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| 16741 | Rebecca Carroll's Dolls |
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| A collection of photographs taken of three rag dolls that Rebecca Carroll made for her granddaughters. | 
Description: A collection of photographs taken of three rag dolls that Rebecca Carroll made for her granddaughters. | ||||
| 16596 | Shoes in the kitchen at the Charles Wallace Birlem house |
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| 16325 | Plaque at the Site of the Arthur Millis and Leone Marie (Wemmert) Kellam Home |
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| 16214 | Icicles on Moore's Garage from the Edwin Albert Lawler House |
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| 15653 | Chronometer from the Rebecca R. Douglas Schooner |
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| The photo above and the information that follows is from Andrew Baron of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The ship’s two survivors were rescued on May 2, while the boat went down on April 28 near Cape May New Jersey. Depending on the weather, this means the schooner would likely have sailed out of New York (where its chronometer was calibrated on April 16) on April 26 or 27, only a week and half or so after the chronometer’s certification. I have the ship's marine chronometer (precision ship's clock shown in the photo above) from the Rebecca R. Douglas, well preserved and working, along with a verified vintage calibration certificate (timekeeping accuracy tested, calibrated and certified by an established chronometer firm) dated April 16, 1943, only two weeks before this schooner went down. This would likely have been done in preparation for its last journey. It's a mystery how the clock and its certificate survived when the ship did not. Given the date of the demise of the Rebecca R. Douglas, I can only assume that it had more than one chronometer, leaving one behind in New York and sailing with another. There’s more I want to learn about this however; the need of the navigator to definitely have a chronometer on board, to plot longitude on a north-to-south passage through coastal waters, how long a chronometer would remain with the certifying company after certification, prior to boarding ship, whether a coastal schooner like the RR Douglas would have had more than one chronometer, the prevailing weather at the time of the accident, whether U-boats that were observed off US coasts were in the area at that time, and the names of the two survivors long with the names of those who perished when the schooner went down. This last detail might possibly make the survival of this artifact of some importance to descendants of the victims and survivors. If any of them had young children at that time, they may still be living. This unusual survivor may be all of significance that remains of the tangible material associated with that boat, apart from the photo in your library collections. During wartime every viable old chronometer that could be found was reconditioned and pressed into service for the Navy and Merchant Marine, to augment new ones made to meet the increased demand for navigational aids. When this chronometer, made by Thomas Porthouse, ca. 1850 in London, was assigned to the Rebecca R. Douglas, it was already close to a century old, and yet its accuracy could still be certified for ongoing service at sea. | 
Description: The photo above and the information that follows is from Andrew Baron of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The ship’s two survivors were rescued on May 2, while the boat went down on April 28 near Cape May New Jersey. Depending on the weather, this means the schooner would likely have sailed out of New York (where its chronometer was calibrated on April 16) on April 26 or 27, only a week and half or so after the chronometer’s certification. I have the ship's marine chronometer (precision ship's clock shown in the photo above) from the Rebecca R. Douglas, well preserved and working, along with a verified vintage calibration certificate (timekeeping accuracy tested, calibrated and certified by an established chronometer firm) dated April 16, 1943, only two weeks before this schooner went down. This would likely have been done in preparation for its last journey. It's a mystery how the clock and its certificate survived when the ship did not. Given the date of the demise of the Rebecca R. Douglas, I can only assume that it had more than one chronometer, leaving one behind in New York and sailing with another. There’s more I want to learn about this however; the need of the navigator to definitely have a chronometer on board, to plot longitude on a north-to-south passage through coastal waters, how long a chronometer would remain with the certifying company after certification, prior to boarding ship, whether a coastal schooner like the RR Douglas would have had more than one chronometer, the prevailing weather at the time of the accident, whether U-boats that were observed off US coasts were in the area at that time, and the names of the two survivors long with the names of those who perished when the schooner went down. This last detail might possibly make the survival of this artifact of some importance to descendants of the victims and survivors. If any of them had young children at that time, they may still be living. This unusual survivor may be all of significance that remains of the tangible material associated with that boat, apart from the photo in your library collections. During wartime every viable old chronometer that could be found was reconditioned and pressed into service for the Navy and Merchant Marine, to augment new ones made to meet the increased demand for navigational aids. When this chronometer, made by Thomas Porthouse, ca. 1850 in London, was assigned to the Rebecca R. Douglas, it was already close to a century old, and yet its accuracy could still be certified for ongoing service at sea. [show more] | |||||
