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1589Display Case with adjustable shelves
  • Object
Description:
Oak display case with adjustable glass shelves, once used in Mrs. Tracy's Shop, Northeast Harbor, and later used in Mrs. Pervear's Shop, Northeast Harbor. Before being donated to the museum it was used in Pine Bough Antiques, Northeast Harbor. Mirror-paneled doors on the backside open, providing access to the interior space. Three draws are accessible from the back.
1214Hooked Rugs C. B. Murphy Sold to Summer People
  • Image, Photograph
  • Object, Furnishings, Rug, Hooked Rug
1582Hooked rug with modified diamond pattern
  • Object, Furnishings, Rug, Flatweave, Rag Rug
  • Object, Furnishings, Rug, Hooked Rug
Description:
Hooked rug with modified diamond pattern Dimensions 27.5"x53.5"
1573Glass Plate Negative Set Mount Desert Rock
  • Set
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Test Subject Entry Site Term
1570Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Dodge - Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1907-09
Description:
Two men work on the steam engine, perhaps in the boathouse, at the Mount Desert Rock Light Station. Written on the negative envelope is "Steam Engine, N.G." underneath "Broken Pl[--]" which has been crossed out.
1565Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Dodge - Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1907-08
Description:
View looking south toward the lighthouse tower at Mount Desert Rock. In the foreground walkways, both covered and uncovered, are visible. A picket fence is visible to the far right, while a small building is visible at the extreme left.
1560Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Dodge - Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1907-10
Description:
View of Mount Desert Rock Light Station, taken from the water, 4:00 pm, October 1907. This photograph shows the extent of the settlement at Mount Desert Rock, including the derrick boathouse, workshop, keepers' dwellings, tower, oil house, and bell tower. Written on the negative envelope is "Taken from water." Near the top right is "Oct. 1907, 4 o'clock P.M." Written on the left side in pencil is "2 min" [show more]
1559Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Dodge - Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1908-08
Description:
View of Mt. Desert Rock Light Station, June 1908, from the water. The view includes the boathouse, workshop, light keepers' houses, tower, oil house, and bell tower. Written on the negative envelope is "No. 3 View from Water. Devel. with Di. S. Plate."
1147Photo-Essay of Last (1942) Voyage of Coal Schooner "Rebecca R. Douglas"
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Businesses, Coal and Oil Business
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • Chanler - Bronson W.
Description:
Photo-Essay by Bronson W. Chanler detailing a trip aboard the coal schooner "Rebecca R. Douglas" between Northeast Harbor and New York City. Note: As originally displayed in the museum, copies of the photographs taken by Chanler were mounted alongside excerpts and quotes. Around 2015 the photographs were removed from the 1984 posters so they could be scanned and better protected. They are uploaded here, as is the complete text by Bronson W. Chanler. [show more]
1549Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1908-08
Description:
"Mr. Brewer in the tower." View of the lighthouse tower at Mount Desert Rock, with the keepers' dwellings to the right. Standing at the top of the tower is a man, likely Mr. Brewer.
1548Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1907-09
Description:
"Sitting Room, North House, Left Hand Side Corner" - View in the living room of the north house (in the double tenement on Mount Desert Rock). Two chairs flank a table in the background, and a sideboard is visible to the left. Photographs are visible on the walls and on the table. A young child sits on the floor in the middle of the room, but he moved during the exposure of the negative, causing a blur.
1547Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
  • Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1908-08
Description:
"Capt. Van Norden's Boat" - A friendship sloop sails off the waters of Mount Desert Rock with four men aboard. To the right a spar buoy leans is visible
1545Glass Plate Negative, Mount Desert Rock
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Glass Plate Negative
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Lucy McMullin Dodge
  • 1907-08
Description:
Mount Desert Rock Light Station, August 1907. "No. 7, Looking S.E." View from Mount Desert Rock, looking southeast over ledges, several small plants are visible
1101Light Bulb
  • Object, Furnishings, Light Bulb
Description:
Electric Tantalum Lamp
1108School Bell
  • Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, School Bell
  • Organizations, School Institution
1484Manuel Fatese at Old Sea Street Dock
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
1281Aftermath of Rock End Fire
  • Image, Photograph
  • Events, Fire
1271Haynes Express Truck with Man
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
  • People
Description:
Copy of original. Original returned to owner.
1270Photograph Haynes Express Truck with 4 men and luggage
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
  • People
Description:
Photograph copied and original returned
1116Island Steamboat Company, Steamer "Golden Rod" timetable
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
  • Island Steamboat Company
Description:
Framed poster with timetable for the steamer "Golden Rod" traveling between Southwest Harbor, Somesville, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. Captain William M. Crosby. Also mentions Somes House, George A. Somes, proprietor
1515Louise Hunt McMurtry
  • Reference
  • People
  • Test Subject Entry Site Term
Description:
Married George Gibson McMurtry October 25, 1933. They had a daughter. They drew up separation papers on May 21, 1942.
1514Mrs. George G. McMurtry (McMurtry - Mabel C. (Post) McMurtry
  • Reference
  • People
  • Test Subject Entry Site Term
Description:
Wife of George Gibson McMurtry, which see. Married 1906-1933.
1388Painting "Village Smithy" Copy
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Businesses, Blacksmith Business
1513George Gibson McMurtry
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1876
Description:
George Gibson McMurtry (November 6, 1876 – November 22, 1958) was a United States Army officer, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Harvard Law-educated Wall Street lawyer. He first served in the Army as a member of the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. He received the Medal of Honor as the executive officer of the Lost Battalion during World War I. December 16, 1903, he married Mabel C. Post on Long Island. He was a member of Bar Harbor Club, Pot & Kettle Club. Tombstone in Ledgelawn Cemetery. [show more]
1138Wedge, Splitting
  • Object, Masonry & Stoneworking, Stone Chisel
  • Businesses, Quarry Operation Business