries
  • Object, Containers, Crate
Tiny wooden crate of wodden cranberries
Item:
  • 2101   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Crate
Description:
Sent to Jennie Jarvis by Phyllis Colson 1943 mail tag still attached
2490Toaster for old wood or coal stove from Margaret Stanley
  • Object, Cooking Device, Toaster
Toaster for old wood or coal stove from Margaret Stanley
Item:
  • 2490   
Type:
  • Object, Cooking Device, Toaster
2125Town of CranberryIsles check stubs 1908-1910
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
Town of CranberryIsles check stubs 1908-1910
Item:
  • 2125   
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Check
Description:
In poor condition. Said to have been found in a museum trash can
2451Two Boy Scouts of America scarves. One gold and royal blue and one green and gold.
  • Object, Clothing, Scarf
Two Boy Scouts of America scarves. One gold and royal blue and one green and gold.
Item:
  • 2451   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Scarf
Description:
Green and gold scard has embroidery on it.
2459Two carved lobster bouy decorations
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy, Lobster Buoy
Two carved lobster bouy decorations
Item:
  • 2459   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Fishing Buoy, Lobster Buoy
2456Two compartment coin purse with seven bullets inside
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
Two compartment coin purse with seven bullets inside
Item:
  • 2456   
Type:
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
2488Two Funny Eyes made from local twigs by Francis Fernald
  • Object, Other Object
Two Funny Eyes made from local twigs by Francis Fernald
Item:
  • 2488   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
2166U.S. Coast Guard uniform consisting of 1 hat with insignia, 2 dress jackets with insignia, 1 pair black trousers, 1 pea coat.
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
U.S. Coast Guard uniform consisting of 1 hat with insignia, 2 dress jackets with insignia, 1 pair black trousers, 1 pea coat.
Item:
  • 2166   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform
Description:
Uniform belonged to Faunce Bryant while he served in the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Islesford as a cook for most of the early 1940's.
2688Used to size the holes in knitted heads for lobster traps.
  • Object, Other Object
Used to size the holes in knitted heads for lobster traps.
Item:
  • 2688   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object
2470U.S.L.S.S. Holosteric Barometer
  • Object, Meteorological, Barometer
U.S.L.S.S. Holosteric Barometer
Item:
  • 2470   
Type:
  • Object, Meteorological, Barometer
Description:
Brass - 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall
2460U.S.S. Hobo Black Ribbon with gold letters
  • Object, Insignia Ribbon
U.S.S. Hobo Black Ribbon with gold letters
Item:
  • 2460   
Type:
  • Object, Insignia Ribbon
Description:
36 1/2 inches long
2265Wash Board
  • Object, Maintenance, Washboard
Wash Board
Item:
  • 2265   
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Washboard
Description:
Used for scrubbing clothes when they were being washed by hand. This may have come from Woodlawn.
1295Wayne Beals ration book 2 with some stamps and back cover
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Wayne Beals ration book 2 with some stamps and back cover
Item:
  • 1295   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
1293Wayne Beal's war ration book 1 no stamps left
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Wayne Beal's war ration book 1 no stamps left
Item:
  • 1293   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
1294Wayne Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Wayne Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II
Item:
  • 1294   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
2463What appears to be a green military hat with visor
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
What appears to be a green military hat with visor
Item:
  • 2463   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
2731Wooden Lobster Peg
  • Object, Fishing, Lobster Peg
Wooden Lobster Peg
Item:
  • 2731   
Type:
  • Object, Fishing, Lobster Peg
Description:
Whittled peg for plugging lobster claws to prevent the lobster from pinching someone with its claw. Used before the invention of rubber bands for lobster claws
1003Woodlawn House Business Card, undated
  • Object, Identification Card, Business Card
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Dwelley, James R.
Woodlawn House Business Card, undated
Item:
  • 1003   
Type:
  • Object, Identification Card, Business Card
Subject:
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
Creator:
  • Dwelley, James R.
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description:
The Woodlawn Inn was built by George Henry Fernald for George and Edna Gilley, circa 1893. After Edna's death it was closed in 1909. James Ray and Ada Dwelley reopened the inn in 1911 and ran it for over 40 years. A business card for the Woodlawn House, with rates. People Mentioned: James R. Dwelley
2493Woodlawn House Dinner Bell
  • Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, Dinner Bell
Woodlawn House Dinner Bell
Item:
  • 2493   
Type:
  • Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, Dinner Bell
2489Woodworking tool.
  • Object, Woodworking
Woodworking tool.
Item:
  • 2489   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking
Description:
Tag says, "Probably Arthur Fernald's"
1296WW II ration book 3 stamps and back cover
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
WW II ration book 3 stamps and back cover
Item:
  • 1296   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
2247WWII Sailor's Cap
  • Object, Clothing, Cap
WWII Sailor's Cap
Item:
  • 2247   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Cap
Description:
Stenciled R.D. Chemlen or Ghemlen 2049-967. Perhaps a sailor at the Coast Guard Station when there were large numbers there in 1944/45.