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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.
Stop Watch
This stop watch was used by the Tarmo Ac. C. to start the famous six-mile race of the 1930's, which was reactivated for the Maynard Centennial in 1971. An inscription on the back says W. & U.P. Tarmo. Maynard,Mass.
G. Raymond Jones, Jewelry Box
A jewelry box with the G. Raymond Jones logo. Mr. Jones worked for Gutteridge Jewelry for many years and then started his own business in the Reed Block, Nason St. after WW I.
World War I Medallion - 1918
A WW I medallion awarded to Pvt. E. Doherty, Royal Irish Regiment. The inscription reads 1914-1915. Authorised in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to personnel who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and…
Collection of Souvenir Medals - 1916
Three souvenir medals celebrating Columbus Day 1916. One medal that celebrates the Town of Maynard, Massachusetts.
Elvi Nyholm Diving Medals - 1937
Four diving medals won by Elvi Nyholm, ca 1937. The blue medal was for Junior Championship. Two were for third place each in 1937 & 1940.
Geo. H. Gutteridge Jewelry Box
A jewelry box from the Geo. H. Gutteridge, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Nason Street, Maynard, Mass.
Button/Pin Collection
A button/pin from each of three organizations: Maynard Lodge No.1568; Aid Finland; ARP Women's Defense Corps.
With the advent of World War II, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps (MWDC) in May of…
With the advent of World War II, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps (MWDC) in May of…
Sweet Caporal Cigarette Card
This was a type of card given with a pack of cigarettes circa 1890. Sweet Caporal cigarettes sold for $.05 a pack of ten. A smoker had to keep inhaling on them or they would go out; not like the type today that burn down to the end. The picture is…
Maynard Fire Department Thanksgiving Eve Ball Badge - 1905
A badge commemorating the 1905 Thanksgiving Eve Ball for the Maynard Fire Department. This badge has a portrait of the Maynard Fire Chief on it, possibly Thomas A. Sweeny.