Diary of Matthew PattenUnlocks 18th Century Day to Day Life Documents Purchases and Labor Published by Townsends Matthew Patten seems to be a pretty extraordinary, yet "ordinary" person. By trade, he was a judge and Justice of the Peace. He tries his hand at all sorts of skills and documents them day by day. Through his diary, we gain insight into his purchases and bartering, traveling arrangements, and how he communicated and shared with his neighbors. If you are

This grease lamp should fit into most lanterns unless the candle cup is permanently fixed in the bottom

A heavy natural colored vegetable tanned leather belt with heavy brass double D buckle

About 15" by 15" bag with shoulder strap

but a good approximation is 11-13" long

For more on how to make candles

Handmade by our local blacksmith

A collection of 18th century tunes compiled by Hillary Wagner of Jim's Red Pants

about 3-1/2" dia

The New Style option has the same pattern

Wool hat blanks are also available without a liner

Good 18th century style

They fold up nicely to about 1-1/2" thick for storage