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English 6-Pounder Field Cannon
The English 6-pounder field cannon is scaled to the size of the British and Colonial soldiers listed below. It measures 3 1/2” by 2” and is made of metal. It is a collectible and is not intended for children under 12. Made in China.
$10.00
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All American Sampler Kit
The all American sampler kit includes 14-count Aida cloth, embroidery floss, needle, chart, instructions, and history. Samplers were an important part of a colonial and early American girl’s education. She could practice making letters and numbers,improve fine motor skills, and learn patience. In addition, many were executed by older girls as works of art. Ages 8 and up.
$15.00
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Musket Ball
The musket ball is a reproduction of those used in smooth bore flintlock muskets from the time of the Revolution to the Civil War. They were made in molds out of molten lead. Ours is .69 calibre, about 5/8” in diameter.
$7.00
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Peg Top
The peg top is a variation on the top that requires some practice. The string is carefully wrapped around the top and looped over the end of a finger. It is thrown with some force so is not suitable for children under age 6. Ours is wood with a metal tip and measures 2 1/4” long and 1 3/4” in diameter at the widest point.
$11.00
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Hopscotch Game
The hopscotch game was a favorite in colonial and early America. Stones, chalk, and directions are included. Not for children under 5.
$13.00
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Whirligig or Buzzsaw
The whirligig or buzzsaw was made of hammered lead musket balls or coins too old and thin to be of value. They have been excavated from many early American sites. The metal makes a loud whirring noise when it is in use. Ours measures 1 1/2” in diameter. Not for children under age 5.
$9.50
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Wooden Yo-Yo
The yo-yo dates back to ancient Greece. Ours is made of hardwood and will perform many tricks. It measures 2” in diameter and will provide hours of fun!
$10.50
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Propeller--Old-Fashioned Flying Machine
The propeller or old-fashioned flying machine is made of wood and dates back to the Renaissance in Europe. Though not known in the 18th century in America, it is a fascinating toy. Ours measures 7” wide and 5 3/4” tall. Not for children under 5.
$10.00
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Hornbook
Hornbook is a reproduction of a child’s first reader. Consisting of one piece of paper, it has the alphabet and the Lord’s Prayer. In early America, the single page was mounted on a small piece of wood and covered by a thin, transparent piece of horn to protect the paper. Ours uses a piece of cellophane. Measures 2 7/8” by 5 1/4”. Assembly required.
$8.25
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Declaration of Independence and Quill
Declaration of Independence and Quill Set contains a facsimile edition of the Declaration of Independence and a real quill pen made from a goose feather. Add some of your own ink, and watch your little scholar try his or her hand at writing in the 18th-century way! Package measures 15” by 4 1/2”. Quill is approximately 12” long. Ages 6 and up.
$8.25
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Tin Whistle
Tin Whistle is a working whistle much like the ones played by citizens in the colonial period. Also known as a penny whistle in 18th-century England, it was a popular and inexpensive musical instrument. Length 12”. Choking hazard: contains small parts. Ages 8 and up.
$9.00
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George Washington, Spymaster
George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War is a delightful paperback book sure to capture the imagination of any young patriot. A well-documented and appealing history, the book is illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival art and pen and ink sketches. 184 pages, measures 5” by 6 3/4”.
$11.50
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Story of the American Revolution Coloring Book
Story of the American Revolution Coloring Book features 40 finely drawn illustrations that capture all the drama and excitement of a fateful era in American history. Many important events are depicted, including Paul Revere’s ride, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, and of course, the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Historically accurate drawings are accompanied by captions that highlight the facts about the scenes depicted in the illustrations. Paperback, 48 pages, measures 8 1/4” by 11”.
$9.25
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Early American Crafts and Occupations Coloring Book
Early American Crafts and Occupations Coloring Book contains 40 carefully researched and meticulously rendered drawings of typical occupations practiced in colonial America. Occupations such as sail-maker, stonemason, and furniture maker are featured along with fact-filled descriptive captions. Paperback, 45 pages, measures 8 1/4” by 11”.
