Bone Bodkin [#610] When trying to get your stays and bodice laced in the morning, one comes to appreciate the value of a bodkin. This is made from deer bon and is about 3" long.
Soldier's Housewife [#203] This fascinating little item is copied from one in the possession of the Valley Forge Historical Society. It is made from the tip of an antler and was used for the almost daily chore of mending moccasins when the wearer was travelling. The little "bobbin" allowed the thread to unwind from the smooth surface of the horn if the thread was very loosely wound on it. The modern Revolutionary soldier or rifleman probably won't need these for mending footwear, but we can testify from personal experience that a suitable source of sewing materials is a "must" for keeping buttons on 18th century clothing!
$13.75
Lap Loom with Shuttle [#618] This portable loom is made of pine for making the necessary tapes and cords needed for everyday clothing and furnishing. Woven from wool and linen, usually of natural colored fiber for everyday items, colored yarns can be used for a decorative touch. The loom is 21" long and 9" wide. It is sanded to a satiny smooth surface and oil finished without lacquers and includes a shuttle.