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Remington Typewriter Award Pin
The Remington Typewriter Company awarded a pin to Pearl McAuslin.
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.
Jimmie Bent's Prayer Book - 1867
A leather-bound prayer book belonging to Jimmie Bent, dated Dec. 25, 1867. It was recovered from the Bent House at 95 Summer Street, Maynard.
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.
Metal Incense Burning Box
A metal incense burner from the estate of Katherine Sheridan.
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.