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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
415Edison Triumph Phonograph
  • Object, Phonograph
  • none
  • Edison Phonograph Company
  • 1901 - 1902
Description:
Triumph phonograph made by the Edison Phonograph Company. Includes an oak box with a crank handle and a large morning glory horn with painted flowers and leaves. Decal on box reads "Edison Triumph Phonograph".
14George B Dorr Letter Regarding Marconi Station
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • George B. Dorr
  • 1909-07-24
Description:
Addressed to Morris Franklin, Bar Harbor From George B. Dorr, Boston Expressing his support for a Marconi wireless station on Green (Cadillac) Mountain. See https://barharborhistorical.net/digitalarchive/items/show/16
13Letter from Marconi to Charles Pineo
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • Marconi, Guglielmo
  • 1902-01-09
Description:
Addressed to Charles Pineo, Bar Harbor Board of Trade From Guglielmo Marconi, Ottawa Content of letter is Marconi declining invitation to establish a radio transmission station on Green (Cadillac) Mountain. See https://barharborhistorical.net/digitalarchive/items/show/17
1012Cigarette Silk
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card, Tobacco Card
  • Places, Town
  • Tokio Cigarette Company
  • 1900 c
Description:
Small patch of fabric with the illustration of a woman in a green dress and hat with a parasol leaning against a wood railing. On top reads: "Factory No. 646. First Dist. N.Y." and below reads" 12 Bar Harbor" Part of a collection of "Cigarette Silks" put out by the Tokio Cigarette Company called "Bathing Beauties" depicting various women at different beaches around the U.S.
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.
530Emerson grammar school, 8th grade class
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • 1905
Description:
A photo of the 8th grade graduation class at the Emerson grammar school.
1047Majolica Pitcher
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Majolica pitcher which is decorated to look like a tree trunk with blackberry plants.
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.
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.
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.
12George B Dorr at Hunter's Beach postcard
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900
Description:
Vertical postcard, colorized image of George B. Dorr standing on a rocky outcrop at Hunter's Beach. Caption on card reads "Cleft at Hunter's Beach, Bar Harbor, ME".
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
43Pressed Glass Bowl Oil Lamp
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp, Oil Lamp
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Pressed glass bowled lamp. Clear glass.
41Modified Base Oil Lamp
  • Object, Furnishings, Lamp, Oil Lamp
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Modified feather base/pedestal. Clear glass.
48George B. Dorr Portrait
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1880 -1900 c
Description:
Black and white photo portrait of George B. Dorr, framed and matted.
180Binder of Bar Harbor Swimming Club Stock Certificates
  • Document, Financial, Stock Certificate
  • Structures, Civic, Cultural & Recreational Structures
  • 1901
Description:
Large binder containing certificates for membership to the Bar Harbor Swimming Club.
226Doll Carriage
  • Object, Doll Accessory
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c
Description:
Carriage for a doll. Red painted wicker detailed basket with spindle side pieces. Four wheels and spindle handle attached with metal. Black cloth interior and collapsable hood.
243Male Porcelain Figurine
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Statue, Figurine
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
Description:
Porcelain figurine of a man dressed in pastel green and purple suit with ornate matching hat. Stands in a domed glass case. Has matching female counterpart.
242Female Porcelain Figurine
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Statue, Figurine
  • none
  • 1880 - 1900 c.
Description:
Porcelain figurine of a woman in pastel blue, red and white dress with a large pastel blue hat. Sits inside glass dome case. Has matching male figurine.