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Historical Toys
Cup and Ball Toss
Favorite American pastime for centuries. $4.95
Glass Marbles in a Pouch
Nineteenth Century children in America counted glass marbles among
their treasured playthings. This set of 30 glass marbles and 2 glass
shooters comes in a period suede pouch with instructions for “Ringer”,
a traditional marble game. $6.95
Jacks in a Pouch
This game is a favorite. It comes with 10 jacks, a rubber ball and a
wooden ball. $6.95
Jester Jack-in-the-Box
A classic for any child’s toy shelf. Plays “Pop Goes the Weasel”. $21.95
Jester Jack in the Box (Small)
A smaller version of the classic Jack in the Box. $12.95
Jacob’s Ladder
Traditional child’s toy. Perform tricks and creates illusions! $3.95
Jump Rope Kit
Six-foot jump rope with book that includes jump rope history and eighteen rhymes. $9.95
Labyrinth
Guide the steel ball through the labyrinth maze to reach the winning position. Handcrafted classic wooden game. $16.95
Peg Top
Includes instructions for spinning, history and directions for scoring
a game. $3.95
Quill Pens
Chose a traditional Goose Quill Pen ($2.25) or Ballpoint version ($2.50). Includes history.
Train Top
Train noises and moving train will delight little ones! $24.95
Twig Pencil
Get a grip-around this twig pencil. A fun idea for the nature lover, made from real twigs, this pencil is about 7” long. $1.95
Wooden pinball
Classic wooden version of pinball. $14.95
Museum Store
M. Theo Kearney: Prince of Fresno
Schyler Rehart and William K. Patterson, 1998 (56pages)
Paperback, $7.95 Hardcover, $14.95
As one Fresno County’s premier pioneer land developers, M. Theo Kearney plays an integral role in the agricultural history of California’s Central San Joaquin Valley. It was a vision and determination of this significant figure, particularly in the state’s raisin industry, that laid the foundation for today’s agricultural prosperity in the Central Valley.
Kearney Park: How Did My Garden Grow?
Written and illustrated by Joe Garcia, 1998
Paperback (48pages)
The author provides his personal recollections growing up in Kearney Park and living in the ranch town. Includes wonderful drawings by the author of Kearney, the historic buildings and trees in the park. Perfect for children.
Map of Kearney Park.
Joe Garcia, a former resident of Kearney Park, provides an historic, illustrated look at
Kearney Park. Black and White.
Price: 11X17, $6.95; 18X24, $14.95
Kearney Mansion Christmas Card
Features a beautiful, colorful drawing of Kearney Mansion Museum. Blank or with a
printed Christmas greeting inside. $1.00.
Kearney Mansion Key Chain
Features an outline drawing of Kearney Mansion. Drawing available in black or blue. $3.95
Kearney Mansion Museum Magnet
Features an outline drawing of Kearney Mansion. Drawing available in black or blue.
$3.95
Kearney Mansion Museum Mug
The perfect coffee cup with an outline drawing of Kearney Mansion. $5.95
Note Cards
Eight cards and envelopes. Each card features a different view of historic Fresno from the Historical Society’s Archives. $4.95
Civil War Merchandise
Civil War Revisited
Each fall, the Historical Society stages The Civil War Revisited, the largest annual reenactment in the United States. On our Civil War Merchandise page, you will find a selection of the Mercantile’s most popular items. To learn more about this remarkable living history event, click here for more information.
ACTION FIGURES
Gettysburg 101 Piece Play Set
101- piece authentic plastic action-figure play set with 64 figures. Includes General
Lee, General Meade, scale replicas of headquarters, cannons, horses, caissons and more.
