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Dicing games were 18th century tavern favorites in the North American colonies. We have packaged two pair of natural wood dice with an information card and instructions for a simple game of Hazard.
| 164202 | $2.50 |
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The Jaw Harp, dating back long before the colonization of the New World, was listed in Williamsburg store inventories and advertised as "curious assortments of toys" in the Virginia Gazette. It is cast in a 3 1/2" frame.
| J12 | $4.95 |
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Small whistles played an important role in signaling commands to the skirmishing sharpshooter of the Light Infantry. This whistle, made of stained maple 4 1/4" long is packaged with a rawhide lanyard and information card.
| 13227 | $5.95 |
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To man the sails, go aloft, or defend the ship in action, 'All hands on deck' was one of the commands blown by the Bosun's Mates on this whistle or 'call'. Its shape hasn't changed in five centuries. Every bosun call comes with instructions for use, including many signals needed to run a tight ship.
| AA013 | $13.95 |
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JACOB'S LADDER
Our Jacob's ladder is constructed of 6 solid wood segments attached with colorful grosgrain ribbon. Each toy is individually packaged with instructions for some tricks to add to the mystery. Age Appropriate: Most enjoyed by ages five to adult.
| 2081 | $5.95 |
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CUP & BALL TOY/
BILBO CATCHER
Our cup & ball toy is a solid wood turning 10 5/8" in length, with the cup designed in line with the handle; the ball is solid wood, 1" diameter. Each toy is individually packaged in a poly bag with a history and instruction sheet. Age Appropriate: Ages six to adult (small parts warning)
| 2061 | $5.95 |
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Penny Doll
Life for children wasn’t all work. After chores and schoolwork were finished, children enjoyed playing and having fun. Most little girls had a rag doll and perhaps a "penny" doll. 6" tall, with moveable joints. Make doll clothes from your scrap fabric. A great camp toy.
| 2100 | $6.95 |
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A colorful facsimile of an 18th century deck. 52 cards in an original style wrapper complete with duty stamp.
| 75234 | $7.95 |
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A set of 28 cards (no J or U letters). Instructions included. 5" x 3".
| 448159 | $7.95 |
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Battledores were primers. They contained the first pictures to be put in the hands of the child. First appearing in the 1750's , they were produced until the middle of the nineteenth century.
| 17954 | $1.50 |
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Imagine the squeak of stylus on slate as a room full of children practiced ciphering and arithmetic. A writing slate was an essential piece of equipment for the young student. Ours is smooth slate, held in a simple, 5" x 7" wooden frame. Our Ciphering Chalk is available in a box of 12.
| 632919 | Slate | $6.95 |
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| 45997 | Ciphering Chalk | $1.50 |
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| 535799 | Slate Pencil | $.95 |
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Fifes fashioned from native hardwoods have been used throughout the course of North American history. This maple fife is made in the 18th century tapered design with long brass end ferrules, and is packaged with a booklet of music , instructions and information on the care and history of the fife.
| 7401 | $16.95 |
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The tin whistle, or penny whistle, is a small high pitched whistle flute that has 6 finger holes. This is a close kin of the recorder and has long been associated with traditional folk music. It was popular in Europe long before being exported to the American Colonies. This whistle is in the Key of D. It is 12" long packaged with music and instruction.
| 3996 | $4.95 |
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Rosewood has been an historically popular wood for the fife. This fife is made in a tapered design with long brass end ferrules appropriate for both 18th and 19th centuries The fife is packaged with a booklet of music, instructions and information on the care and history of the fife.
| 7370 | $54.95 |
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Portable Board Games
The games below are silk-screened on fabric using a durable ink,
and are completely machine-washable.
They include pieces, rules, a brief history of the game, and are packaged in a draw-string
pouch.
| HG101 | $19.95 |
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Checkers:
- Bored with checkers? We include 14 different variations! We even have two games that use dice. In our favorite Irish Draughts you must move one of your men the number of squares indicated by rolling a die -even if it endangers your piece. We include dice with each set of checkers.
| HG102 | $19.95 |
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Ringo:
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Protect your castle from an attacking army
Ringo is descended from an ancient family of games including Fox & Geese, Fitchneal, and Hnefatafl. The earliest dates from the 1300's in the "Grettis Saga" of Iceland. They are based on battles between unequal forces. The smaller army is given an advantage in movement to make up for it's smaller size. We affectionately call Ringo an "evil little game" because the circular board and a "neutral zone" add intriguing twists.
| HG103 | $19.95 |
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Pope Joan & Poch
3 games in one set!
Pope Joan 2 to 6 players is an 18th century ancestor to modern Rummy Royale, & Michigan Rummy. The name is from a Medieval myth that Pope John VIII was a woman. It is easy to learn, but fast-moving enough for experienced card players. The board is divided into eight "bowls." Players win markers/coins out of the bowls as they play the face cards of the trump suit, and the first one to get rid of his cards wins the hand
| HG104 | $19.95 |
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Mancala:
Over 20 different versions included!
Dating to the reign of Pharoh Seti I (1366-1333 B.C.), Mancala was spread to the east by
Islamic peoples, and west by African slaves. It is a deceptively simple game that is now
played all around the world. We have collected variations in rules ranging from the West
Indies to the Phillipines.
| HG105 | $19.95 |
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Cribbage:
14 different versions included! Rules for
Cribbage were codified in the 1600's, and are descended from an older game
"Noddy" dating from the 1500's.We include Noddy, three 17th century versions, as
well as modern variations for 2 to 6 players!.
| HG106 | $19.95 |
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Backgammon:
| HG107 | $19.95 |
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