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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 Carnival was held at the Fowler School, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Fireworks were held on Sunday July 2,…
Lauri's Flooring Sign
A white and black painted sign for Lauri's Flooring. The store was located at 104 Main St., Maynard.
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 lithographed folding store with separate product displays, populated with shoppers and their children.…
It consists of a die-cut and lithographed folding store with separate product displays, populated with shoppers and their children.…
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 Acton and Maynard.
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 until 15 minutes before their starting time".
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. Bemis joined. The firm finally known as Warren E. Bemis Co. It was located on Nason St., until 1970.
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 Hilander. The orange and ginger ale bottled by this company was known throughout the entire Eastern…
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 (117) Main St., Maynard, 1916-1930's.
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 players. The sponsors included individual donations and the Maynard Rotary Club.
The individual…
The individual…
Drum
A vintage drum made of metal and mylar/polyester with a metal outer shell and colored blue and silver.
Managing Your Money Game
A money game offered by CUNA, Mutual Insurance Society, Inc. This game was given out by the local Credit Unions.
Mid-Century Straw Ladies Hat
A black and grosgrain hat popular with women in the 1950s to 1960s. The hat belonged to Mary Mabel Holly (Comeau).
Fur-trimmed Mid-Century Ladies Hat
A fur-trimmed, pink satin, netted hat popular with women in the 1950's and 1960's. The hat belonged to Mary Mabel Holly (Comeau).
Serv-U-Shop Box
A black hat box from the Serv-U-Shop, Maynard, Mass. The shop was begun by Miss M. F. Spinney in 1924, and ultimately closed in 1973. This hatbox belonged to Mary Mabel Holly (Comeau).
Rainville, Inc. Necktie Box
A blue necktie box with the Rainville Inc. logo, along with the 7 Nason St., Maynard, Mass. address on the cover.
Rainville of Maynard Store Box
A red tie box from Rainville of Maynard.
The store was located at 7 Nason St.
The store was located at 7 Nason St.