This is a Revolutionary War era hand sythe or sickle that was used to keep the grounds clear around camp or the house. This type has the…

This is a typical tankard. It is made of pewter and used for drinking. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/vafoimg/frameshell.html

This is a wooden document box, used to store papers and personal effects. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/vafoimg/frameshell.html

This is an example of a portable writing set. It features a small inkwell, quill holders, small quills, and is contained in a brass case. For source…

This is a unique spoon, carved from an antler. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/vafoimg/frameshell.html

This is an example of a typical pewter plate. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/vafoimg/frameshell.html

This surveyor’s drafting set includes a parallel rule, a ruling pen, and a sector. The materials include ivory, bone, brass, and quill. For source and more details,…

This is a hinged surveyor’s divider, brass with iron tips, and measures around 5″ long. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/vafoimg/frameshell.html

This surveyor’s compass is made of walnut wood, brass, and glass. It measures around 1″ thick and 4.25″ in diameter. For source and more details, click here.…

This is an example of a brass and glass pocket telescope from London. It measures around 7″ when extended. For source and more details, click here. …