Description: Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the stairs. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. Highbrook burned in 1947.
Description: Black and white photograph showing the parlor of Highbrook, looking toward the piazza. Highbrook was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, and was built by W.A. Jordan. It was built for Mary Leeds (Mrs. James Leeds) and was finished in 1881. Highbrook burned in 1947.
Description: Green umbrella with ivory handle. Prized possession of George B. Dorr. Originally owned by theologian and famed scholar Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758).
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.
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."
Description: Settee with wood arms and cushioned back and seat. Cushion has light floral upholstery. Back piece has wood framing which has a gold-leaf design dividing the cushion. Legs of settee have small wheels.
Description: Lamp with a flintlock pistol as a base and fixture (.01) for two lightbulbs. Has a blue circular shade (.02)with gilded vine pattern around top and bottom. Originally from the Bar Harbor Club
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.
Description: Composition head and limbs with painted features and molded blonde hair. Partial composition and cloth body. Wearing a white gown with lace trim, trousers, and a white lace hood. No maker's mark.