| 15332 | Vasculum |
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| A vasculum or a botanical box is a stiff container used by botanists to keep field samples viable for transportation. The main purpose of the valsculum is to transport plants without crushing them and by maintaining a cool, humid environment. Vascula are cylinders typically made from tinned and sometimes lacquered iron, though wooden examples are known. The box was carried horizontally on a strap so that plant specimens lie flat and lined with moistened cloth.[1] Traditionally, British and American vascula were somewhat flat and valise-like with a single room, while continental examples were more cylindrical and often longer, sometimes with two separate compartments.[2] Access to the interior is through one (sometimes two) large lids in the side, allowing plants to be put in and taken out without bending or distorting them unnecessarily. This is particularly important with wildflowers, which are often fragile. Some early 20th century specimen are made from sheet aluminium rather than tin, but otherwise follow the 19th century pattern. The exterior is usually left rough, or lacquered green. This item's second image is a painting by Hermann Kern Der Botaniker depicting the artist's view of a botanist with a vasculum. | 
Description: A vasculum or a botanical box is a stiff container used by botanists to keep field samples viable for transportation. The main purpose of the valsculum is to transport plants without crushing them and by maintaining a cool, humid environment. Vascula are cylinders typically made from tinned and sometimes lacquered iron, though wooden examples are known. The box was carried horizontally on a strap so that plant specimens lie flat and lined with moistened cloth.[1] Traditionally, British and American vascula were somewhat flat and valise-like with a single room, while continental examples were more cylindrical and often longer, sometimes with two separate compartments.[2] Access to the interior is through one (sometimes two) large lids in the side, allowing plants to be put in and taken out without bending or distorting them unnecessarily. This is particularly important with wildflowers, which are often fragile. Some early 20th century specimen are made from sheet aluminium rather than tin, but otherwise follow the 19th century pattern. The exterior is usually left rough, or lacquered green. This item's second image is a painting by Hermann Kern Der Botaniker depicting the artist's view of a botanist with a vasculum. [show more] | |||||
| 14992 | Harding's Wharf |
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| William "Bill" Harding's boat the Martha David is visible next to the dock. | 
Description: William "Bill" Harding's boat the Martha David is visible next to the dock. | ||
| 14977 | Flamingo Lane |
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| 13378 | Flag of the United States Customs Service |
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| 12786 | Botanical Specimen Boxes |
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| 12525 | Girl and B(u)oy on the Maine Coast |
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| 12443 | Gary A. Parsons Hauls One of his New Wire Lobster Traps |
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| Compare this photograph to Item 6207 that shows Ralph Ober Phippen hauling lobsters in a wooden trap with a rope and pulley in 1937. | 
Description: Compare this photograph to Item 6207 that shows Ralph Ober Phippen hauling lobsters in a wooden trap with a rope and pulley in 1937. | |
| 12426 | Wooden Lobster Trap at Lower Town Dock, Southwest Harbor |
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| The J.N. Mills Coal wharf is visible in the right background and the kiosk for the town landing is in the left background. | 
Description: The J.N. Mills Coal wharf is visible in the right background and the kiosk for the town landing is in the left background. | |||
| 12272 | Lobster and Traps |
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| 12248 | Buoys at the Buoy Depot. Clark Point |
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| 12247 | Buoy at the Buoy Depot. Clark Point |
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| 12246 | Buoy at the Buoy Depot. Clark Point |
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| 12245 | Buoys at the Buoy Depot. Clark Point |
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| 12244 | Diane Ballard with a Buoy at the Buoy Depot. Clark Point |
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| 12167 | Hinckley Hardware Photographs |
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| Above: Seacock with tailpiece 1: Seacock-with tailpiece and thru-hull connection 2: Seacock-with 90 degree tailpiece 3: Hull connection 4: Tailpiece and thru-hull connection 5: Thru-hull connection with strainer 6: Stern bearing and stuffing box 7: Shaft bearings 8: Shaft bearings 9: Shaft bearings 10: Shaft bearings 11: Reverse gear control plate and handle 12: Reverse gear control plate and handle 13: Reverse gear control plate and handle 14: Reverse gear control plate and handle 15: Thru-hull connection 16: Gasoline filter, K.D. (with short strainer) 17: Double water filter set-up 18: Throttle controls 19: Throttle controls 20: Throttle controls 21: Throttle controls 22: Print Ring Outside Thread 23: Deck Plate and Handle “gas” 24: Deck Plate and Handle “gas” 25: Gasoline filter knocked down all metal 26: Through-hull connection with tail piece (separated) 27: Gasoline filter setup all metal 28: Water filter; double assembled 29: Water filter; double assembled 30: Water filter; double assembled 31: Water filter; double assembled 32: Clevis with threaded socket 33: Water filter knocked down 34: Seacock-with thru-hull connection 35: Seacock-with tail-piece and thru-hull connection 36: Water filter double knock-down 37: HRH Co B-40 Hardwarecustom made at yard 38: Deck plate, regular. With cover and ring 39: Deck