What Did Pilgrims Really Wear - Children's Clothing
When a boy reached the age of six or seven he was breeched, meaning that he had reached the age that he wore men’s clothing for the first time. Up until this time both girls and boys wore the same style of dresses. While research is not as clear ... [... more]
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Trivets, Mask, Rifle
Featured items: 17th century book, German clock, ceremonial mask, Winchester rifle, cast iron trivets, turn of the century telephone, dime store toy soldiers, hall chair, parrot jar and Diego Rivera painting [... more]
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Gardens In 17th Century New England
The farmers of the Plymouth Colony adopted the Native American practice of planting beans, squash and maize. This combination was known as the three sisters and was taught to the Pilgrims by the Wampanoag tribe, who had been planting gardens in ... [... more]
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Return Of Romance – Parrot Tulips
Unlike the early 17th century where nobody understood how but some tulips just burst out with more texture and color then entire fields combined, today we have numerous registered varieties of Parrot Tulips on the market. Still not all of these ... [... more]
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History & Lore
"Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did." (Dr. William Butler, 17th Century English Writer) Dr. Butler is referring to the strawberry. Strawberries are the best of the berries. The ... [... more]
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John Baker's Late 17th Century Glasshouse at Vauxhall
 John Baker's Thameside glasshouse in Vauxhall is the first of London's 17th-century glasshouse to be excavated. This publication describes the finds from the site, demonstrates how Vauxhall competed with London's other glasshouses and discusses London's ... [... more]
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Pilgrim Clothing Dispelling A Myth
Second the pilgrims wore the clothes that they brought from England, and at this time your class and station in life was shown in the clothes you wore. These clothes were colorful. If your family was rich you might wear purples, reds, and gold's, ... [... more]
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The Century of Revolution: 16031714 (Routledge Classics S.)
worthy Although there have been a seemingly infinite amount of books written on 17th century England, this one stands out from the rest. Although it is not exactly a thoroughly in depth study, it provides ample knowledge about all of the important people ... [... more]
$19.95
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Nathaniel's Nutmeg: Or the True and Incredible ...
Would you believe that nutmeg formed the basis of one of the most bitter international conflicts of the 17th century, and was also intimately connected to New York City's rise to global preeminence? Strange but true: nutmeg was, in fact, one of the most ... [... more]
$15.00
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Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic ...
From the bestselling author of Tulipomania comes Batavia's Graveyard, the spellbinding true story of mutiny, shipwreck, murder, and survival. It was the autumn of 1628, and the Batavia, the Dutch East India Company's flagship, was loaded with a king's ... [... more]
$9.95
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Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and ...
The 17th century was a time of transition for the study of science and mathematics. The technological achievements of this time directly impacted both society and the future of science. This reference resource explores the major scientific and ... [... more]
$76.95
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The 17th Century 1601-1700 (Great Events from History)
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$175.00
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