Shut the Box pockets18 The hand-forged heart-shaped reproduction trivets

The hand-forged heart-shaped reproduction trivets are great for holding pots

This is an all-linen set with the exception of the wool flannel diaper cover

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" they were mass produced and sent over to the colonies

this double toque offers a luxuriously cozy fit

Shut the Box pockets18 The hand-forged heart-shaped reproduction trivetsThe game Shut the Box is said to have been invented in the 12th Century France. Legend has it that Shut the Box was a cherished game among sailors and fishermen off the coast of Normandy some 200 years ago. Another account states that Shut the Box was played by 19th Century fur trappers of the Hudson Bay Company. Today, Shut the Box is still played for stakes and is a favorite pub game in England. The game has several names including Canoga, Tric