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First Prize Medal in Senior Tennis at Camp J. Kilmer - 1933
First prize medal was won by Miss Eileen Johnston (now Mrs. Robert Duggan). Camp Joyce Kilmer was located in Scituate, Mass. It was the property of St. Bridget's Parish and was used during summer vacation by the children of the Parish.
Blood Donor Pin
A small copper blood donor pin. The inscription reads: "American Red Cross, Pro Patria, Blood Donor".
Farm Bureau Sign - 1949
Sign sent to a member of the Middlesex County Farm Bureau affiliated with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation. The member is listed as Charles Bjorkleand, likely meant to be Bjorklund.
A Daguerreotype
A photograph made by an early process on a light sensitive, silver-coated metallic plate and then developed by mercury vapor. A process developed by L. Daguerre, a French artist (1787-1851).
The woman photographed is unknown.
The woman photographed is unknown.
Middlesex Launderers & Cleansers, Inc. Pencil
An advertising pencil from Middlesex Launderers & Cleansers, Inc.
ARP Pin - ca 1943
A pin from the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Women's Defense Corps that was worn during the WW II time period by Ellen F. Sheridan.
Glass Paper Weight with Arthur Sullivan Photo - ca 1913
A glass paper weight with a photo embedded on the underside. The underside says "Left, A.J. Sullivan, Asst. Postmaster, Maynard".
Hawes Florist Souvenirs - 1984
Advertising souvenirs for Hawes Florist, 1984. The inscription says "Think Flowers First", 70 Powdermill Road, Maynard, MA, 897-8081.
Nelson's Pontiac Ashtray
A glass ashtray advertising the Nelson Pontiac Co. The inscription reads "Nelson's Pontiac, Maynard, Tel 64 W".
Maynard High School Senior Class - 1944
Newspaper scan of the graduates:
l to r
1st scan
1st row: Constance Ayotte, Ann Chodnicky, Joseph Dutkowski, Stanley Hajduk, Leonard Kaplan, Helma Kulmaia
2nd row: Claire Beford, Mary Cutaia, Shirley Garlick, Ann Hamlin, Edward Karpeichik, Mary…
l to r
1st scan
1st row: Constance Ayotte, Ann Chodnicky, Joseph Dutkowski, Stanley Hajduk, Leonard Kaplan, Helma Kulmaia
2nd row: Claire Beford, Mary Cutaia, Shirley Garlick, Ann Hamlin, Edward Karpeichik, Mary…
Lady Sheriff Badge - 1970-71
A lady's sheriff badge worn during the Maynard Centennial Year, 1970-71 by Mary Ellen Piantedosi. Mary Ellen was the Official Lady Sheriff.
St. Bridget's Cadets Medal - ca 1930
A third prize medal was awarded to the St. Bridget's Cadets, ca 1930.
Two Pairs of Clip-On Sunglasses - ca 1940
Two pairs of wire rimmed clip-on sunglasses. Clip-ons were first introduced in the 1940's. There are two different shapes to the lenses.
Buttonhole Scissors
These buttonhole scissors were owned and used by Mrs. James J. Morgan.
Buttonhole scissors are made for making buttonholes without stretching or damaging the fabric. The first United States patent for a scissor-style buttonhole cutter was in…
Buttonhole scissors are made for making buttonholes without stretching or damaging the fabric. The first United States patent for a scissor-style buttonhole cutter was in…
Two Button Hooks - ca 1900
The hooked-end tool was used to button shoes and spats, up to and into the early 1920's. The closed looped button hook was most likely used to button gloves.