$21.95
Gettysburg Soldier Pack
One of our bestsellers! 50-piece Gettysburg soldier set in a plastic carrying case. $8.95
Gettysburg Set with Building
Kids will love these authentic 26-piece sets of plastic action figures and headquarters
building. Accurate in detail. Please specify either Lee’s Headquarters (Confederate) or
Meade’s Headquarters (Union) when ordering. $9.95
COSTUMES
Kid’s Klassic Kostume - Confederate Solider
Perfect for dress up or Halloween. Includes cap and costume. Available in sizes 3-6 years or 7-12 years (please specify). $12.95
Kid’s Klassic Kostume – Union Solider
Perfect for dress up or Halloween. Includes cap and costume. Available in sizes 3-6 years or 7-12 years (please specify). $12.95
DRUMS
Americana Toy Field Drum
Noble and Colley drum. A replica of a “cord and ear” field drum. Includes drumsticks and sling. 9” in diameter. $36.95
Lithographed Field Drum
Noble & Cooley drum which features a patriotic lithograph barrel. Includes drumsticks. 9” in diameter. $29.95
HATS
Bonnets
Assorted prints, available in small, medium and large (please specify). $4.95
Confederate Soldier’s Cap
Look like a Civil War solider!
Cotton Cap – One Size Fits All. $6.95
Wool Cap – available in small or large (please specify). $9.95
Union Soldier’s Cap
Look like a Civil War solider!
Cotton Cap – One Size Fits All. $6.95
Wool Cap – available in small or large (please specify). $9.95
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
Abraham Lincoln’s Writings
Four of Lincoln’s famous writings replicated on parchment paper for an old look and feel. Includes the Gettysburg Address (1863), Emancipation Proclamation (1863), Letter to Mrs. Bixby (1864), and the 2nd Inaugural Address (1865). $4.95
Robert E. Lee’s Writings
Four of General Lee’s famous writings replicated on parchment paper for an old look and feel. Includes Lee’s Letter to Major McDowell (1858)/ Porter’s Letter to President Buchanan Stating Lee’s Qualifications (1858), Lee’s Resignation From U.S. Army /Letter to His Sister Explaining the Reason (1861), Lee’s Farewell Address (1865)/Letter to Jefferson Davis (1863), and Lee’s Last Will and Testament (1846). $4.95
MISC. CIVIL WAR ITEMS
President Lincoln Doll
Delightful version of Abraham Lincoln holding the Gettysburg Address and a stack of books. Includes a fact card. SALE! $3.95
Riffle Pen
Write with a pen that looks like a musket! Includes historical background and information on how a musket worked. $3.95
Stationery
Reproduction of Union Army stationery issued to soldiers during the Civil War. Includes reproduction images of an eagle, Liberty Figure, and George Washington from the Fresno Historical Society Archives’ Philander Cody Papers. Each set includes two pieces of each image with matching envelope. $3.95
Retro Toys
GAMES
Marble Shooter
Send marbles into the scoring zone by a push of a lever! $12.95
Rubber Horse Shoe Set
Two sets of horseshoes and pins. Pitch horseshoes indoors or outdoors. A great set for kids. $10.95
PINBALL GAMES
Speedway Racer
Speed through the racetrack as you score points in this fun version of classic pinball. $4.95
Space Race
Score big points as you travel through space in this fun version of classic pinball. $4.95
TIN TOYS
Children’s Tin Tea Set
Note: Currently out of stock.
Charming 15-piece pink and green tin tea set. Includes 4 plates, 4 cups, and 4 saucers, teapot, lid, and serving tray. $15.95
Curious George Bank
Includes a padlock and two keys. 4 ¼” long. $4.95
Rocket Ride
Pull lever back and rockets soar while propellers turn. 8” tall. $19.95
Three-Car Express Train
Wind up and the train rolls forward. 12 ¼” long. $4.95
Train Station
Wind up the train and watch it run through tunnels and stations. 9 ½” long. $9.95
Toys
Craft Kits
Beginning Quilting Kit
Learn the basics of patchwork quilting and make a potholder, doll blanket and
a small pillow. $10.95
Cornhusk Doll Kit
Traditional Cornhusk Doll with materials and directions to make one doll. Includes history and facts about corn. $4.95.
My First Knitting Kit
Includes needles, yarn, easy instructions and history. $5.95.
Quilt Pattern Cross-Stitch Bookmark
Includes everything you need for this easy-to-make bookmark. $5.95
Musical Instruments
Harmonica
Blues band Hohner Harmonica, includes instruction sheet. $6.95.
Jaw Harp
Traditional folk instrument. Includes history and directions. $4.95
Penny Whistle
Clarke Tinwhistle, available in red, green or blue (please specify).
Includes fingering chart. $3.95
Wooden Recorder
Classic children’s instrument. $6.95
NOTE: Currently out of stock.
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