From the collection Commemorative Plate Majolica (glazed earthenware) plate was made by the still in operation Villeroy & Boch at the Schaumburg subsidiary, which operated from 1882 to 1912. The … Read more »

Photograph From the Collection Photograph of Westford’s J.V. Fletcher library, as it looked around 1965. The present “wings” on either end would not be added until the 1988 renovation, which … Read more »

Pitcher From the Collection White ceramic pitcher, with a faux wood-grain exterior. It is only 4in in height. The maker’s mark on the bottom states “AUSTRIA.” There are very similar … Read more »

Side-Notched Point From the Native American Collection Sylvan side-notched point, 4.60 x 2.48 x 0.71cm, historically described as an “arrowhead.” It was made roughly 5,000 years ago, while this style … Read more »

Telegraph Key From the Collection Vibroplex Semiautomatic Telegraph Key. It was first sold in 1926, and was branded as the “Lightning Bug” during the late 1930s. Telegraphy primarily used morse … Read more »

Red Mug From the Collection Red-painted cider mug found in the ruins of the cider mill in the orchard of Sebastian Bangert “Bassie” Watson (1870-1953). The mill, located on Tadmuck … Read more »

Town Hall Sign (Pieces) Letters Postcard Reference From the Collection Five pieces of wood letters, with gold leaf, blown off the Westford Town Hall during the hurricane that came through … Read more »

Prescott House Photo Ca. 1899 photo of the first Prescott House that stood at 32 Boston Rd. The house was built by Nathan Pollard Prescott (1817-1892) by 1875. His son, … Read more »

Photograph From the Collection 1912 black and white photo of an electric trolley car around 22 Brookside Rd today. The house to the left was rebuilt in 2010, while the … Read more »

Drew Farm Sign From the Farm Life Exhibit 1881 steel, apple-shaped sign that once stood on top of the Drew Farms Country Store at Boston Road. Affixed as part of … Read more »

Small Book Front Cover Plate (image) First main text page Back Cover From the Westford Women Dolls Exhibit This copy of Entertaining Histories, for Young Masters and Misses was printed … Read more »

Painting From the Collection Watercolor by Mary Gertrude “May” Balch (1875-1961). It depicts a young boy and girl playing on the beach. The inscription reads: Little bursts of Passion.Little human … Read more »