The
Museum Gift Shop is open during the Museum's regular open hours.
During the summer (May thru October) it is open Wednesdays thru Sundays,
from noon to four and in the winter (November thru April, excluding
January) on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays from noon to four. The Museum Gift Shop is
also open at all special events, private tours, and by special
appointment.
All Gift Shop items can be shipped anywhere in the United
States. Print out an order
form for shipping and handling charges.
Funds
from all Museum Gift Shop purchases are used for museum operational
expense, exhibit costs, special event costs and collection maintenance
expenses. Thank you for your support!
ITEM
|
DESCRIPTION
|
PRICE
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| Taylor House Ornament |
A replica of Oscar Taylor's stone mansion, built in 1857, this elegant
ornament is detailed in 24 karat gold plated brass and is ready for hanging on your
Christmas tree or for year-round display. The ornament includes a red velveteen gift box
and a red hanging ribbon. |
$18.00
Price reduced!
$10.00
|
| Photograph of Sarah Bush Lincoln |
A photograph in the Historical Society's collection is
the second known photograph of Abraham Lincoln's step-mother and the
only known surviving original photograph. 3 x 5 color copy of
the photograph with a description of the discovery. |
$3.00 |
| Quill Pen |
A goose quill pen like the kind used by the
signers of the Declaration of Independence, one-room school house
students, and even Harry Potter! Hand-pointed, sterilized. |
$1.00 |
| Pencil |
Standard pencil in a variety of colors with "Oscar Taylor Home"
in gold letters. |
$0.25 each |
| Jacob's Ladder |
Centuries-old perpetual motion toy. Wooden blocks
appear to tumble over one another. Named for the biblical stairs
that appeared before Jacob, this was a "Sunday Toy" - one of
the few toys a Victorian child could play with on the Sabbath. |
$5.00 |
| Yo-Yo |
A favorite American pastime for generations.
Natural wood. |
$4.00 |
| Handkerchief Doll Kit |
Victorian mothers made dolls out of their handkerchiefs
to entertain their daughters during the long church services of the
day. Kit to make your own doll includes handkerchief, needle,
ribbon, lace and stuffing. |
$6.00 |
| Jump Rope Set |
Standard seen foot jump rope with wooden handles.
Includes the the booklet "Jump Rope Rhymes and Games." |
$7.00 |
| Victorian Rose or Cameo Pin |
Choose between a charming rose pin on antiqued gold-tone metal with three tiny faux
pearls or a cameo surrounded by antiqued gold-ton metal. . |
$6.00 each |
| Victorian Lady's Fan |
A proper lady was never without her fan! Use it
today as an elegant alternative to fanning yourself with the church
bulletin or a theatre program. Choose between silk, feathered,
or scented wood. |
$3.00 |
| Civil War Bullet |
Reproduction of the bullets used by Civil War soldiers.
Handmade. |
$0.25 each |
| School House Chalk Board Set |
Wooden framed chalk board with chalk and small
eraser. Includes book of eleven historical chalkboard games such
as hangman, spelling bees, monastery, boxes, I went to Market, and
more. Chalk board is 9 x 7". |
$6.00 |
| Miniature Kerosene Lamp |
Miniature glass and brass lamp with adjustable wick that actually works.
Four inches tall. |
$5.00 |
| School Bell |
The one-room country school started when the teacher rang her bell. This
five-inch high hand-bell is a great gift for teachers and anyone who ever attended a
one-room school--or wishes they had! |
$5.00 |
| Antique Pencil Sharpener |
Charming replicas of an old-fashioned telephone, sewing machine,
grandfather clock, Remington typewriter, upright piano and Victrola record player that
double as pencil sharpeners. Great stocking stuffers! |
$3.00 each |
| Civil War Forage Cap |
A Civil War soldier was never without his cap! This one is made of blue
felt with a Union shield on top and crossed rifles, signifying Infantry, on the front.
Made of felt. One size fits most. |
$5.00 |
| Note Cards |
Pen and ink sketch of the Taylor Home. Ten cards
and envelopes. |
$5.00 |
|
~ Music ~
Ballads & Songs of the Civil War
|
A stirring collection of Civil War music from both sides
of the conflict performed on historic instruments. 50
minutes. 12 vocals, 2 instrumentals. |
$15 CD
$10 Tape |
|
~ Music ~
Front Porch Favorites
|
Melodies of the past that have traveled along with the
pioneers in covered wagons, through the Civil War period and up to
today, played on historic instruments. 55 minutes. All
instrumentals. |
$15 CD
$10 Tape |
|
~ Music ~
Cold Frosty Morning
|
A celebration of Christmas music and winter favorites
performed on hammered and mountain dulcimer. 42 minutes.
All instrumentals. |
$15 CD
$10 Tape |
|
~ Music ~
Southern Soldier Boy
|
Songs of the Civil War played on banjo, fiddle, hambone,
washboard, guitar, dulcimer, mandolin and Jews harp. Featuring
music from the recent movie "Gods and
Generals." 44 minutes. 4 vocals, 12
instrumentals. |
$15 CD
$10 Tape |
