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Vintage Handcrank Ratchet Brace Drill
A ratchet brace drill is a hand-tool used to drill holes or nails into wood.
While a brace was an efficient tool when the crank could be swept in a full circle, it became much less useful if something obstructed a full sweep. The invention of a…
While a brace was an efficient tool when the crank could be swept in a full circle, it became much less useful if something obstructed a full sweep. The invention of a…
Vintage Farmhouse Tin Sieve
This farmhouse strainer would have been used on the farm for many things, including sifting flour, washing vegetables, a steamer, even as a cheesemaking sieve, separating the curds from the whey. Vintage from the 1940s.
Vintage Excelsior Tubular Pocket Scale
A 25 lb. tubular scale for easy portability and an improved spring balance.
Vintage Drawknife
A drawknife is a traditional woodworking hand tool used to shape wood by removing shavings. It consists of a blade with a handle at each end.
They are ancient tools used by Viking Shipwrights in 100 A.D.
They are ancient tools used by Viking Shipwrights in 100 A.D.
Vintage Cast Iron Butcher's Scale
An old iron scale used for measuring. This is an antique decorative butcher's steelyard. An English, cast iron weighing instrument, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800., and includes the original 'Pear' weight.
Vintage Capital Lighter
A brass table lighter, base is missing. The lighter was found in 1966 at the site of the Puffer Homestead on Puffer Road, now part of the Assabet Wildlife Sanctuary.
Vintage Bottle Opener
Cold Spring Brewing Co.
There was a Cold Spring Brewing Co. in Lawrence but none that were known in Maynard.
Vincent Labowicz Military Service Portrait
Vincent P. Labowicz, Jr.
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division
Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944
Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division
Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944
Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…
Vignettes of Leading Maynard Citizens
Nine (9) vignettes from The Beacon newspaper about leading Maynard citizens. These include: Cornelius J. Lynch (shown) , Frank E. Sanderson, Mrs. Eleanor (Curtis) Jones, Frank Murray, Waino A. Freeman, Howard R. Prescott, Fred Wilder, John Connors,…
Views of the Powder Mills - ca 1900
Three photos with a view of the Powder Mills. Two photos with Walter Larkin at the Powder Mills.
Views of the Mill Buildings
These photos of various mill buildings where taken when Maynard Industries, Inc. was the owner.
Views of the Ben Smith Dam
The dam was built by Maynard and Knight to divert water to the mill pond in 1847.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
The first four taken in 1970, the fifth in 1981, the sixth in 1988 and the last three winter views taken in Feb. 1969.
Views of St. George's Episcopal Church
Summer Street, Maynard, Mass.
The church was built in 1896. The building is now a private residence.