plate – for pipe 40: Deck plate – for pipe 41: Turnbuckle and Deck Plate keys. 42: Strainers. Scoop and Round 43: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 44: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 45: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 46: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 47: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 48: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 49: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 50: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 51: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 52: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 53: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 54: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 55: Deck plate & cap; regular type 56: Pipe jacks and lazy boards 57: Pipe jacks and lazy boards 58: Pipe jacks and lazy boards 59: Throttle control quadrant | 
Description: Above: Seacock with tailpiece 1: Seacock-with tailpiece and thru-hull connection 2: Seacock-with 90 degree tailpiece 3: Hull connection 4: Tailpiece and thru-hull connection 5: Thru-hull connection with strainer 6: Stern bearing and stuffing box 7: Shaft bearings 8: Shaft bearings 9: Shaft bearings 10: Shaft bearings 11: Reverse gear control plate and handle 12: Reverse gear control plate and handle 13: Reverse gear control plate and handle 14: Reverse gear control plate and handle 15: Thru-hull connection 16: Gasoline filter, K.D. (with short strainer) 17: Double water filter set-up 18: Throttle controls 19: Throttle controls 20: Throttle controls 21: Throttle controls 22: Print Ring Outside Thread 23: Deck Plate and Handle “gas” 24: Deck Plate and Handle “gas” 25: Gasoline filter knocked down all metal 26: Through-hull connection with tail piece (separated) 27: Gasoline filter setup all metal 28: Water filter; double assembled 29: Water filter; double assembled 30: Water filter; double assembled 31: Water filter; double assembled 32: Clevis with threaded socket 33: Water filter knocked down 34: Seacock-with thru-hull connection 35: Seacock-with tail-piece and thru-hull connection 36: Water filter double knock-down 37: HRH Co B-40 Hardwarecustom made at yard 38: Deck plate, regular. With cover and ring 39: Deck plate – for pipe 40: Deck plate – for pipe 41: Turnbuckle and Deck Plate keys. 42: Strainers. Scoop and Round 43: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 44: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 45: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 46: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 47: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 48: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 49: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 50: Logging Sleds. Manset Boat Yard 51: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 52: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 53: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 54: Gallus frames; SW Boat Corp 55: Deck plate & cap; regular type 56: Pipe jacks and lazy boards 57: Pipe jacks and lazy boards 58: Pipe jacks and lazy boards 59: Throttle control quadrant [show more] | |
| 12163 | The Snow Owl - Stuffed Owl in Collection of Wendell Holmes Gilley |
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| "An attraction in the window of the Gilley Plumbing Co. is a tree branch on which are perched three beautifully mounted owls, the work of Wendell Gilley, who has made a study of taxidermy and has done excellent work in that line. The owls are very lifelike in their positions and the display is very interesting." – Bar Harbor Times, February, 1931. | 
Description: "An attraction in the window of the Gilley Plumbing Co. is a tree branch on which are perched three beautifully mounted owls, the work of Wendell Gilley, who has made a study of taxidermy and has done excellent work in that line. The owls are very lifelike in their positions and the display is very interesting." – Bar Harbor Times, February, 1931. | ||
| 12100 | Southwest Harbor Public Library - The Philip Clifton Rich Desk |
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| 12099 | Southwest Harbor Public Library - The Philip Clifton Rich Desk |
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| 11915 | The Henry R. Hinckley Company - Army-Navy E Award Presentation to Southwest Boat Corp/Manset Boat Corporation |
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| The award consisted of a pennant for the plant and emblems for all employees in the plant at the time the award was made. The pennant was triangular swallowtail with a white border, with a capital E within a yellow wreath of oak and laurel leaves on a vertical divided blue and red background. ARMY is on the red background and NAVY on the blue background. | 
Description: The award consisted of a pennant for the plant and emblems for all employees in the plant at the time the award was made. The pennant was triangular swallowtail with a white border, with a capital E within a yellow wreath of oak and laurel leaves on a vertical divided blue and red background. ARMY is on the red background and NAVY on the blue background. | |
| 11881 | Ralph Warren Stanley's First Lion's Head Violin Scroll |
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| Ralph built his first violin, the “Underwood” violin, in 1955 using a birch stair tread from the demolished Underwood cottage, “Squirrelhurst.” The tradition of Lion’s Head scrolls goes as far back as at least the 17th Century when Austrian Jakob Stainer, “one of the great violin makers of all times” made his Lion’s Head scroll violins. | 
Description: Ralph built his first violin, the “Underwood” violin, in 1955 using a birch stair tread from the demolished Underwood cottage, “Squirrelhurst.” The tradition of Lion’s Head scrolls goes as far back as at least the 17th Century when Austrian Jakob Stainer, “one of the great violin makers of all times” made his Lion’s Head scroll violins. |
