FORT DE CHARTRES STORE
Prairie Du Rocher Illinois
TOYS AND GAMES

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Wood cup and ball toy

Cup and ball toys had already benn favorite childhood amusements for many centuries by the time of settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout history.  The wood ball on the string is tossed and caught in a cup on the end of a stick. Not as easy as it sounds. Kids and adults have enjoyed this toy for countless hours, so can you. 7 1/2" wooden cup and handle with attached wood ball.

$4.00


Wood dominos

An old game still enjoyed by millions of people today. Wood box with sliding lid. Size 7" x 2 1/4".

$4.00


Colonial currency set A

Seven antiqued reproductions of original Colonial banknotes. These unique reproductions are so like the originals you wont believe they're not! The antiquating process creates a banknote that looks and feels old. Fun for adults and a great way to teach kids about money.

Includes: $10 New York 1775 note, $8 Maryland 1774 note, 15s. Pennsylvania 1773 note, 5s. Delaware 1776 note, 5s. South Carolina 1778 note, and 18d. New Jersey note.

$3.50


Colonial currency set B

Seven antiqued reproductions of original banknotes. These unique reproductions are so like the originals you won't believe there not! The antiquing process creates a banknote that looks and feels old. Fun for adults and a great way to teach kids about money.

Includes: $20 United States 1778 note, $4 North Carolina 1778 note, $8 Massachusetts-Bay 1780 note, $7 New Hampshire 1780 note, 10s. Connecticut 1780 note, 3s. Rhode Island 1780 note, and $250 Virginia 1781 note.

$3.50


Illinois currency

Six antiqued reproductions of Illinois state banknotes as issued by Illinois banks from the time. This collection represents a variety of currency printed from 1838-1852. The decorative art style on unique aged parchment create reproductions that are both beautiful and historical. A great way to teach kids about early Illinois history and money.

Includes: $100 State Bank of Illinois 1840, $100 Fund Commissioner Illinois 1840, $5 Dixon Hotel Co. Illinois 1838, $5 State Bank of Illinois 1840, $2 Bank of Chicago Illinois 1852, $1 State Bank of Illinois 1840.

$3.50


Declaration of Independence

An exact replica of the original Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. Inspired and written by the founding fathers, the parchment is antiqued to have the same color and appearance as the document currently stored in the National Archives. This would look great framed and hung in your home or office. A great way to teach kids about history.

Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment. 1 page. Document size: 14" x 16"

$3.50


U. S. Constitution

The Constitution of the United States on one sheet for easy framing and display. "We the people..." Do you what comes next? This expertly antiqued replica also contains explanatory remarks enjoyed by anyone interested in or curios about history. This would look great hanging on the wall, also a great way to teach kids about our country's history.

Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment. Shows all original 1787 text on one sheet. Document size: 12 1/2" x 19"

$3.50


Price of goods to Indians 1703

Dated July 14th, 1703, this list explains the prices for goods supplied to the Eastern Indians. From clothing to axes, all goods were paid for using beaver skins instead of money. Looks great hanging on the wall, and is also a great way to teach kids about history and the fur trade.

1 page. Document size: 11" x 14"

$3.50


Farkel game

$8.00


Resin figure

18th century British soldier. Approx. 4" tall.

$5.50


Resin figure

18th century British soldier. Approx. 4" tall.

$5.50


Resin figure

18th century British soldier. Approx. 4" tall.

$5.50


Resin figure

18th century British soldier. Approx. 4" tall.

$5.50