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Russian Army Coating Report - 1915
A summary of the Assabet Mills part of a 5 million yard order from the Russian Army for olive drab Melton (a smooth heavy woolen cloth used for overcoats) to the American Woolen Company. The Maynard Assabet Mills produced 675,000 yards in 21 days…
Mill Spindle
A wooden spindle used in the Maynard Mills with dark brown woolen thread.
Hand Carding Wool Combs
Two genuine Old Whittemore Hand Carding Wool Combs. These were made in the Watson-Williams Manufacturing Company, Leicester, Mass. These early carding combs have an interesting history. Their namesake, Amos Whittemore, was granted a patent for a…
WWII Army Blanket
American Woolen Company
This blanket was owned by Irvin Stock (see photo) who served in the U.S. Army Air Force, World War II, 1943-1946.
Centennial Monograph: Assabet Mills
A detailed account of the founding of the mill and its impact on what became a "one industry" town.
Maynard High School Sweater
This sweater was worn by Walter Carbone (Class of 1927) for many years. Later, he served as the Conservation Commission Chair.
Receiving Ledgers - 1890's
Assabet Manufacturing Company
Three ledgers that record the number, source, condition and types of bales of wool received by the mill.
Blend/Order Books 1905 - 1916
American Woolen Company
Six volumes recording the lot number, description of blends, weight, cost, quality and waste for the production of various types of cloth.
Blend Books 1900 - 1902
American Woolen Company
Four volumes that record the weight, percentage and types of wool used to produce various colors and types of cloth in each lot. Approximately 725 lots per volume.
Blend Book 1929-1931
American Woolen Company
The book records 950 blends or mixtures of wool including the price per pound and total cost of the particular lot.
Cloth Sample Book - 1913
American Woolen Company
The book contains 580, 3 x 5 in., finished woolen samples that represent the various colors and textures of the cloth produced at the mill. Likely used by salesmen to show the available materials.
Blend Books 1900-1902
American Woolen Company
Ledgers that list the various blends of wool to produce different quality/appearance of the cloth.
Blends Ledger 1931-1932
American Woolen Company
A ledger with the various mixes of materials to produce a particular finished woolen cloth.
Woolen Overcoat
The woolen material that was used to make this coat was woven at the Assabet Mills, American Woolen Company, Maynard.
Assabet Mills Carpet
The carpet was likely produced at the American Woolen Company Assabet Mill.
International Correspondence School Courses Relating to the Woolen Industry
Thirteen booklets containing explanations, practice calculations and examinations questions on topics that involve the processing of raw wool to a finish fabric.
The photo is a sample cover of the courses. This Ply Weave course comes complete with…
The photo is a sample cover of the courses. This Ply Weave course comes complete with…