Copyright 2007
G. Gedney Godwin, Inc.
Children's Books & Toys
Glass
Marbles: Marble games have been played in
all parts of the world for more than two thousand years. They come in a durable
leather carry pouch complete with instructions for playing classic games.
Price: $7.50
Jacks: This classic game was also known as "knucklebones",
"dibs" or "jackstones". They come in a durable leather carry
pouch complete with instructions for playing classic games.
Price: $7.50
Child's Primer
[#673]: The famous New England Primer
was probably used by almost every school child in British America from 1690-1790. This is
copied exactly as the original 1777 edition. Lessons are heavily based from the Bible
which was so much a part of the 18th century life.
Price: $7.00
Wooden
Dolls: The practice of using dolls to transmit
new fashions began as early as 1396, when dolls were sent from the French courts to the
Queen of England. In Colonial America “Fashion Dolls” were sent across the
Atlantic dressed in exact miniature detail all aspects of the current fashion.
Underclothes, stays,hats and even hair styles not only illustrated the look, but showed
patterns and techniques to the designers and milliners. Eventually, the dolls became
playthings for children. Our doll measured 12”. It is jointed at the knees and hips
with wooden pegs. The arms too are moveable. Original dolls would have had intricately
painted faces which could even include glass eyes and human hair wigs. Our dressed doll is
a much plainer version, left unpainted and wearing basic campfollower clothing, a chemise,
skirt, shortgown apron and cap. The hair is made of tow, and set in a bun.
[#708] Dressed doll.
Price: $49.95
[#707] Doll only.
Price: $24.95
Price: $6.00
Bilbo Catcher: The
Bilbo Catcher was among the "curious" assortment of toys advertised for sale by
colonial merchants, and was described as a favorite in children's books.
Price: $7.00
Whirligig: Whirligig
toys were made of hammered lead musket balls or old coins too old and thin to be of value.
Mentioned in English literature as early as 1686, these toys have been found in
Native American cliff ruins and excavated from early American town, plantation and
military camp sites. Made from lead-free pewter, it is also known by the names
"buzzer", "buzzsaw" and "whizzer".
Price: $2.95
BuzzSaw: This is
a wooden and somewhat larger version of the Whirligig shown above.
Price: $4.50
Whip Top: The
whip top is a very ancient member of the toy top family. The shape and size of this
particular top is based on 18th century engravings.
Price: $7.00
Jacob's Ladder: The mysterious movement of this puzzling toy has fascinated
generations of American children. Described in "Scientific American" as a
"simple toy...very illusive in action". Includes instructions to get you
started.
Price: $9.50
Game of Graces: Opponents send gaily beribboned hoops whirling towards each
other to be caught on the tips of slender wands in the exciting and elegant sport.
Price: $18.00
Game of Fox &
Geese: In the 18th century board games
were played by young and old alike. Peg games such as Solitaire, Fox & Geese and
Nine Men's Morris were favorites in the taverns. With this boxed set you can play
all three.
Price: $13.00