$10.50
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Everyday Dress of the American Colonial Period Coloring Book
Everyday Dress of the American Colonial Period Coloring Book contains 46 remarkable drawings that reproduce the everyday dress of numerous American colonists of the 1770s. Each illustration is accompanied by a caption and a brief description of the clothing. Fifteen examples are pictured in full color on the covers. The paperback book measures 8 1/4” by 11”.
$9.25
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George Washington and His Family: Paper Dolls in Full Color
George Washington and His Family: Paper Dolls in Full Color features 16 pages of paper dolls and clothes to cut out. Girls playing with George, Martha, and four of their grandchildren can choose among 32 incredibly authentic costumes. Informative text provides fascinating details about the Washington family. Paperback book measures 8 1/4” by 11”. Ages 8 and up.
$12.00
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Betsy the Colonial Girl Sticker Paper Doll
Betsy the Colonial Girl Sticker Paper Doll has four pages of reusable clothing stickers. Betsy’s clothes are beautiful ones depicting rich fabrics. The paperback book measures 4” by 5 3/4” so is perfect for a small gift for your favorite girl. Ages 6 and up.
$6.75
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Four Colonial Girls: Sticker Paper Dolls by Sue Shanahan
Four Colonial Girls: Sticker Paper Dolls by Sue Shanahan is a full-color paper doll book with 4 pages of authentic clothes for the four paper dolls. The paperback book measures 8 1/4” by 11,” and the reusable sticker clothes include all the accessories for the well-dressed 18th-century girl. Ages 6 and up.
$12.50
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The Bill of Rights by Sy Sobel, JD
The Bill of Rights: Protecting Our Freedom Then and Now by Sy Sobel, JD is a 48-page soft cover book with illustrations, a glossary, and a bibliography. Dr. Sobel transforms America’s history into an exciting adventure. Ages 8 and up.
$12.50
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The Declaration of Independence by Sy Sobel, JD
The Declaration of Independence: How the 13 Colonies Became the United States by Sy Sobel, JD is a 48-page softcover book designed for grades 3 through 5. It measures 7” by 9” and includes illustrations and a glossary. Indispensable to the child who is learning the history of this great nation!
$12.50
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Toy Soldier--British General
Toy Soldier--British General arrives in an attractive gift box. He is made of metal, is 2 1/2” tall, and is dressed in the traditional British red coat with his sword at his side. A short description of the British soldier’s life and the hardships both sides faced during the American Revolutionary War is printed on the back of the box. Ages 3 and up.
$10.00
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Toy Soldier--British Infantryman
Toy Soldier--British Infantryman measures 3 “ tall and is made of metal. He is dressed in a traditional red coat and carries his rifle with bayonet attached. He arrives in an attractive gift box with a short history on the back of the hardships faced by soldiers on both sides of the American Revolutionary War. Ages 3 and up.
$10.00
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Toy Soldier--Colonial General
The Colonial General toy soldier is almost 2 1/2 “ tall, is made of metal, and is sure to delight the small soldier on your gift list. The back of the attractive gift box has a short history of the hardships faced by the soldiers who fought on behalf of the colonies in the American Revolutionary War. Ages 3 and up.
$10.00
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Toy Soldier--Colonial Infantryman
Toy Soldier--Colonial Infantryman is 2 1/2” tall and made of metal. Packaged in an attractive gift box, it is perfect for a small gift or a stocking stuffer for your favorite little soldier! Ages 3 and up.
$10.00
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My First Weaving Loom
My First Weaving Loom kit is a traditional, easy-to-use, hand-held loom designed for weaving a variety of projects. It includes everything you need to begin weaving: frame loom, pick-up stick, shuttle, beater, contrasting warp and weft yarn, and instructions. With additional yarn, you can make a table mat, doll blanket, coaster, wrist band, or belt. Kit measures 8 1/2” by 10”.
