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Joel Lane Museum House Shop
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All purchases benefit the Joel Lane Museum House Historical Society and its dual mission of preserving and exhibiting Joel Lane’s home and educating the public about the 18th century.
You may purchase using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or PayPal. All transactions are processed through PayPal’s secured web site. It is not necessary to be a member of PayPal to place an order. Prices include shipping and handling. Shipping is through the US Postal Service. Sorry, we cannot ship outside the USA. Click on a photo to see a larger image.
Sterling Silver Charm of the Joel Lane Museum House
Our exclusive sterling silver charm of the Joel Lane Museum House is a perfect reproduction of the facade. It measures 1/2” by 7/16.” Order one today for your history buff friend or family member!
$21.25
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartLarge Glass Beehive Wasp Traps
Fill the large glass beehive wasp trap with sweet liquid, and see the wasps come to it. They crawl into the bottom of the bottle and can’t fly out leaving you to enjoy the outdoors in peace. Comes with detachable wire handle for hanging, cork stopper, and measures 8” tall and the base is 5 3/4” in diameter. Comes in blue, pink, green, and orange.
$24.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartSmall Glass Beehive Wasp Traps
Fill the small glass beehive wasp trap with sweet liquid, and see the wasps come to it. They crawl into the bottom of the bottle and can’t fly out leaving you to enjoy the outdoors in peace. Comes with detachable wire handle for hanging, cork stopper, and measures 5 1/4” tall and the base is 3 1/2” in diameter. Comes in blue, pink, and orange.
$17.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartJoel Lane Museum House Ornament
Joel Lane Museum House Ornament has just arrived in the gift shop. It is made of laser-cut wood with hanger. The reverse is incised with the basic information on the site. Great for the Joel Lane fan! Measures 4 1/4” by 3 3/4”.
$13.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartRound Plastic Box with Picture of a Bowl from the Collection
Round black plastic box with picture of a bowl from the collection is 3 1/2” in diameter. The bowl is of blue and white Chinese Canton porcelain with scalloped edges and dates from circa 1760 to 1770.
$10.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartRound Magnet with Bowl from Collection
Round magnet with picture of a bowl from the collection is 2 1/8” in diameter. The bowl is of blue and white Chinese Canton porcelain with scalloped edges and dates from circa 1760 to 1790.
$10.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartMagnetic Book Mark with Photo of Joel Lane Museum House
Magnetic book mark with photo of Joel Lane Museum House measures 1 3/4” by 3 3/4.” It folds over the top of the page of a book and two magnets hold it in place.
$8.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartMagnet with Photo of the Joel Lane Museum House
Magnet with a beautiful photo of the Joel Lane Museum House measures 3” by 2” and would be a great stocking stuffer!
$10.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View Cart18" to 22" Fraser Fir Holiday Wreath from Doughton Mountain Farm
Fresh from from Doughton Mountain Farm in western North Carolina, 18” to 22” Fraser Fir Holiday Wreath may be picked up at the Joel Lane Museum House during Christmas Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 & 5 from 1 pm to 4 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Joel Lane Museum House. We are sorry, no shipping is available.
$25.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View Cart22" to 26" Mixed Holiday Wreath from Doughton Mountain Tree Farm
We are delighted to be able to offer beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths from Doughton Mountain Tree Farm in western North Carolina. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Joel Lane Museum House.
They will be available for pick up at the Joel Lane Museum House during Christmas Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 & 5 from 1 pm to 4 pm. No shipping is available. 22” to 26” Mixed Holiday Wreath with Fraser fir, boxwood, and pine
$37.75
Buy Now Add to Cart View Cart18" to 22" Mixed Holiday Wreaths from Doughton Mountain Tree Farm
We are delighted to be able to offer beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths from Doughton Mountain Tree Farm in western North Carolina. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Joel Lane Museum House.
They will be available for pick up at the Joel Lane Museum House during Christmas Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 & 5 from 1 pm to 4 pm. No shipping is available. 18” to 22” with mixed Fraser fir, boxwood, and pine.
$30.75
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartThe Original Bee's Wax Old World Formula Furniture Polish
The Original Bee’s Wax Old World Formula Furniture Polish comes in a spray can for ease of use. Named by House Beautiful as “The Best” furniture polish, it leaves no fingerprints or wax buildup. Stainless steel won’t fingerprint, and it prevents bathroom mirrors from fogging.
$16.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartWhite Finger Vase
So many visitors admire the five finger vases on the fireplace mantels in Joel Lane’s house, that we have scoured the country to find some to offer in the museum shop. The White Finger Vase is 6 1/2’ tall and 8 1/4” wide and was made in Thailand. Gorgeous filled with greenery or flowers, it will grace any spot in your home! (Flowers not included.)
