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2Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - West End Drug
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Beatrix Farrand
Description:
Celebrated landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand commissioned a watercolor artist (unknown) to produce scenes of downtown Bar Harbor with her recommendations to the Village Improvement Association for beautifying the downtown with trellises, window boxes, plants, and flowers. Farrand's recommendations were never carried out. West End Drug building & delivery wagon on Main Street
3Downtown Bar Harbor Proposed Beautification - Stephen's Lane
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Beatrix Farrand
Description:
Celebrated landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand commissioned a watercolor artist (unknown) to produce scenes of downtown Bar Harbor with her recommendations to the Village Improvement Association for beautifying the downtown with trellises, window boxes, plants, and flowers. Farrand's recommendations were never carried out. Looking toward Cadillac Mt on Main Street and Stephen's Lane
4Watch Fob
  • Object, Fob, Watch Fob
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Watch fob of George B Dorr. Gold. Oval shaped with hinges and link for chain. Initial "D" on top and coat of arms on back
5Silver Table Knife
  • Object, Eating Knife
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Part of Dorr family silver set. See also matching spoon and fork.
6Silver Spoon
  • Object, Eating Spoon
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
Description:
Part of the Dorr family silver set. Engraved with "D" initial. See also matching knife and fork.
7Silver Fork
  • Object, Eating Fork
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
Description:
See also matching knife and spoon. Part of Dorr family silver set. Engraved with "D" initial.
8Silver Stamp Case
  • Object, Personal Case, Stamp Case
  • none
  • 1933
Description:
Circular silver case belonging to George B Dorr. Inscribed "G.B.D" on the top and "1853-1933 from L.E. and W.C.E." on the bottom.
9Haviland China Tea Cup
  • Object, Cup, Teacup
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900
Description:
Tea cup and saucer, Haviland China. Owned by George B Dorr. White cup and saucer with green band and gold edging. Handle is a delicate curlicue.
10Haviland China Coffee Cup
  • Object, Cup, Coffee Cup
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900
Description:
Coffee cup and saucer, Haviland China. Owned by George B Dorr. White cup and saucer with green band and gold edging. Handle is a delicate 1/2 heart shape.
11Ivory Paper Cutter
  • Object, Printing, Bookbinding Equipment
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
The silver handle is ornately engraved with "GBD" inside an oval frame. Silver handle has 3 distinct sections. Owned by George B Dorr.
19Oldfarm guestbook
  • Document, List, Guestbook
  • People
  • 1880 c
Description:
Black leather guestbook with thin gilded trim. Used at George B Dorr's estate, Oldfarm. Has notes from George B Dorr's guests.
20"APOCRYPHA" book
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Brown leather with embossed gold letters on upper left of cover reading "APOCRYPHA". Christian text belonging to George B Dorr.
23Christening Gown
  • Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown
  • People
  • 1853 c
Description:
White cotton with embroidered bodice and band near hem. Belonged to George B Dorr.
24Canton China Bowl
  • Object, Eating Bowl
  • People
  • 1900 c
Description:
Canton china shallow bowl. White with orange trim and details. Owned by George B Dorr.
25Canton China Plate
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate
  • People
  • none
  • 1900 c
Description:
Canton china plate. White with orange trim and details. Owned by George B Dorr.
26George B. Dorr Superintendent Photo
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
Description:
Black and white photograph portrait of George B Dorr as Superintendent.
28George B. Dorr's Harvard Diploma
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
  • 1874
Description:
Framed diploma; Bachelor of Arts in Latin degree to George Bucknam Dorr.
29George B. Dorr Caricature Cartoon by Ralph Yardley
  • Document, Cartoon
  • People
  • Ralph Yardley
  • 1924-03-08
Description:
Pencil drawing by Ralph Yardley from Stockholm Record. Represents George B Dorr with caption: "George B Dorr may be a bachelor but he's married to Lafayette Park".
30Eastlake Folding Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Armchair
  • none
  • Eastlake
  • 1880 c
Description:
Folding chair with inlaid wooden back, green upholstery seat, and green upholstered arms.
31Mary Ward Dorr Needlepoint Artwork
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Needlepoint
  • none
  • Dorr - Mary Ward Dorr (1820 - 1901)
  • 1840
Description:
Needlepoint of squirrel, butterfly, and fruit in a carved wood frame. Done by Mary Ward Dorr, George B Dorr's Mother.
32Mary Ward Dorr Portrait
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
  • People
  • 1850 c
Description:
Charcoal and pencil portrait of Mary Ward Dorr (George B. Dorr's mother).
34Mustard Yellow Hand Painted Cabinet
  • Object, Furnishings, Cabinet
Description:
Hand painted mustard and green with carved wood decorations including Fleur de Lis, Bacchanalia figures, and vines. Has one large door for main cabinet and a small drawer with two pulls.
35Children's Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair
  • none
  • 1850 c
Description:
Bent wood arms, back and legs. Cane seat. Light colored. Used by George B Dorr as a child.
38High-Back Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Armchair
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
High-back chair with upholstered seat, striped cushion, mustard and grey colors. Cane back. Carved wood arms and legs.
39Spindle Back Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Description:
Oak chair with a spindle back. Hancock style. One of two.