Date: Circa 1908 Media: Tinted collotype Title: Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth 1620 from the Mayflower Subject: Pilgrim Shallop Publisher: Published in Germany for G.W. Morris, Portland, Maine Postage: 1¢ for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico, 2¢ for foreign. Number: 84972 Addressed to Mrs. Eliza S. Gott, McKinley, Maine, Box 22. Front message: "Send me a postcard from Grace E. Gott" Postcard from Grace E. Gott (1896-1920) to her grandmother, Eliza Sawyer Butler, Mrs. Israel Gott (1847-1924) Grace E. Gott married Charles Lewellyn McKay on December 16, 1915. She signed the postcard as Grace E. Gott so archivists conclude that it was sent before that date. Judging by her handwriting, it is probable that she wrote the card c. 1908-1910. G.W. Morris printed their tinted collotype postcards in Germany in the early years of their existence (1901-1922). Archivists have therefore date the postcard as c. 1908.
Description: Date: Circa 1908 Media: Tinted collotype Title: Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth 1620 from the Mayflower Subject: Pilgrim Shallop Publisher: Published in Germany for G.W. Morris, Portland, Maine Postage: 1¢ for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico, 2¢ for foreign. Number: 84972 Addressed to Mrs. Eliza S. Gott, McKinley, Maine, Box 22. Front message: "Send me a postcard from Grace E. Gott" Postcard from Grace E. Gott (1896-1920) to her grandmother, Eliza Sawyer Butler, Mrs. Israel Gott (1847-1924) Grace E. Gott married Charles Lewellyn McKay on December 16, 1915. She signed the postcard as Grace E. Gott so archivists conclude that it was sent before that date. Judging by her handwriting, it is probable that she wrote the card c. 1908-1910. G.W. Morris printed their tinted collotype postcards in Germany in the early years of their existence (1901-1922). Archivists have therefore date the postcard as c. 1908. [show more]
Harriet is the older woman in the black coat on the right. The young woman in the middle of the back row may resemble Edna (Lewis) Coulter (1907-) - Mrs. Winfred Everson Coulter, who may appear as an older woman in record 10993. The other people shown are probably Harriet's Coulter children and grandchildren. Archivists know their names and dates, but not their identities. Perhaps someone in the family will see this photograph and solve its mysteries? Harriet was the great-great granddaughter of William Gilley (1746-1839).
Description: Harriet is the older woman in the black coat on the right. The young woman in the middle of the back row may resemble Edna (Lewis) Coulter (1907-) - Mrs. Winfred Everson Coulter, who may appear as an older woman in record 10993. The other people shown are probably Harriet's Coulter children and grandchildren. Archivists know their names and dates, but not their identities. Perhaps someone in the family will see this photograph and solve its mysteries? Harriet was the great-great granddaughter of William Gilley (1746-1839). [show more]
Heading out of Southwest Harbor by the Manset shore. The Nathaniel Gott house on Greening Island is visible off the stern of the vessels as is the Gott barn before it was moved further away from the shore.
Description: Heading out of Southwest Harbor by the Manset shore. The Nathaniel Gott house on Greening Island is visible off the stern of the vessels as is the Gott barn before it was moved further away from the shore.
This photograph was probably taken just before her marriage to John Dodge Lurvey (1823-1893) at the age of 24 on March 15, 1849 in Tremont, Maine. She is not wearing a wedding ring.
Description: This photograph was probably taken just before her marriage to John Dodge Lurvey (1823-1893) at the age of 24 on March 15, 1849 in Tremont, Maine. She is not wearing a wedding ring.
Gift to Deacon Henry Higgins Clark from Guests - August 3, 1861. This silver plated water pitcher is typical of its era. It probably had an inner air jacket to keep the iced water cold. The inscription reads: "Henry H. Clark from the Guests of the Island House August 3rd, 1861"
Description: Gift to Deacon Henry Higgins Clark from Guests - August 3, 1861. This silver plated water pitcher is typical of its era. It probably had an inner air jacket to keep the iced water cold. The inscription reads: "Henry H. Clark from the Guests of the Island House August 3rd, 1861"
Vessel Name – Mahoning – renamed Levi Woodbury “Woodbury” April 1898 – renamed Laksco after 1915 Class – Topsail Schooner / Steamer – Pawtuxet-class tender Hull – wood – oak, locust and white oak w. iron diagonal bracing Masts - 2 Rig – topsail schooner Build date – 1863 Commissioned – July 18, 1864 Built by – J.W. Lynn & Sons Built at – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Built for – U.S. Revenue Service Named for – Mahoning creek and valley, Pennsylvania – 1898 for Levi Woodbury (1789-1851), U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, Supreme Court Justice Power – steam engine with 2 oscillating cylinders; single 8’ screw Displacement – 350 tons Length – 138’ Beam – 26’6” Draft – 11’ Crew – 7 officers, 34 enlisted Armament – 1 x 30-pound Parrott rifle; 5 x 24-pound howitzers Number – Disposition – By 1913, Woodbury was not only the Coast Guard's oldest cutter, she was the oldest active-duty vessel in U.S. government service, as well as being the only ship to have seen active service in both the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Decommissioned by Coast Guard, July 19, 1915, Portland, Maine. Sold to Thomas Butler & Co., Boston, Massachusetts August 10, 1915. Woodbury's decommission ended 51 years with the Revenue Cutter Service, making her one of the longest serving cutters in the organization's history. After her final decommission in 1915, Levi Woodbury was placed into service as the merchant Laksco. She disappears from shipping records in 1932.
Description: Vessel Name – Mahoning – renamed Levi Woodbury “Woodbury” April 1898 – renamed Laksco after 1915 Class – Topsail Schooner / Steamer – Pawtuxet-class tender Hull – wood – oak, locust and white oak w. iron diagonal bracing Masts - 2 Rig – topsail schooner Build date – 1863 Commissioned – July 18, 1864 Built by – J.W. Lynn & Sons Built at – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Built for – U.S. Revenue Service Named for – Mahoning creek and valley, Pennsylvania – 1898 for Levi Woodbury (1789-1851), U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, Supreme Court Justice Power – steam engine with 2 oscillating cylinders; single 8’ screw Displacement – 350 tons Length – 138’ Beam – 26’6” Draft – 11’ Crew – 7 officers, 34 enlisted Armament – 1 x 30-pound Parrott rifle; 5 x 24-pound howitzers Number – Disposition – By 1913, Woodbury was not only the Coast Guard's oldest cutter, she was the oldest active-duty vessel in U.S. government service, as well as being the only ship to have seen active service in both the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Decommissioned by Coast Guard, July 19, 1915, Portland, Maine. Sold to Thomas Butler & Co., Boston, Massachusetts August 10, 1915. Woodbury's decommission ended 51 years with the Revenue Cutter Service, making her one of the longest serving cutters in the organization's history. After her final decommission in 1915, Levi Woodbury was placed into service as the merchant Laksco. She disappears from shipping records in 1932. [show more]