Toys

2361. ABC Hornbook - $6.99
Small hardwood version of a traditional hornbook as used in early American schools. Features a typical lesson sheet (not covered with horn) of ABCs and syllables, etc. Approximately 2 1/2" x 5".

1596. All-American Sampler - $7.99
Classic, counted cross-stitch sampler includes monk’s cloth, floss, needle, history and instructions.

2687. Beginning Quilting Kit - $9.75
A delightful kit with everything needed to prepare a small pillow, potholder, and a doll blanket. Patchwork quilting is easy and fun to learn: cut and piece, sew, and quilt. Kit includes pre-cut fabric squares, muslin, batting, stuffing, needle, thread, pattern, and instructions. Ages 9-99.

1587. Cat’s Cradle - $5.49
Durable nylon string, complete directions and carrying bag, for this age-old toy.

1580. Classic Jacks - $6.99
Full set of traditional metal jacks, complete with rubber and wooden balls, game pouch, complete history, and instructions.

1598. Clothespin Doll Kit - $6.29
A favorite doll for many years, this kit includes all materials necessary to make one boy and one girl doll with complete history and instructions.

1590. Colonial Loom - $15.99
Excellent beginner’s hand loom: loom, shuttle, separator, wooden comb, yarn, and easy instructions.

2046. Cup and Ball Toss Toy - $4.49
Classic toss toy. Great for dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Packaged with instructions.

1593. Drop Spindle - $13.69
Learn to spin wool with this authentic drop spindle. Includes combed and carded sheep’s fleece, history, and directions: 12" spindle with 4" whorl.

2048. Early American Cornhusk Doll Kit - $8.79
Instructions and materials to make an authentic Early American cornhusk doll with accessories.

2593. Family Tree Puzzle - $16.95
A fun project for the whole family, this 1,000-piece picture puzzle is a full-color picture of a green-foliage tree with landscape. When it is completed, you can add your family’s names and photos to stick-on labels and you have a personalized keepsake of your family heritage. Puzzle glue, stick-on labels, and instructions are all included. Completed size is 24" x 30".

1581. Hopscotch - $6.29
One of the most popular games through the centuries—includes jumbo sidewalk chalk, “stones,” directions, and a carrying bag.

1588. Indian Cornhusk Doll Kit - $8.29
Complete instructions and materials to make an authentic cornhusk Indian doll. History included.

1589. Indian Tepee Kit - $6.99
Fun-to-assemble Indian tepee includes pre-cut suede, supports, painting instructions, and history.

1585. Jacob’s Ladder - $6.99
Centuries-old perpetual motion toy—blocks appear to tumble, again and again after each other.

2240. Kazoo - $3.99
The kazoo amplifies the human voice while imparting a buzzing sound. The player makes the notes himself; the “instrument” merely adds a different quality.

2386. Make Your Own Goose Quill Pen - $2.49
Genuine goose quill as used in early American schools and in the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Contains directions for fashioning the goose quill into a pen and two recipes for homemade ink.

1579. Marble Shooter - $8.99
Accurate, easy way to shoot marbles by pulling the handle back, locking and releasing it. Colorful marbles.

2695. Marbles - $7.50
Marbles have been a popular game for all ages throughout the centuries. This marble set contains enough glass marbles and “shooters” to play any classic marbles game. Complete instructions.

1934. My First Crochet Set - $5.99
Good for hours of creative handiwork; includes wooden crochet hook, yarn, and instructions.

1935. My First Knitting Set - $5.99
Two wooden knitting needles, yarn, and complete instructions are included in this basic knitting set.

2697. My First Tatting Kit - $8.50
Learn how to create old-fashioned lace using the shuttle method. With a little time and patience, you can create designs that can be used on pillowcases, tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and blouse collars.

1578. Old-Fashioned Marbles - $7.50
Standard game set of marbles, complete with game pouch, history, and instructions.

2756. Old-Fashioned Spool Tractor - $4.50
Wind it up and watch it move—this spool tractor is an early 20th-century self-propelled folk toy reminiscent of simpler times. By the middle of the 20th-century, the spool tractor became a favorite folk toy across the country.

2065. Old-Fashioned Yarn Doll Kit - $6.29
Traditional American craft. Kit includes all materials necessary to make and outfit one authentic yarn doll. Includes instructions and histories of felt/ yarn/spinning.

1938. Penny Wooden Doll Kit - $14.99
Museum replica of 19th-century Penny Wooden doll. This kit includes handcrafted hardwood jointed doll, materials, pattern, and instructions. About 7" high.

1582. Pick-Up Sticks - $7.49
Classic version of this timeless game, originally known as Jackstraws. Made with safe, rounded ends, it also features a carrying bag, history, and instructions.

2649. Pioneer Buttonhole Puzzle - $4.50
This favorite puzzle for both children and adults originated during the Civil War period and was called the Cinch puzzle, because it resembled the cinch blocks used to tighten tent ropes. The object is to remove the string and wooden ring from the puzzle without untying the knots in the string. Fun and challenging!

2650. Pocket Folk Doll Kit - $7.50
Makes two Pocket Folk Dolls about 31/4-inches high. Kit includes fabric, needle, stuffing, embroidery floss, instructions, and history.

1597. Sewing Cards - $5.19
Old-fashioned sewing cards, includes five original designs, needle, yarn, complete history, and instructions.

1592. Spool Knitter - $6.99
Make a tubular rope known as horsereins using simple knitting techniques to make a belt, mat, or doll house rug. Includes yarn, wooden needle, and complete directions for this classic craft toy.

2651. Traditional Cornhusk Doll - $5.25
Cornhusk dolls were originally made by Native Americans who taught the craft to the colonists. All materials and instructions to make one traditional cornhusk doll is included in this package.