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Comptometer
A comptometer used in the Assabet Mills. The Comptometer was the first commercially successful key-driven mechanical calculator, patented in the United States by Dorr Felt in 1887. The partnership was incorporated as the Felt & Tarrant…
Todd Protectograph
The Protectograph offered a way for banks to protect themselves and their customers against forgers who would alter checks, securities, cash certificates, bills, receipts and other forms of exchange. It served as a device for printing cash amounts…
Board of Selectmen Rolodex
A brown Bakelite rolodex that belonged to the Office of the Board of Selectmen.
It is a Brown & Bigelow Keymatic Phone Index File. Brown & Bigelow specializes in selling branded merchandise and was well known for publishing calendars (e.g., the…
It is a Brown & Bigelow Keymatic Phone Index File. Brown & Bigelow specializes in selling branded merchandise and was well known for publishing calendars (e.g., the…
Stenotype
A stenotype machine is a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter used by stenographers for shorthand use. The stenotype keyboard has far fewer keys than a conventional alphanumeric keyboard. Multiple keys are pressed simultaneously (known as…
Hammond #12 Ideal Typewriter
A typewriter with a wood cover produced by the Hammond Typewriter Company in 1904-1905.
Underwood Standard Typewriter
A black Underwood Standard Typewriter, Model 5, introduced in 1899. It became the ubiquitous office machine for another thirty years, and its sales led Underwood to dominate the market. The Model 5 became the modern standard of how a typewriter…
Maynard Fire Department Hose Company #1 Constitution and Ledger
A ledger that documents the formation of Hose Company #1 in 1890.
The document includes the constitution and by-laws of the company, the original membership roster of the company, apparatus list, badges, and other lists.
The document includes the constitution and by-laws of the company, the original membership roster of the company, apparatus list, badges, and other lists.
Flag Retirement Ceremony - 1996
American Legion Post 235
Participants included: Daniel DeForge, Stewart Campbell, Guy Iannuzzo, Milton Lashus, Richard Marsden, Robert Marsden, Marge Iannuzzo, Raymond DeForge, John McDonough
Master Sargent Guy (Tut) Iannuzzo, Retired - 1995
Guy Iannuzzo served in the Air Force and was a Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
School Wall Clock
A black, wooden wall clock with wind-up key that was used in the Roosevelt School before electric clocks.
Crosby-Paige Jewel "Model 910" Tabletop Tube Radio
A brown tabletop radio made with a bakelite frame.
Antique Electric Toaster by Universal With Cord
Art deco style electric toaster by Universal. Model #E9412.
Half of a Block and Tackle
Half of a wooden block and tackle tool used for hoisting in barn settings and assorted construction situations.
Student Manager Sweater
Maynard High School Football
Benny Sofka wore this sweater as the manager of the football team, 1932 - 1934.
Japanese Company Flag
World War II
The guidon or flag was given to James Mertz by a former Sergeant in the Japanese Army.
Dress Gloves and Shoulder Cord
American Legion Post 235
The single braided should cord and gloves where worn with the dress uniform at the Legion formal events.
Parker St. Hall Stage Lamp
A vintage, black stage spot light with the original reflector plate. This lamp was used in the Parker St. Hall.