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.…