Mid 19th century sugar bag, constructed from coarse woven cotton canvas, they are approx. 7 1/2" x 12" and are machine stitched with an unhemmed top. Each bag comes with a length of twine for securing it closed.
One sided, printed cotton campaign flag, produced to promote Abraham Lincoln during the 1860 election. The Flag measures approx. 6.5" by 10", and has a raw edge, per the original, though you could add a rolled hem if you wish. The original shows evidence of being tacked on the left side, though there's numerous ways that you could mount, or display the flag.
US Sanitary Commission ration bags, made off of the original pattern from enameled cloth with a cotton drill drawstring sleeve. Stamped USSC, and closed with a cotton twill tape per the original specs.
Set of 5 patriotic envelopes includes 5 sheets of plain writing paper, and 5 gummed stamps. Please specify via the drop down menu whether you'd like your envelopes postmarked, or if you would like them left blank, and the postage stamps to be included separately.
These turned wood pillboxes are faithful reproductions of our original example, which contains pills manufactured by Comstock and Brother, a firm that existed between 1853 and 1862. They bear a copy of the original label and are left empty to be filled with contents of your choice.
Copied directly from our original example, these inkwells are reproductions of a very common type of the period, manufactured by the S. Silliman Company of Chester Ct. throughout the 19th century. Boxes of identical inkwells, and others from Silliman were found on the Steamboat Arabia. Our reproductions are hand turned wood, and feature a black painted surface and a glass bottle insert to hold the ink. As the original, the top has two holes for storing your writing utensils and it is finished off with a copy of the original label on the underside. Suitable for a wide range of impressions spanning the last 3 quarters of the 19th century. Add one of our top quality writing pens to your inkwell purchase and save! For filling these we recommend a pipette, eye dropper or syringe.
