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Elmhurst Farm Barn Pegs
A collection of 11 wooden barn pegs from timbers in Elmhurst Farm barn. This type of peg was used as nails in the construction of buildings and barns more than 100 years ago. This barn was originally believed to be built in the eighteenth century at…
Pegs Removed from Asparagus Barn
Four pegs and a tool were removed from a Maynard asparagus farm barn.
Seven Assorted Wooden Thread Spools
7 assorted wooden thread spools. These spools are no longer made - only plastic is used now.
Two W. E. Aubuchon Rulers
Two orange 12" rulers that advertised W.E. Aubuchon Hardware Store. The inscription reads: "W.E. Aubuchon Co., Hardware, Sapolin Paints, Plumbing Supplies".
Two Minot Mobil Ice Scrapers
Two advertising ice scrapers-yellow & orange- for Minot Mobil, Jct. Rts. 117 & 62, Maynard, Mass., Tel. 897-7510. John H. Minot, owner.
Gilt Emblem for Banner Pole for Sons of Italy
The gilt emblem for a banner pole that was carried in street parades by the Sons of Italy.
Army Type Bugle
Used by Allan Webster when a member of the Snare Drum and Bugle Corps, Boy Scout Troop No. 1, Saint George's Episcopal Church: 1921-1924
Maynard Tax Collector Office Sign
This sign was used for many years at the old Town House. It hung on the outside of the building under the Tax Collector and Treasurer Office.
Maydale Tonic Bottle Collection
A collection of 76 Maydale tonic bottles. They are 8 oz. glass bottles with the following words on the surface: "Maydale Registered, Maydale Spring, Maynard, Mass.".
These bottles contained gingerale, root beer and orange tonic. The orange tonic…
These bottles contained gingerale, root beer and orange tonic. The orange tonic…
Maynard Village Pizza Advertising Magnet
An advertising magnet from the Maynard Village Pizza Restaurant. It was located at 86 Powder Mill Road, Rte. 62, Maynard.
Manning Pharmacy Prescription Bottle - 1984
A prescription bottle from Manning Pharmacy issued in 1984.
Manning Pharmacy Prescription Bottle
A prescription bottle from Manning Pharmacy from 1976. The prescription was issued by Dr. Wehr and filled by Richard Sluyski, Registered Pharmacist at Manning Pharmacy.
Dwinell's Soothing Syrup Bottle - ca1905
A bottle of soothing syrup designed for children with pain due to teething, irritability, and colic. Interestingly, the directions are written in four different languages. It was 8% alcohol.
H. J. Dwinell purchased the pharmacy from Ben Johnson…
H. J. Dwinell purchased the pharmacy from Ben Johnson…
Cigar Box "The Leader"
C. R. Irwin
Mfr., Maynard, Mass.
see1999.4 and 1999.2470 for an account of cigars in Maynard.
Cigar Box "Smoke Johnson's Assabet"
J. W. Connor
John W. Connors in 1900 was making cigars in his factory at Loew's Block, Nason St. He made the "J. W. C." and "Forester" and the "Home Market Club". Cornelius J. Lynch bought out Connors in 1910 , expanded the business and moved to the Masonic…
Manning Pharmacy Prescription Box
A prescription box from Manning Pharmacy (Irving Manning), 76 Main St., Maynard, Mass., Telephone Maynard 175. The prescription is dated June 3, 1946.
Cigar Box "White's Middlesex Cigar"
George E. "Speck" White manufactured cigars in his shop in the basement of the Masonic Block. see 1999.4 for more info