New Releases For May 2017 -- The Eighteenth Century (1 Viewer)

[jjDesigns]

THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1959
THE CONESTOGA WAGON

The Conestoga wagon is a heavy, covered wagon that was used extensively during the late eighteenth century and the nineteenth century in the eastern United States and Canada. It was large enough to transport loads up to 6 tons.
It was drawn by horses, mules, or oxen.
It was designed to help keep its contents from moving about when in motion and to aid it in crossing rivers and streams, though it sometimes leaked unless caulked.



The term "Conestoga wagon" refers specifically to this type of vehicle; it is not a generic term for "covered wagon". The wagons used in the westward expansion of the United States were, for the most part, ordinary farm wagons fitted with canvas covers. A true Conestoga wagon was too heavy for use on the prairies.

The first known mention of a "Conestoga wagon" was by James Logan on December 31, 1717 in his accounting log after purchasing it from James Hendricks.It was named after the "Conestoga River" or "Conestoga Township" in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and thought to have been introduced by Mennonite German settlers. The Brethren of Lancaster County, an offshoot sect of the Mennonites, said that there was a local Native American tribe called the Conestoga.

The left horse near the wagon was referred to as the wheel horse and was sometimes ridden. The Conestoga wagon began the custom of "driving" on the right-hand side of the road.



BAL-10
THE CONESTOGA WAGON,
(6 pcs)





**PLEASE NOTE THE WAGON COMES PACKED WITH SEPARATE WHEELS ….. and a pair of tweezers**



**PLEASE NOTE HORSES ARE NOT INCLUDED, PLEASE USE BAL-03 HORSE SETS**

More to follow....................................................

 

[mestell]

This is super nice looking . . . . . no doubt a must have for those that collect this range . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[jjDesigns]

BIRCH BARK CANOES

Birch Bark Canoes were the main type and mode of transportation used by the Native American tribes who inhabited the Northeast woodlands, and eastern Canada. The design and style of the birch bark canoes were based on the natural resources that were available to the tribes, in this instance the people made use of the numerous birch trees found in the forests and woodlands of their tribal lands. The tribes built canoes made from the bark of the birch trees over a wooden frame. These canoes were broad enough to float in shallow streams, strong enough to shoot dangerous rapids, and light enough for one man to easily carry a canoe on his back.

The birch bark canoes were built in many different sizes. They could be used by a single person but were usually built for 4 - 6 people. Some of the war canoes could take up to 12 Native Indians

The Huron canoes measured about 21 feet long (7 metres) and 3 feet wide (1 metre) and could carry four or five men and about 200 pounds of cargo (91 kilograms). Their ability to travel long distances was seen as great assets by the French who quickly allied with the Huron to gain an advantage in the lucrative beaver fur trade



CAN-08
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
LARGE CANOE AND ACCESSORIES,
(14pcs)






CAN-09
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
2 SMALL CANOES AND ACCESSORIES,
(11 pcs)

These sets are perfect for collectors wishing to add some extra elements to their dioramas. Also the canoes can be used with the additional Indian sets CAN-04 and CAN-07.
Additional Woodland Indian and French militia sets will be added in the future.





**PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

 

[Fraxinus]

Been waiting on this wagon for months now......it will go into the new Monongahela display and only then a picture thread!!!!

 

[samwise II]

Great Conestoga wagon! Would be great to see a team of oxen and a driver with this come out &/or a walking teamster alongside the wagon. And a horse with a rider on it would be nice too when using horses to pull this wagon. All sorts of possibilities!

THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1959
THE CONESTOGA WAGON

The Conestoga wagon is a heavy, covered wagon that was used extensively during the late eighteenth century and the nineteenth century in the eastern United States and Canada. It was large enough to transport loads up to 6 tons.
It was drawn by horses, mules, or oxen.
It was designed to help keep its contents from moving about when in motion and to aid it in crossing rivers and streams, though it sometimes leaked unless caulked.

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The term "Conestoga wagon" refers specifically to this type of vehicle; it is not a generic term for "covered wagon". The wagons used in the westward expansion of the United States were, for the most part, ordinary farm wagons fitted with canvas covers. A true Conestoga wagon was too heavy for use on the prairies.

The first known mention of a "Conestoga wagon" was by James Logan on December 31, 1717 in his accounting log after purchasing it from James Hendricks.It was named after the "Conestoga River" or "Conestoga Township" in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and thought to have been introduced by Mennonite German settlers. The Brethren of Lancaster County, an offshoot sect of the Mennonites, said that there was a local Native American tribe called the Conestoga.

The left horse near the wagon was referred to as the wheel horse and was sometimes ridden. The Conestoga wagon began the custom of "driving" on the right-hand side of the road.

View attachment 211481

BAL-10
THE CONESTOGA WAGON,
(6 pcs)



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**PLEASE NOTE THE WAGON COMES PACKED WITH SEPARATE WHEELS ….. and a pair of tweezers**

View attachment 211483

**PLEASE NOTE HORSES ARE NOT INCLUDED, PLEASE USE BAL-03 HORSE SETS**

More to follow....................................................