Bobby Wharem worked on the Isles of Shoals from 1946 – 1962, 17 years. He worked as the chief engineer and also as the winter keeper, alone on the island all winter.
This is a letter he wrote to Theo Nash, executive secretary of Star Island…
White earthenware amphora-shaped vase with black eyed susan design. Hand painted by Celia Thaxter. Inscription reads: Celia Thaxter 1881. Overglaze. Crackled glaze under paint.
White earthenware cup and saucer. Small, cylindrical cup with tapered base and curved handle. Cup and saucer have purple aster and butterfly design. Hand painted by Celia Thaxter. Signed and dated. Inscription reads: Celia Thaxter 1879. …
Roman Anemones Vase. Porcelain. Vase in shape of pitcher; turned handle; painted on two sides in purple, green, sienna. Signed on bottom. Inscrription reads: Roman Anemones, Celia Thaxter, 1881.
Bucket-shaped tea cup with butterfly handle. Hand painted by Celia Thaxter in floral Roman Anemone design. Inscription Reads: Celia Thaxter, 1884. Overglazed.
Given by Celia Thaxter to a guest at the Appledore Hotel, the mother of Mrs. Alice…