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 calendar. This volume includes the full text of Prentis'...

Large Maple Skimmer Spoon

Use this durable Large Maple Skimmer Spoon to skim soups and sauces, remove ravioli from boiling water, blanch fresh vegetables, and more. The perfectly sized holes of this wood skimmer spoon remove liquid quickly without letting food drain through.The...

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 blue and white porcelains have been prized by...

Bayberry Candles

This set of two hand-dipped bayberry candles was made using traditional early American methods. Crafted from the waxen berries of the bayberry shrub, these candles arrive with a printed insert that explains the tradition of burning candles on Christmas...

Bayberry Tapers

Candles were an important part of everyday life in the 18th century. Bayberry candles were among the most prized candles in colonial America because of their clear, more consistent light and pleasant scent. One of the first written accounts of bayberry...

Castile Soap Bar

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

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 to replicate how they were originally sold. A...

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 Final Polishing 12" L x 4.5" W Treated with...

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 18th century and has a nature-inspired color and...

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 scents of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. The...

Imperial Blue Porcelain Dinnerware 5-Piece Place Setting

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Porcelain Dinnerware 5-Piece Place Setting. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in...

Imperial Blue Porcelain Dinner Plate

Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century inspired porcelain dinner plate. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in 22k gold, this underglaze blue...

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 around the world. Edged in 22k gold, this underglaze blue...

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 porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in 22k gold, this underglaze...

Maple Short 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 Polishing Treated with Mineral Oil 10 1/4" L x 3 1/2" W Made...

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 lotion, our special blend combines a southern...

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 perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines...

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 and has a nature-inspired color and fresh lemon scent. Buy...

Violet Powder

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the soothing scent of violets as you dust your skin with this alluring powder and imagine yourself a fine gentry lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines...

Reproduction Wooden Checkers Set

Checkers has been a family favorite for centuries. A must-have in every home, this set of oversized wooden checkers was adapted from an antique set in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collection. The checkers illustrate different fables from Aesop...

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 at the College of William and Mary. The original...

Map of New England

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. Showing county and township divisions in each of the New...

Jaw Harp

Played since the Middle Ages, this form of mouth harp was especially popular in Scotland, where dancers stepped a jig to its lively, twanging note. The harp is capable of producing only a single note, but players can vary the instrument's tone by...

Map of New France

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 Chatelain and engraved by Nicolas de Fer, this fascinating...

Francis Open Floral Fabric

An 18th century bed quilt from Britain in our collections is the inspiration behind the delicate pattern on our Francis Open Floral reproduction fabric. It's a great choice for your next home décor, heirloom quilt, or reproduction 18th-century...

Fanny's India Floral Fabric

The winding yet delicate floral design of Fanny's India Floral fabric is inspired by a reproduction of a skirt panel dated 1760-1790 in the Colonial Williamsburg collections. A perfect reproduction fabric for your home and quilting projects, or for...

"Faithles to None" Silver Ring

Declare your loyalty to someone special with this sterling silver ring. The ring is a faithful recreation of the original, now in the collections of the British Museum. The original of this ring, with a delicate floral pattern engraved on the outside,...

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 An Account of the Life, Times, & Craft of a...

Bilbo Catcher

Toys of the cup & ball family had already been favorite childhood amusements for many centuries by the time of settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American history. In the more difficult bilbo catcher...

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 memory. Made in USA. A Williamsburg exclusive!

Oxford Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Unframed measure 9" x 6"...

The Leatherworker 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. FeaturesAn Account of the Nature of Leather, & the Trades...

Wavy Floral Fabric

This intricate wavy floral reproduction fabric is block printed cotton, with pencil blue and over-printed green, in a design of undulating and intertwining vines with thin floral trails. This fabric has been reproduced from a gown in the collections of...

The Printer 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 An Account of the Life, Times, and Craft of a Printer...

Doctor Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Features Reproduction of a...

The Silversmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg

The Silversmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg is 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...

Leather Bottle

Used for centuries by everyone from kings to commoners, leather bottles of various forms were used for carrying or storing liquids. This one, handcrafted of safe, vegetable-tanned leather made watertight with "Brewer's Pitch" is great for drinking cold...

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 - North Carolina 1778, 8 Dollars - Massachusetts Bay...

Powdered Ink

Pen a note the 18th century way with this Powdered Ink. When mixed with water, this powder produces a rich colored ink for use with quills and other dip pens. Instructions and historical information are provided on the envelopes. A fun way to send a...

Child's Compass Fan

Children's fans often served as memory aids and were printed with dance steps, maps, words to songs and etiquette tips. Thus, a girl could keep her lessons close at hand in social situations. The compass fan is inspired by scenes of youthful instruction...

Short Maple Wooden Spoon

The versatile short 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 Final Polishing Treated with Mineral...

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 following: $10 New York 1776, $8 Maryland 1774, 15s...

Mini Jefferson Cups and Punchbowl Set

A tribute to American heritage in miniature, this adorable set pays homage to the plain pewter cup designed by Thomas Jefferson in the 18th century. Pewter, both imported and American-made, was the most popular tableware throughout the 1700s. This...

Pewter Mini Coffee & Tea Set

Coffee and tea - a favorite 18th-century pastime that's now a timeless American tradition. Crafted of fine, no-lead, non-tarnishing pewter, this mini coffee and tea set makes a lovely gift. This mini coffee & tea set includes coffee pot, tea pot,...

Serpentine Vine on Natural Fabric

Our Serpentine Vine fabric is reproduced from an antique garment held in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections dating from 1740 - 1760. The printed fabric on the original garment was used for the lower portion of a lining on an embroidered...

Trailing Blossoms on Cream Fabric

Trailing blossoms on cream fabric has vines of dark pink and blue-green buds and blossoms on a white background. Reproduction 18th- century fabric from the Colonial Williamsburg collections.  Features Dark pink, blue-green, tan and...

Travis House Lantern Black Finish

The charming back door lantern of the gambrel-roofed Travis House inspired this glass-paned metal lantern with a black powder-coated finish. The hinged top lets you insert a 1 1/2" pillar candle or tea light (not included.)  Features Inspired by...

Wrought Iron Hook for Lantern

This wrought iron hook is perfect to hang your Travis House lantern. The charming hook on the back door lantern of the gambrel-roofed Travis House inspired this one. Features Wrought iron hook for hanging 7"H x 1/2"W x 9 1/2"D WILLIAMSBURG by...