Welcome to Van Cortlandt House Museum's new online holiday shop! We have chosen some of our best sellers for you to purchase online. A gift from Van Cortlandt House Museum is a gift that gives twice!
As you fill your cart with items from the shop, you can check on what you've selected by clicking on the VIEW CART link at the bottom of this page.
When you're checking out you can also specify whether you'd like to pick up your purchase in person (at Van Cortlandt House Museum or NSCDNY Headquarters). To choose in person pick up, click on the SHIPPING option located under the SHIPPING ADDRESS section where an option for STORE PICKUP can be selected. Once you've completed your purchase, we will be in contact with you to arrange for pickup at one of our locations.
As you fill your cart with items from the shop, you can check on what you've selected by clicking on the VIEW CART link at the bottom of this page.
When you're checking out you can also specify whether you'd like to pick up your purchase in person (at Van Cortlandt House Museum or NSCDNY Headquarters). To choose in person pick up, click on the SHIPPING option located under the SHIPPING ADDRESS section where an option for STORE PICKUP can be selected. Once you've completed your purchase, we will be in contact with you to arrange for pickup at one of our locations.
Inspired by the Van Cortlandt House Museum Collections
Table Mats
The collection of The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York on exhibit at Van Cortlandt House Museum includes many fine examples of porcelain. Among the objects are these four plates which represent the span of the Van Cortlandt family's occupancy of the house from the mid-18th century to the first quarter of the 19th century. The pink and green Blind Earl Plate (A) and the multi-colored enameled plate with a blue and white rim (B) have both descended in the Van Cortlandt family and are now in the Museum's collection. Classic blue and white Canton (D) wares are also represented in the Van Cortlandt House Collection. The blue and orange plate (C) was manufactured by Spode c. 1800. $13.95 each Also available in the Canton pattern is a set of 4 beverage coasters. The coasters are also velvet-backed and come in a tin for storage. $14.95 per set
Velvet-backed 8" hard board table mats featuring plates from the Van Cortlandt House Museum collection. $13.95 each
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Velvet-backed 8" hard board table mats featuring plates from the Van Cortlandt House Museum collection. $13.95 each
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Set of four Canton pattern beverage coasters based on a plate in the Van Cortlandt House Museum collection. These coasters match the larger Canton table mat and are also velvet-backed. $14.95 per set
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Greeting Cards
Photographed by NSCDNY Member Lindsay Brice, these blank greeting cards feature objects once enjoyed by children. The card Hoop Op Vreede or Hope for Peace depicts the backboard of an ornately carved priksled on exhibit in the Dutch Room. The card featuring a mounted toy soldier is from the 19th century and was given to Van Cortlandt House Museum's collection by Mrs. Luke Vincent Lockwood. Each package contains 12 blank cards with envelopes. Hope for Peace cards are 4 1/2" x 6 1/2", Toy Soldier cards are 5" x 7".
Hoop op Vrede - Hope for Peace Pack of 12 for $13.95
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Mounted Toy Soldier Pack of 12 for $13.95
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Toys and Games
LOD Toy Soldiers - British or Continental Soldiers $25.00 each
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Choose from a 16 piece set of British or Continental soldiers. Made by LOD Toy Soldiers reviving original vintage molds from Barzso Playsets. $25.00 per set.
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Brown Bess musket ball-point pen. $4.95
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Miniature Brown Bess musket pen, fun for firing off a quick letter. Makes a great stocking stuffer. $4.95 each
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Red child's 7 piece tea set, $42.00
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Blue child's 7 piece tea set, $42.00
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Miniature porcelain tea sets in your choice of cranberry red and white or classic blue and white. Each set features a teapot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, and 4 cups and saucers. A classic toy suitable for older children. $42.00 per set. Wooden tray sold separately below.
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Magnetic paper dolls - $8.95
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Colonial-era magnetic paper dolls with 3 pages of outfits for 3 characters and a backdrop. Can also be used on a fridge, $8.95 per set.
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Host and Hostess Gifts
Ginger Jar serving trays and coordinating kitchen towels
Square $30.95 Rectangle $24.95
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Choose from two sizes of serving trays in a classic blue and white pattern of stripes and ginger jars highlighted subtle painted gold trim. Coordinating kitchen towels are also available.
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Classic cotton kitchen towels which coordinate perfectly with the trays above. Trimmed in rick-rack. $17.95 per pair
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There is Nothing Like a Dame paper napkins
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A salute to the organization that operates Van Cortlandt House as a Museum - The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, because there truly IS nothing like a Dame. 4" square paper cocktail napkins available in blue or yellow in packs of 20 for $8.00 or 50 for $15.00.
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Van Cortlandt House Museum branded soaps
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Choose from classic 18th century scents of Lavender (red label) or Verbena (yellow label). Each soap is impressed with a pineapple design, a traditional symbol hospitality. Sold by the individual bar, $2.00 each. COMING SOON - a 3 bar boxed gift set of lavender soaps.
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Festive blown glass candy cane ornaments in your choice of red and white stripes or air-twist swirls in clear glass. These are also food-safe and make great cocktail stirrers. $8.00 each.
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Cotton kitchen towels - your choice from the patterns below $6.00 each
Cotton kitchen towels, sold individually, choose Christmas Red (l) or Maroon (r).
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Cotton kitchen towels, sold individually. Choose from twill woven with a red and blue stripe border (left) or blue plaid border (right).
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Cotton kitchen towels, sold individually, choose Dutch Blue (left) or Marine Blue (right).
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Miniature Toby Jugs, $20 each.
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Charming miniature Toby Jugs hand-crafted by SJ Pottery. Perfect for individual maple syrup or cream pitchers.
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Four bottle caddy $24.95
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A handsome four bottle caddy with brass handles. Perfect for wine or liquor bottles. Four compartments each measuring 4" square. Special purchase, limited quantity available, $24.95.
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 Wood serving tray with iron handles $14.95.
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Wood serving tray with wrought iron handles, measures 15 1/2" by 11 1/2"
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Earl Grey tea from Oliver Pluff & Co. Charleston, South Carolina.
Each cannister contains 20 individual bags of black tea flavored with Bergamot. $13.95 per tin. |
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Concentrated shrub syrup from Tait Farms in four delicious flavors. Mixes well with seltzer, sparkling wine, or in cocktails. In-shop customer favorite is Spiced Pear Vanilla.
Your choice $9.95. |
Raven's Nest mulling spice mix. $6.95 each
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A popular choice in the Museum Shop, this traditional mulling spice mix from Raven's Nest can be used with apple cider or wine. Recipes for Mulled Apple Spice cake and baked ham glaze printed on the package. $6.95 per packet
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