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111"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • People
  • Places, Garden
  • The Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor, Maine. Copyright, 1953, by Reef Point Gardens Corporation.
  • 1953-06
Description:
Pamphlet titled "Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" published by the Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor Maine in June 1953. Vol. I, No. 10. Has a black and white image of a flower in a vase titled "Hybrid Tea Rose Innocence". Photograph by Sewall Brown.
440"The Bar Harbor Fire" Oil Painting by Howe Duane Higgins
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Places, Island
  • Higgins - Howe Duane Higgins (1894 - 1974)
  • 1950 c
Description:
Panoramic view of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire painted by Howe Duane Higgins and framed in a ornate gilded frame.
47Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
  • People
  • Painting by Howard Chandler Christy
  • 1880 - 1950 c
Description:
Portrait of Mary Roberts Rinehart. Color print of painting by Howard Chandler Christy. Matted and framed in a gilded frame. Framed with portrait is an (unrelated) illustrated birthday card for Ted Faulkenstrom, Rinehart's chauffeur, signed "and much love, from Mary Roberts Rinehart".
75Rabbit hunter
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1950 c.
Description:
"Protege rabbit hunter" Bill Horner on the left holding two rabbits and the .410 shotgun that was given to him by Charlie Hayward. (See also the "Rabbit Feed" photo, item 74. The other young man is George Riddell, son of Jock Riddell who is also in the Rabbit Feed photo. It was a close-knit bunch and there were many boyhood memories of those times.
106Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c
Description:
Small brown leather folding portfolio with a black and white portrait of Max Farrand, husband of Beatrix Farrand.
515Bar Harbor grade school students
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1953
Description:
A photo of Bar Harbor grade school students attending school at temporary classrooms during construction of the new school building. Identified in photo: First row: John Higgins, Danny Bryard, Artie Young, unknown, unknown, Carl Runner, Donnie Farrell, unknow, Bob Buggell, Ginny Moore Second row: unknown, Sharon Foss, Diane Dickensen, Nancy Higgins, Patty Emery, Sharon Clough, Abbie Robinson, Martha Goodwin, Barbara Weymouth, Helen Bowker 3rd row: Alice Young, Jean Iverson, Ron Jordan, Roy Snell, Joan Jordan, Jun Power, Ann Dollicer, Barbara Grant, Joe Lafrance, unknown, Betty Robbins, Norma Wilbur, Raye Cunningham 4th Row: Crystal Emery, Patty Burr, Denice Smith, Richard Webber, Barbara Leighton, Bobby Jucius, Walter Hooper, Dick Savage, Bill Fenton, Ralph Colson, Jack Russell Back Row: Billy Salisbury, unknown, unknown, Sally Higgins, Susan Joyce, Mary Ingalls, Mary Cleaves, Philip Chase [show more]
582Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
  • 1860 and 1958
Description:
Wood and metal telescope (.03) and wood case (.01) presented to Captain Richard Hamor for assisting the British ship "Dominica" when it had caught fire on August 3rd, 1860. Corresponding letter(.02) is from the Royal Admiralty explaining the incident and how Richard Hamor and Aaron S. Lanfor both were awarded telescopes in thanks for their help. It is addressed to R.W. Gillen and dated 8th August, 1958.
1111Travel Lingerie Bag
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Lingerie Bag
  • 1900 - 1954 c
Description:
Beige lingerie bag with blue, brown, and orange square pattern. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
1121Coin Purse
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Change Purse
  • 1900 - 1954 c
Description:
Brown suede and ivory coin purse owned by Beatrix Farrand.
722Dinner Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • DuBarry
  • 1945 - 1950
Description:
Black rayon dinner dress with a "DuBarry trade mark 1945 Fashion" label.
729Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1948 - 1952
Description:
Prink crepe dress with lace inset, taffeta lining and matching lace belt.
714Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1957 - 1959
Description:
Pale peach pleated and tucked party dress made of a Peau De Soie satin. Label indicates that is was made by a union factory, reading: "Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union. Union Made. ILGWU. AFL CIO."
718Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1954 - 1957 c
Description:
Black shear over rayon taffeta with a rhinestone broach which may not be original to the dress.
719Dinner Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1954 - 1957 c
Description:
Slate blue heavy weight taffeta dinner dress with a split neck sweetheart neck line with mercury silver beads and matching belt. Tag reads: "The Garden Seat Clearwater, Florida. Franelle Bar Harbor, Maine"
720Party Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1950 s
Description:
Strapless black gauze over taffeta dress. Pink taffeta under black eyelet bands.
721Cocktail Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1950 s
Description:
Cocktail dress of matte lamé over a gold satin crepe.
713Day Dress
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Day Dress
  • 1957
Description:
Yellow cotton sheath day dress with hip pockets and button on collar. Label says: "Debonair Junior".
912Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 - 1950 s
Description:
Midnight blue wool pants with grosgrain ribbon down the side. Worn by Richard Shaw.
1034Two Piece Suit
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • 1950 s
Description:
Grey flannel two piece suit with label: "Sytle Craft Cloths" and an International Lady's Garment Worker's Association tag.
716Women's Evening Suit
  • Object, Clothing, Suit, Evening Suit
  • Debenham & Freebody
  • 1954 - 1955
Description:
Raspberry silk twill evening suit with black leaf print. Top coat has three black buttons and shoulder pads. Made by Debenham & Freebody, the London department story.
1118Compass and Barometer
  • Object, Compass
  • 1900 - 1954 c
Description:
Duel compass and barometer owned by Beatrix Farrand.
1120Saucers and Cups
  • Object, Cup, Teacup
  • 1900 - 1954 c
Description:
Set of two Wedgwood Transferware cups and saucers with brown illustrations. Belonged to Beatrix Farrand.
45Rinehart Teapot
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • People
  • 1876 - 1958
Description:
Teapot and lid, white china with gilded edges and initial "R". Owned by Mary Roberts Rinehart, part of her set.
1005Androck "Hand-i-Sift" Sifter
  • Object, Food Separating Tool, Sifter, Flour Sifter
  • Androck
  • 1950 c.
Description:
Aluminum flour sieve with a red handle and enamel paintings of carious baked goods around a bundle of wheat. On front of sifter, text reads: "Pat. No. 2,607,491 Androck Hand-i-Sift".
1006Baking Mold
  • Object, Food Shaper, Food Mold, Cake Mold
  • 1950 c
Description:
Ring of seven cone shaped tins attached together to make one mold.