$25.25
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartWoodcut of Joel Lane Museum House
Woodcut of Joel Lane Museum House by R. B. Danie is printed on heavy stock paper. The image measures 12 1/2” by 7 1/8”. The entire sheet measures either 11” by 16 1/2” or 12 1/2” by 17”.
$35.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartWooden Hand Fan
The hand fan was very popular in the 18th century, both as a fashion accessory and for keeping cool. Ours is decoratively pierced and made of wood. If a young person is opening it, be sure to show her how to slide it open, not pull the two sides apart!
$10.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartHandmade Lavender-Filled Sachets
The elves at the Joel Lane Museum House have just produced gorgeous handmade lavender-filled sachets. Using old lace and linens donated by the local Colonial Dames chapter, the ladies have produced a wide assortment of fragrant sachets just in time for holiday gift giving. The lavender was locally grown, and the sachets are wrapped in clear cellophane bags, are tied with a lavender bow, and come with a descriptive card. Each one is unique, so let us choose for you. Each measures approximately 5” by 4”.
$17.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartBeeswax Candles
Pure beeswax candles come in a handsome Joel Lane logo gift box. Includes two 10” candles dipped by hand using early American methods.
$18.25
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartEarly American Playing Cards
Early American Playing Cards include a deck of 52 cards in the familiar suits and sequence. Authentic replicas, the cards’ reverse side is blank, and they are printed in full color on cream-colored card stock. Cards measure 2 1/2” by 3 3/4”.
$15.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartColonial Coin and Banknote
Colonial Coin and Banknote set includes replicas of a $1 Continental coin and a $20 Continental note. During the Revolutionary War, there was not much money in circulation, so the state governments and the Congress issued their own paper money so that trade could carry on. The $1 coin was the first silver-dollar sized coin ever made for the United States. The $20 note was produced after 1777; it contains the words “United States.” Earlier notes read “United Colonies.”
$8.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartColonial Bank Notes
Reproduction colonial and Revolutionary War bank note set includes seven replicas of the original currency. They have been antiqued so they look and feel old. Includes one North Carolina $4 note from 1778. Notes measure 3” by 3 3/4”.
$7.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartGardener's Soap
Gardener’s Soap is a 6.4 ounce (181 gram) bar of fragrant, exfoliating soap with ground apricot seeds, organic oat flour, and rich, essential oils of clove and orange. Sure to please any avid gardener, it will make the perfect gift for the plant lover in your life, especially when paired with our book, Herbs and Herb Lore of Colonial America. The book can be found by scrolling down on the page at this link: Herbs and Herb Lore of Colonial America. The gorgeous gift box for the Gardener’s Soap measures 3 3/4” by 2” by 1 3/4”.
$10.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartJLMH Euro Car Magnet
JLMH Euro Car Magnet announces your allegiance to the only site in Wake County, NC that interprets the Revolutionary War! Printed in our signature brown ink, the name of the Joel Lane Museum House and its tag line of “Birthplace of NC’s Capital” lets those in traffic behind you see that you are loyal to this important heritage site. Measuring 5 3/4” by 4”, this removable magnet will not damage your car.
$9.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartComplete Counted Cross Stitch Kit
Completing a cross stitch sampler was an important way for a child to practice writing the alphabet and hone the art of the needle. Give your child or friend the opportunity to experience a taste of early America!
Kit measures 8 1/2” by 13” and includes 11 colors of embroidery floss. Kit is sold unassembled.
Finished sampler framed measures 10 1/2” by 13 1/2.”
A Joel Lane exclusive!
Shipping and handling charges are included in the price.
$35.00
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartWildflower Milled Soap
Luxurious milled soap made right here in North Carolina! Makes an extra-rich lather with the sweet fragrance of wild flowers.
A Joel Lane exclusive with Joel Lane’s signature on the box
3 bars soap, 3 oz each in gift box with coordinating grosgrain ribbon
Boxes measure 8 1/2” by 2 1/4” by 1.”
Shipping and handling charges are included in the price.
$12.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartLemon Verbena Milled Soap
Luxurious milled soap made right here in North Carolina! Makes extra rich lather with the tart fragrance of lemons.
A Joel Lane exclusive with Joel Lane’s signature on the box
3 bars soap, 3 oz each in gift box with coordinating grosgrain ribbon
Boxes measure 8 1/2” by 2 1/4” by 1.”
Shipping and handling charges are included in the price.
$12.50
Buy Now Add to Cart View CartLavender Milled Soap
Luxurious milled soap made right here in North Carolina! Makes a rich lather with the unmistakable aroma of lavender
A Joel Lane exclusive with Joel Lane’s signature on the box
3 bars soap, 3 ounces each in gift box with coordinating grosgrain ribbon
Box measures 8 1/2” long, 2 1/4” wide, and 1” high.
Shipping and handling charges are included in the price.
$12.50
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