9 unidentified portraits found in the Northeast Harbor Library basement: Cover. Unidentified young child. Large gilded frame, very ornate (12x14) 1. Unidentified young woman with elegant vest and necklace. Simple wooden black frame (8x10) 2. Unidentified older woman with fur collar coat and hat. Simple wooden black frame (5.5x7.5) 3. Unidentified young woman in long elegant dress standing by high-backed chair. Wooden brown frame (7x11) 4. Unidentified young woman in wedding dress with veil holding white lilies. Carved wooden frame (9x12) 5. Unidentified middle aged woman, sitting in elegant white dress. Portrait from photograph. Damaged frame and glass (13x11.5) 6/7. Unidentified young woman posing in elegant light dress, standing by a pedestal. Photograph is a bit faded. Carved brown wooden frame, lightly gilded (9.5x15) 8. Unidentified older man with mustache, in suit jacket and tie. Simple black wooden frame, damaged (8x10) 9. Unidentified older man in outdoor setting, hat in hand. Light wooden frame, partly gilded (5x7) Any information on any of these portraits is welcome.
Description: 9 unidentified portraits found in the Northeast Harbor Library basement: Cover. Unidentified young child. Large gilded frame, very ornate (12x14) 1. Unidentified young woman with elegant vest and necklace. Simple wooden black frame (8x10) 2. Unidentified older woman with fur collar coat and hat. Simple wooden black frame (5.5x7.5) 3. Unidentified young woman in long elegant dress standing by high-backed chair. Wooden brown frame (7x11) 4. Unidentified young woman in wedding dress with veil holding white lilies. Carved wooden frame (9x12) 5. Unidentified middle aged woman, sitting in elegant white dress. Portrait from photograph. Damaged frame and glass (13x11.5) 6/7. Unidentified young woman posing in elegant light dress, standing by a pedestal. Photograph is a bit faded. Carved brown wooden frame, lightly gilded (9.5x15) 8. Unidentified older man with mustache, in suit jacket and tie. Simple black wooden frame, damaged (8x10) 9. Unidentified older man in outdoor setting, hat in hand. Light wooden frame, partly gilded (5x7) Any information on any of these portraits is welcome. [show more]
Description: B/W, 5 x 7" photographs, of Antoinette Decoursey Patterson and Thomas Hoge Patterson (last 2 photo are from item 7332: WLC Collection Box 7)
Sepia photograph of Reginald Chauncey Robbins. Reginald C. Robbins was an author, botanist and songwriter born in Boston and educated at Harvard. As a summer resident, he was greatly involved with the Northeast Harbor Yacht Club. He authored a number of volumes of poetry, including "Earlier Poems" and "Love Poems" (in our collection). Included is a small biography of Reginald C. Robbins as a racing sailor, written by Michael Crofoot.
Description: Sepia photograph of Reginald Chauncey Robbins. Reginald C. Robbins was an author, botanist and songwriter born in Boston and educated at Harvard. As a summer resident, he was greatly involved with the Northeast Harbor Yacht Club. He authored a number of volumes of poetry, including "Earlier Poems" and "Love Poems" (in our collection). Included is a small biography of Reginald C. Robbins as a racing sailor, written by Michael Crofoot. [show more]
View of a room with a tiled fireplace and decorated mantel. Glass plate negative was found in the home of the Olson family on Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor (previously owned by Branscom, then Butler). Fireplace does not appear to be the one in their house.
Description: View of a room with a tiled fireplace and decorated mantel. Glass plate negative was found in the home of the Olson family on Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor (previously owned by Branscom, then Butler). Fireplace does not appear to be the one in their house.
Photographs 1683 a-h of Betsy Flagg Melcher (and family) throughout her life. Photo 1683 a: Young Betsy Flagg (Melcher) Photo 1683 b: Young Betsy Flagg (Melcher) Photo 1683 c: Betsy Flagg Melcher, August 1969 Photo 1683 d: Jack Melcher, Northeast Harbor Photo 1683 e: Gertrude O. and Jack Melcher on the porch of "Bow-Cot" Photo 1683 f: Jack and Betsy Melcher's Christmas Card Photo 1683 g: ? Photo 1683 h: Ursula Melcher ?
Description: Photographs 1683 a-h of Betsy Flagg Melcher (and family) throughout her life. Photo 1683 a: Young Betsy Flagg (Melcher) Photo 1683 b: Young Betsy Flagg (Melcher) Photo 1683 c: Betsy Flagg Melcher, August 1969 Photo 1683 d: Jack Melcher, Northeast Harbor Photo 1683 e: Gertrude O. and Jack Melcher on the porch of "Bow-Cot" Photo 1683 f: Jack and Betsy Melcher's Christmas Card Photo 1683 g: ? Photo 1683 h: Ursula Melcher ?
1. Stephen Smallidge and wife 2. Mrs. Joy 3. Old Captain Jordan 4. Young Captain Jordan 5. Mr. Frazier 6. Mr. Soulis 7. Abram Gilpatrick 8. Mrs. Caspar Wistar (somestimes misspelled Wister) 9. Rt. Rev. William Croswell Doane 10. Rev. Dr. Charles C. Tiffany, Rev. Dr. George Park Fisher and Hon. Andrew D. White 11. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Coit Gilman 12. Hon. and Mrs. Seth Low 13. Rev. William R. Huntington 14, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Thorp
Description: 1. Stephen Smallidge and wife 2. Mrs. Joy 3. Old Captain Jordan 4. Young Captain Jordan 5. Mr. Frazier 6. Mr. Soulis 7. Abram Gilpatrick 8. Mrs. Caspar Wistar (somestimes misspelled Wister) 9. Rt. Rev. William Croswell Doane 10. Rev. Dr. Charles C. Tiffany, Rev. Dr. George Park Fisher and Hon. Andrew D. White 11. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Coit Gilman 12. Hon. and Mrs. Seth Low 13. Rev. William R. Huntington 14, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Thorp
Gilpatrick Lane is at left center. Gilpatrick farm now site of "Cove end". Kids and dog playing in snow at Gilpatrick's field. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: Gilpatrick Lane is at left center. Gilpatrick farm now site of "Cove end". Kids and dog playing in snow at Gilpatrick's field. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.