Historical Folk Toys and Games

BALL & CUP TOSS TOY--Traditional wooden toss toy, a favorite from colonial times to the present. Great for hand-eye coordination. available in NATURAL only. #802 $2.00/ min 12

YO-YO--Colonial and Victorian children, alike, enjoyed this pastime. The yo-yo is also known as the "Prince of Wales" toy. Includes basic instructions. Available in natural only. #803 $2.50/ min 12

SKYHOOK--Larger version of the Jimmy Stick balancing toy. Individually packaged with history and instruction card. #807 $1.25/ min 6

SMOKEGRINDER--Mountain toy version of the long-used Native American Fire Drill. et the toy in the depression in the wooden block, and as the horizontal bar is pumped with two fingers, the influence of the cord twisting around the shaft and the weight of the wooden disk make the toy spin back and forth. #808 $4.00/ min 3

HOMESTEAD HARMONICA--Traditional mountain instrument, made of two pieces of thin wood and using a rubber band as the vibrating sound mechanism. Pitch is determined by squeezing the wood while blowing through. #809 $2.00/ min 6

JACOB'S LADDER--A favorite toy in colonial America and for centuries later. The blocks appear to tumble, one over the over. Available in COLORFUL BLOCK VERSION. #810 $3.50/ min 6

RING & STRING PUZZLE--Traditional folk puzzle. The object of the puzzle is to move one ring from one loop to the other without untying the ends. #811 $2.50/ min 6

JUMP ROPE GAMES--Jumping or skipping rope has been a favorite American pastime for generations. Our Jump Rope set includes the classic Jump Rope Games and Rhymes book and a standard 7 foot jump rope, with wooden handles. #812 $5.00/ min 6 #BK505 Book only $2.25/ min 6

CAT'S CRADLE GAMES--Colonial children knew the game and passed it on down to successive generations of delighted children. Ojur traditional game set includes jumbo yarn and instructions for such games as Cat's Cradle, Fish in a Dish, and clock. #813 $2.50/ min 6

HARDWOOD THROWING TOP--Wind the cord aruond the top, toss it into the air or throw it on the ground and wtch it spin! Game rules included, featuring a flat stone to play the historical game of 'Chipstone." Available in red or blue colors. #814 $2.50/ min 6

ALL-AMERICAN TRAIN WHISTLE--Traditional four-note Train whistle. Includes train whistle signals. #815 $3.00/ min 6

WHIRLING WHIZZER (Bull Roarer)--One of the best known of traditional American folk toys. Simply grasp the handle and swing the whizer in the air, over your head. Makes the sound of a moaning wind or an angry bull. #817 $3.00/ min 6

'JIM DANCER' SPOOL TOP--One of the best know early American tops, handmade from wooden sewing spools. Individually packaged with history card. #818 $1.25/ min 6

SLINGSHOT--Favorite American boy's toy for generations. All-wooden unit with suede pouch. Come with game target for safe use. 3 1/2" x 7". #821 $3.00/ min 6

LITTLE FISH TOSS TOY--Challenging toss toy for the young. Toss the fish into the air and catch it on the rod. Dates back to the NAtive American era in America. #822 $2.50 /min 6

SIGNAL WHISTLE--American children played with these signal whistles, often imitating the battle action of the Revolutionary war or playing out life on a sailing ship. Based on a period example, our Signal Whistle is complete with lanyard, historical information and typical whistle signals. Good safety whistle for camping or hiking. #823 $3.00/min 6

BUZZ SAW--Truly an Authentic American Folk Toy! The buzz saw is one of the most popular noise-making folk toys of all time. Simply wind the toy up, tighten and alternately relax the tension. Comes packaged with history and instructions. #824 #2.00/ min 6