Turning back the pages of time, Goyette Museum of Americana, Peterborough, N.H., undated

Description

Brochure advertising the Goyette Museum of Americana located in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The musuem, which was founded by Major A. Erland Goyette of Peterborough, New Hampshire, preserved "those evidences of yesteryear" for "the education and entertainment of this generation." The booklet describes the types of exhibits featured in the museum, the majority of which were replicas of buildings from the past, including a service station for horses, a tavern, smithy, apothecary, china and glass shop, and country store. Also featured are rooms designed with antique furniture and carriages.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
museums (buildings)
history (discipline)
replicas
stores
photographic prints
brochures
brochures
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 brochure, 16 pages : photographic prints ; 3 5/8 x 7 3/16 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2022

Reference Code

EP001.01.051.01.02.005

Credit Line

Gift of Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., 2022

Places

Peterborough (Hillsborough county, New Hampshire)

Record Details

Originator

Goyette Museum of Americana (Publisher)

Material Type

brochures
printed ephemera

Other Organizations

Goyette Museum of Americana

Subjects

Advertisement
Museum
Americana

Description Level

Item

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