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The Camera Circle
Photograph of "The Camera Circle", a camera club that existed in the 1930s. This shows some of the members of the club. The photograph was taken on…
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Torchlight
This type of torchlight would be used in the so-called torchlight parades, at election times especially. It was filled with kerosene and burned…
Two Torchlights
Two metal torchlights possibly used for outdoor lighting. These are from the Parker St. Hall.
Kerosene Can
This kerosene can was used by Mr. Charles Ryan, watchman at the Walnut Street Gate of the Assabet Mills, to refill his lantern.
Torchlight
A wooden and metal torchlight, used for lighting lamps. It was used for lighting before electricity. It comes from the Parker Street Hall.
Maynard Carnival Sign - 2017
A red and white sign advertising the Maynard Carnival held June 30-July 4, 2017. The Maynard Police and Fire Associations were the sponsors. The…
A & P Playstore
This cardboard pop up play store is a vintage A & P Supermarket Advertising Tabletop Play Store from the 1950s.
It consists of a die-cut and…
Dead Shot Stencil
A stencil used on "Dead Shot" products marketed by the American Powder Co. in Maynard, MA.
Dead Shot Powder Advertising Sign
An advertising sign for the Powder Mills "Dead Shot Powder" product. This powder was manufactured by the American Powder Company at it's mills in…
American Woolen Company Employee Sign
A white sign stating an attendance policy for American Woolen Company employees. The sign states: "Employees will not be allowed to enter the mill…
Astwood & Townsend Sign
Astwood & Townsend Plumbing business sign. Mr. Townsend was in the plumbing business with A. D. Holt. Mr. Astwood joined the firm and later Mr.…
Maydale Beverage Sign
A Maydale Beverage Company advertising sign that was used by the Maynard Bottling Company of Glendale Street, Maynard, owned an operated by Paul…
Lerer's Store Sign
A metal sign for Lerer's Store. The store outfitted the entire family with clothes and sundries. The store was owned by Samuel Lerer and located on…
Maynard Centennial Sign - 1971
Two Centennial sign posted at the outskirts of Maynard during the Centennial celebrations.
Wheeler Dealer Game - 1971
One of two games developed for the Centennial, along with The Game of Maynard. A board game of skill, strategy, and the "luck of the dice", for 2-6…
Drum
A vintage drum made of metal and mylar/polyester with a metal outer shell and colored blue and silver.