$22.75
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Beginning Quilting Kit
Beginning Quilting Kit includes three easy-to-make projects for a fun first quilting experience. The kit includes fabric squares, muslin, batting, stuffing, needle, thread, pattern, and instructions to make a potholder, small pillow, and a doll blanket. You will need scissors, straight pins, and a pen or pencil. Kit measures 8 1/2” by 8 1/2 “. Fabrics may vary from picture. Ages 8 and up.
$18.75
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My First Knitting Set
My First Knitting Set includes yarn, wooden knitting needles, easy-to-follow instructions, and a history of knitting. Knitting is an ancient craft practiced by early Americans. Yarn colors may vary from picture. Kit measures 5” by 8”. Ages 7 and up.
$12.50
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Cross-Stitch Bookmark Kit
Cross-Stitch Bookmark Kit features an easy-to-make 14-count quilt pattern bookmark. Cross stitch was the most popular form of needlework in early America. Young girls who practiced this craft learned patience and fine motor skills. Kit includes floss, needle, canvas, and instructions. Kit measures 8 1/2” by 3 1/4”. Ages 8 and up.
$12.25
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Miss Poppet: An Early American Cloth Doll Kit
Miss Poppet: An Early American Cloth Doll Kit has everything you need to make an early American poppet doll kit. It includes fabric, needle, floss, stuffing, yarn, and instructions to make an authentic replica doll who will be approximately 13” tall. Kit measures 8” by 6”. Fabric may vary from photo. Ages 8 and up.
$17.25
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Colonial Spoon Doll Kit
Colonial Spoon Doll Kit contains fabric, spoon head, stuffing, yarn, floss, and needle. Cloth may vary from picture. You will need scissors, pins, and glue. (Hot glue works best.) In the early colonial period, girls and their mothers made dolls of everyday household materials, such as spools, clothes pegs, yarn, buttons, and spoons. Kit measures 5 1/4” by 6 1/2”.Ages 8 and up.
$12.25
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Little Black Folk Doll Kit
Little Black Folk Doll Kit includes fabric, embroidery floss, needle, stuffing, pattern, and instructions. Handmade cloth rag dolls were popular in the early American colonies since porcelain dolls from Europe were very expensive. Enslaved children played with black dolls made from scraps of cloth. Surviving ones have been found in Underground Railroad hiding places where enslaved people hid on the escape routes to freedom in the north. Kit measures 5” by 5 1/2”. For ages 8 and up.
$13.00
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Graces
An early American toy, Graces consist of four wooden dowels and two beribboned hoops. The object of the game is to use two sticks to catch the hoop tossed by your opponent’s two sticks. The better you get at it, the smaller your hoop and the farther apart the tosser and catcher stand. Used in the past primarily by girls so that they could learn to move gracefully, graces are now enjoyed by both genders. It provides good aerobic exercise, too!
$35.00
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Spinning Top
Tops are documented as toys played with in our colonial period. Made of wood and string, ours is handcrafted in the North Carolina mountains and includes a holder and string for really sending the top spinning!
$14.50
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Ball Tosser
The Ball Tosser or Cup and Ball is another old toy that develops the child’s hand/eye coordination. The object is to catch the ball in the cup. Ours is hand crafted in the North Carolina mountains and is made of wood and string. Older children will be more successful at playing the game, though it does take practice to consistently catch the ball in the cup. Contains small pieces not appropriate for children under age 3. Cup with handle measures 8 1/4” in length.
$11.00
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Moonwinder
The Moonwinder is a very old toy. Also called Buzz Saw, it is a simple toy that when rapidly twirled can emit a sound like a saw. Made of wood and string and hand crafted in the North Carolina mountains, it teaches hand/eye coordination. The disk measures 2 1/2” in diameter. Contains small pieces and is appropriate for ages 5 and up.
$10.00
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Jacob's Ladder
This simple toy made of wood and ribbon is debatably as old as Egyptian times, but scholars do not agree as to its use in the New World during the colonial period.
When fully opened, ours measures 11 1/2” by 2”. It is a fascinating toy for all ages who marvel at its strange ability to seem to appear and disappear as its wooden blocks cascade over one another.
$15.00
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