Women sunning themselves on the rocks on Star Island, NH. Taken from Jean Caldwell's scrapbook, who was Pelican staff from 1949-1954. She was also a housekeeper and operated the bookstore in the 1980's.
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.
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…
Photo of Bobby Wharem circa 1950's. Bobby 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. Taken from Jean Caldwell's scrapbook, who was Pelican…
Photograph of Dave on Star Island, NH. Taken from Jean Caldwell's scrapbook, who was Pelican staff from 1949-1954. She was also a housekeeper and operated the bookstore in the 1980's. Caption on back reads this is Dave, will you save the picture…
Lady on the rocks - possibly Laura Rowse Goucher. Taken from Jean Caldwell's scrapbook, who was Pelican staff from 1949-1954. She was also a housekeeper and operated the bookstore in the 1980's.
Photograph of Nick on Star Island, NH. Taken from Jean Caldwell's scrapbook, who was Pelican staff from 1949-1954. She was also a housekeeper and operated the bookstore in the '80's. Caption on back reads Nick- the man I love.
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. …
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…