Esmond Mill Under Construction – Photos

     These pictures were made from glass negatives showing the Esmond Mill under construction.   They were donated to the Smithfield Preservation Commission by the Bromberg family. 

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Esmond, R. I. Postmark – 1915

Image courtesy of Dan Bethel.

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Herman B. Davis Death Notice – 1915

The Olneyville Times
January 22, 1915

Esmond Blanket Card – Early 20th Century

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     Printed on thin paper and about the size of a business card,, this item was placed in the boxes that the Esmond blankets were sold in, and was usually disposed of, thereby making them rare today. 

 

1940 Survey of Esmond Mills

 

1940 Survey of Esmond Mills

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     Courtesy of the Smithfield Preservation Commission

 

The Story of Bunny Cortex – 1915

The Story of Bunny Cortex – 1915

 

     Produced by the former Esmond Mills as a form of advertisement.  Bunny Cortex later became known as Bunny Esmond. 

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1917 Bunny Esmond Booklet

1917 Bunny Esmond Booklet

There were other versions of this book.

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