Sippican Historical Society Receives Donation

The Sippican Historical Society in Marion is pleased to announce that Margot Stone and her daughter, Robin Arms Shields, have donated an extensive collection of 19th century objects related to the whaling industry. This collection was assembled by the late David Arms, Margot’s former husband and Robin’s father. David was Vice President of the Sippican Historical Society and the driving force behind the creation of the nautical history room at the museum. According to Frank McNamee, current president of the Society, David had a vision to make the SHS a top-notch little museum. He searched antique shops, antique shows and auctions for appropriate items to place on display at the museum. Now the collection, which is valued at over $20,000, has been donated to the SHS by his family. Some of the important items include a large scrimshawed whale’s tooth depicting the Charles W. Morgan, a collection of whalebone fids and seam rubbers, needle cases, a spectacular assortment of Sandwich Glass whale oil lamps and a ship model of the whale ship Alice Mandell as well several telescopes. These items are great additions to the permanent collection of the SHS, and the Society is very grateful for their generosity.

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