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237Yellow Nursing Chairs
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
  • none
  • 1890 - 1910 c.
Description:
Two identical yellow upholstered nursing chairs with natural wood frame. Wood has circular detailing. Upholstery has yellow and green floral pattern. Belonged to Joseph Pulitzer's Bar Harbor "Chatwold" Estate.
104White Porcelain Vase
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • none
  • 1900 - 1945 c
Description:
White porcelain with blue bands, trumpet shape. Originally owned by George B Dorr and purchased by Beatrix Farrand upon his death.
579White Parasol with Wooden Handle
  • Object, Umbrella, Parasol
  • 1900 c
Description:
White fabric parasol with a collapsible wooden and metal handle. Used in Bar Harbor by Emily Drayton Taylor.
117White Leather Gloves Right (.01) and Left (.02)
  • Object, Clothing, Glove, Evening Glove
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
Description:
White gloves owned by Beatrix Farrand.
113White Bureau Scarf
  • Object, Furnishings, Furniture Runner, Table Runner
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
Description:
White bureau scarf embroidered with an "E.W." and owned by Edith Wharton, Beatrix Farrand's Aunt.
727Wedding Dress
  • Object, Wedding Dress
  • 1943-08-22
Description:
Peau De Soie satin dress with pleated knit neckline and train scrapes and veil. Worn by Dorothy Frances Brewer Erikson in her wedding to Gordon I. Erickson in 1943.
438Watercolor Painting "Bass Cottage"
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Description:
Watercolor painting of the summer cottage "Bass Cottage" with a dedication on the lower left which reads: "Love Roy and Helene" and has the artist signature "Hallowell" on the lower right.
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
144Victor Talking Machine
  • Object, Phonograph
  • none
  • Victor Talking Machine Company
  • 1911
Description:
Victrola made of oak, hinged top and compartment with two doors for record storage. Logo on inside of lid shows a dog listening to a Talking Machine with the text: "Victrola manufactured by Victor Talking Machine Co Camden, N.J. U.S.A Patented in united states and foreign countries".
1110Two copies of "Corleone" by F. Marion Crawford
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • Frances Marion Crawford
Description:
From the library of Beatrix Farrand.
1024Tuxedo Suit
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • AM Shire Tailor, BH Maine
  • 1932-05-09
Description:
Two piece black wool tuxedo suit with a faint striped weave. Jacket once had satin lapels but they have been removed. Label reads: "AM Shire Tailor, BH Maine". Second label reads: "George M Mckny May 9 1932"
738Three Bar Harbor Fire Department Fireman Hat Insignias
  • Object, Insignia Badge
  • 1900 c
Description:
(.01) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "ENGINE" (.02) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "HOSE" (.03) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "LADDER" All with a 4 petal cutout
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.
321"The Bar Harbor Blue Book and Mount Desert Guide"
  • Publication, Directory, Business Directory
  • Places, Island
  • Bee - Albet Wilson Bee II (1854 - 1949)
  • 1881
Description:
Book with blue cover and in gilded text: "The Bar Harbor Blue Book and Mount Desert Guide 1881". Contains addresses and guide book with advertisements.
142Ted Shawn and Dancers Collage
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • People
  • 1938
Description:
Promotional Clippings of Ted Shawn and his Ensemble of Men Dancers. Ted Shawn dance company performed in at the Bar Harbor Building of the Arts in 1938, the bottom clipping advertises that performance. Ted Shawn was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance.
60Stereoscopic view of the Jayne Cottage
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Emery - Ernest E. Emery (1849-1933)
  • 1890 c.
Description:
Stereoscopic view of the Jayne Cottage, off Cleftstone Road, Bar Harbor. The Jayne Cottage was designed in the Shingle Style by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built in 1887-1888. The original owner was Dr. Horace Jayne. The house burned in 1947. This stereoscopic view is stamped E. Emery, Bar Harbor, Maine and is labeled Mrs. Jayne.
361Square Grand Piano
  • Object, Musical, Keyboard Instrument, Piano, Grand Piano
  • Henry F. Miller Boston
  • 1900 - 1930c
Description:
Henry F. Miller grand piano with scrolled legs, a music holder, and a hinged folding top cover. Played by Ignacy Paderewski in the Building of Arts.
39Spindle Back Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Description:
Oak chair with a spindle back. Hancock style. One of two.
40Spindle Back Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
Description:
Oak chair with spindle back. Hancock style. One of two.
5Silver Table Knife
  • Object, Eating Knife
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Part of Dorr family silver set. See also matching spoon and fork.
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.
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.
130Set of Large Tortoise Shell Hairpins
  • Set
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Two orange hairpins with rhinestones owned by Beatrix Farrand.
166Roller Skating Advertisement Card
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card
  • Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures
Description:
Beige card with red illustration and black text. Advertisement for the roller skating rink in Bar Harbor. Illustration depicts two people in floppy hats holding onto rope. Top text in red reads: "The Sea! The Sea! The Beautiful, See?" Bottom black text reads: "Bar Harbor Roller Skating Rink, 'Not the Tent' Prices Reduced."