18th Century Goods

Williamsburg's Joseph Prentis: His Monthly Kalender & Garden Book

In the eighteenth century as today, Williamsburg was known for its fine gardens. Among the town's most enthusiastic gardeners was Joseph Prentis, an attorney who kept a personal garden book and...

Imperial Blue Scalloped Bowl

This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Scalloped Bowl is part of the Imperial Blue collection and makes a perfect accessory piece or is just as stunning on its own. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial...

Castile Soap Bar

Here it is, the charmingly simple, wonderfully scented Castile Soap Bar that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This "no frills" soap has a wonderful fresh scent and is made with...

Aesop's Fable Playing Cards

Our reproduction 18th Century Playing Cards feature Aesop's Fables on the backs. These made in USA playing cards are printed on uncoated heavy stock with an embossed tax stamp surrounding the package...

Long Peel

Like its colonial counterparts, this flat hardwood utensil is useful in the kitchen for removing baked goods from a hot oven. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and...

Bayberry Soap Bar

Here it is, the charmingly simple, wonderfully scented Bayberry Soap that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This colonial soap bar boasts the hand-cut look of soap bars from the...

Spiced Orange Soap Bar

Our Spiced Orange Soap Bar is that elegant but practical gift you've been searching for! Stock up for hostesses, teachers, and more. This fine, all-natural soap is inspired by the holiday sights and...

Imperial Blue Bread and Butter Plate

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century-inspired blue bread and butter plate. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs...

Imperial Blue Dessert Plate

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century inspired porcelain dessert plate. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs...

Imperial Blue Cup and Saucer

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Cup and Saucer. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelain has been prized by collectors and connoisseurs...

Maple Short Handle Spoon

The versatile wooden spoon is one of the few utensils as essential in today's kitchens as it was 200 years ago. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and Final...

Powder of Magnolia

Imagine yourself a fine gentry lady of the 18th- century as you dust your skin with the intoxicating scent of magnolias, courtesy of this alluring powder.More luxurious than perfume or scented...

Powder of Lavender

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the soothing scent of lavender as you dust your skin with this alluring powder and imagine yourself a fine gentry lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than...

Lemon Soap Bar

Here it is, the simple, wonderfully scented Lemon Soap that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This vegan soap bar boasts the hand-cut look of soap bars from the 18th century,...

Powder of Violets

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the soothing scent of violets! As you dust your skin with this alluring powder, imagine yourself a lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than perfume or scented...

Map of Virginia and Maryland 1755

This reproduction map of Virginia is made from is an 18th-century map dating to 1755 researched and created by Thomas Jefferson's father, Peter, an accomplished surveyor, and Joshua Fry, a professor...

Map of New England 1775

Entitled "Bowles's New Pocket Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England," this highly detailed reproduction Map of New England was originally published in London by Carington Bowles circa 1775...

Jaw Harp Musical Instrument

Played since the Middle Ages, this form of mouth harp was especially popular in Scotland, where dancers stepped to its lively, twanging notes. The Jaw Harp musical instrument is capable of producing...

Map of New France 1719

In 1719 when this Map of New France was printed, France and England were vying to dominate the American continent. (As it turned out, neither would succeed.) Drawn by French cartographer Henri...

The Bookbinder in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg

Illustrated in the style of the period, each softbound booklet in this series describes a trade of eighteenth-century Williamsburg and the lives and times of the artisans who practiced it. Features ...

Bilbo Catcher

Ball and cup toys had already been favorite children's toys for many centuries by the time of the settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American...

Battledore Pamphlet

Help children learn their ABCs and 123s - the 18th century way! This reproduction battledore is printed for the historic shops in Colonial Williamsburg. Contains reproduction illustrations to aid...

Oxford Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. This reproduction 18th century print lampoons an Oxford student wearing...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set B

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set B includes 1 each of the following notes: 20 Dollars - United States 1778,  4 Dollars -...

Child's Compass Hand Fan

Children's hand fans often served as memory aids and were printed with dance steps, maps, song lyrics, and etiquette tips. Thus, a child could keep their lessons close at hand in social situations...

Medium Maple Wooden Spoon

The versatile medium maple wooden spoon is one of the few utensils as essential in today's kitchens as it was 200 years ago. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple Made with 17 Different Hand Processes and...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set A

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set A includes various denominations and sizes of Colonial Money, including one each of the...

Long Maple Wooden Spoon

The versatile long maple wooden spoon is one of the few utensils as essential in today's kitchens as it was 200 years ago. This wood cooking spoon is made in the USA. Features Kiln-Dried Hard Maple...

Spirit of '76 Drum

This beautiful Spirit of '76 toy drum masterfully re-creates the drum style of the American Revolution. The high-quality wooden drum replica features bright, vibrant patriotic colors and crisp drum...

Magnolia Soap Bar

Enriched with luxurious shea butter and magnolia, our Magnolia Soap Bar is crafted from a historical recipe, blending virgin olive oil with traditional ingredients to create triple-milled vegetable...

Orange Soap Bar

Enriched with luxurious shea butter and orange essential oil, our Orange Soap Bar is crafted from a historical recipe, blending virgin olive oil with traditional ingredients to create triple-milled...

Rosewater Soap Bar

Enriched with luxurious shea butter and rose essential oil, our Rosewater Soap Bar is crafted from a historical recipe, blending virgin olive oil with traditional ingredients to create triple-milled...

Heart Bowl Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon

For the British and American colonialists, tea drinking became a way of life. Its ritual habits and charming accessories, like this Heart Bowl Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon, still delight and...

Acorn Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon

This Acorn Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon is adapted from an original silver tea caddy spoon in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's collections. Tea caddy spoons were popular in the 1700s,...

Eagles Wing Tea Caddy Spoon

This pewter eagles wing tea caddy spoon is a reproduction of an actual heirloom in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. Tea caddy spoons were popular in the 1700s, when tea was more expensive, and...

Apple Shell Tea Caddy Spoon

This pewter Apple Shell Tea Caddy Spoon is a reproduction of an original in Colonial Williamsburg collections. Tea caddy spoons were popular in the 1700s, when tea was more expensive, and were used...

Hotch Potch Alphabet Print

This reproduction print of the Hotch Potch Alphabet by Carington Bowles, with the letters of the alphabet spelled out in the contortions of 18th-century dancing masters, makes a fun addition to your...

Round Petal Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon

Cast from fine, non-tarnishing, no-lead pewter, this Round Petal Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon features a short thin fiddle handle and a bowl with chased petals radiating from a small central circle. This...

Kidney Shaped Bowl Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon

Cast from fine, non-tarnishing, no-lead pewter, this Kidney Shaped Bowl Pewter Reproduction Tea Caddy Spoon features an engraved border with wavy lines, dotted accents, and leaf engravings. This...

Fiddle Handle Shell Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon

This Fiddle Handle Shell Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon is cast from fine, non-tarnishing, no-lead pewter. The round shell-shaped tea caddy spoon features a textured bowl and smooth fiddle handle. It is a...

Quill Pen

A goose feather quill pen and powdered ink were the basic writing instruments in the 18th century. Our quill pens are made from the finest quality bleached white goose pointers. The nib may be...

Scalloped Seashell Tea Caddy Spoon

This pewter Scalloped Seashell Tea Caddy Spoon is a reproduction of an original in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's collections. Tea caddy spoons were popular in the 1700s, when tea was more...