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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
130Set of Large Tortoise Shell Hairpins
  • Set
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Two orange hairpins with rhinestones owned by Beatrix Farrand.
1104"My Dear Cornelia" by Stewart R. Sherman
  • Publication, Book
  • People
  • Stewart R. Sherman
  • 1924 c
Description:
From the library of the landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Tucked into book is a clover and page marker.
121Leather Portfolio and Key
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Beatrix Farrand's black leather portfolio with matching leather insert. Portfolio has tabs which are labeled "Unanswered", "Answered", "Unpaid", and "Paid". Outside of both the portfolio and insert are initialed "BJ" for Beatrix Jones, her maiden name. Small paper envelope labeled "key" contains the small key which goes to the portfolio. Portfolio "A" (.01), Portfolio "B" (.02), Key (.03) [show more]
1072Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
  • Object, Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton
  • 1900 -1920
Description:
Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with latches, handles, and strapping. Owned by Mary Cadwalader Jones.
345Illustrated Birch Bark Basket
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Tomah - Sabattis Tomah (1873 - 1954)
  • 1900 - 1920 c.
Description:
Large birch bark basket with various boarder designs going along top and bottom edge. Created by Sabattis Tomah, son of Passamaquoddy artist Tomah Joseph.
1240Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company Thermometer
  • Object, Thermal, Thermometer
  • Structures, Commercial, Financial Building, Bank
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Company thermometer set into a frame between two landscape paintings and with the writing "Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company Bar Harbor, Maine Lubec Northeast Harbor Southeast Harbor".
499Butter dish with lid and spoon
  • Object, Serving Dish, Butter Dish
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Silver butter keeper with four parts: bowl where ice is stored (.01); top compartment with Star of David (.02); lid with two handles (.03) and spoon (.04); lid engraved with "Vinta" from the yacht "Vinta".
115Potpourri Sachets
  • Object, Sachet
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
Description:
Two small sachets; one in a flower print (1998.00.008) and the other in blue thin cloth with lace edges (1998.00.009). One Large sachet embroidered (1998.00.010) with the initials MCJ for Mary Cadwalader Jones, Beatrix Farrand's mother.
177Kodak Brownie Style Camera and Case
  • Object, Photographic, Camera, Box Camera
  • none
  • The Eastman Kodak Company
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Brownie style box camera (.01). Brown leather camera (.02) and case with a instruction book. Made by the Eastman Kodak Company. Belonged to Wes Brown.
120Beatrix Farrand's Folding Kodak Camera
  • Object, Photographic, Camera, Box Camera
  • none
  • The Eastman Kodak Company
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Black Kodak folding pocket camera used by Beatrix Farrand at her Reef Point Estate.
1053Apothecary Bottle
  • Object, Merchandising, Apothecary Container, Apothecary Bottle
  • C.I. Hood & Co
  • 1880 - 1920 c
Description:
Glass bottle with rectangular container. Bottle reads: "Hoods Sarsaparilla".
112Metal Engraved Hair Clip
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
Description:
Sterling silver spring hair clip engraved with an overlapping "BJ" standing for Beatrix Jones, Beatrix Farrand's maiden name.
129Large Tortoise Shell Hairpin
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Orange tortoise shell hairpin with squared end embedded with rhinestones. See matching hairpin in set. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
128Large Scallop Shaped Hairpin
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Orange tortoise shell hair pin with a scalloped end embedded with rhinestones. See matching hair pin in set. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
143Golf Clubs and Bag
  • Object, Golf Gear, Golf Bag
  • none
  • 1910 - 1920c
Description:
Seven golf clubs in a leather bag used by professional golfer Shirley Liscomb at the Kebo Valley Golf Club.
1088Hat Brush
  • Object, Garment Brush, Clothes Brush, Hat Brush
  • 1900 -1920
Description:
Silver hat brush with engraved initials "JLN". Belonged to Captain Joseph Norton.
159"Peter Coddle's Trip To New York" Card Game
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • Miltron Bradley CO. Springfield Mass.
  • 1880 - 1920 c
Description:
Card Game called "Peter Coddle's Trip to New York" in a blue box with illustration of man with an umbrella and carpet bag buying tickets at a kiosk window. Type on front of box reads: "Peter Coddle's Trip to New York. Milton Bradley CO. Springfield Mass. 4367"
171"Rook" Card Game Set
  • Object, Game, Card Game
  • none
  • Rook Card co. Parker Brothers Inc. Selling Agents Salem, Mass., New York, London
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Box set of Rook game combinations. Box includes cards with a crow illustration on back and numbers on face. Included is an instruction pamphlet with the games Dixie, Tuxedo, Solitaires and more. Box features illustration of a crow on a tree branch holding a hand of cards. Text reads: "Famous Home game ROOK reg. U.S. patent office. Combination game. Rook-Dixie Rook Solitaires, Tuxedo. The Game of Games. rook card co. Parker Brothers Inc. Selling Agents. Salem, Mass., New York, London" [show more]
146Ornate Floral Mirror
  • Object, Furnishings, Mirror, Wall Mirror
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
Description:
Gilded frame with ornate carvings surrounding a mirror. Owned by Nellie and Thomas McIntyre who owned and operated the Jordan Pond House.
103Decorative Flower Plate
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Navy and turquoise decorative plate which is shaped and painted to resemble a flower.
95Electric Space Heater
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Electric Heater, Lamp Heater
  • 1900 - 1920 c
Description:
Corner space heater with three legs. Ornate metal box surrounds three heating tubes.
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.
96Child's Wicker Rocking Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair
  • 1920 c
Description:
Small wicker rocking chair with wicker back and armrests. Displayed with a checkered cushion which covers where original cushion sat.
145Yellow Brocade Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Armchair
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
Description:
Mustard colored brocade back and seat with floral pattern. Wooden framing and spindle construction supporting arms which curve out slightly.
460China Dish and Cover
  • Object, Food Service Sets, China
  • Lenox
  • 1900 - 1920c
Description:
Lenox dish (.03) with cover (.04). White with gilded rims and handle on cover. Owned by Mrs. Eva Stotesbury.