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Instructions included.  \u003cbr\u003e Cypher wheel is approximately 6\" x 2 ½\".  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great educational toy for boys and girls ages 5 and up, but not recommended for children under 3.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--amp.product-description.start--\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington, America's first spymaster, considered the accumulation of secret intelligence one of the most important weapons in winning the war. \u0026nbsp;In his term as Washington's Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson devised a cylindrical cypher wheel, an ingenious and secure method to encode and decode messages. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Mount Vernon's all wood version of the secret decoder wheel features 12 cylinders which can relay a 12-letter message. Instructions included. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Cypher wheel is approximately 6\" x 2 ½\". \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great educational toy for boys and girls ages 5 and up, but not recommended for children under 3.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n--amp.product-description.end--\u003e","brand":"DESIGN MASTER ASSOCIATES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32695488715,"sku":"17621","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5307\/products\/mount-vernon-cypher-wheel-secret-decoder-199642.jpg?v=1681800348"},{"product_id":"scenes-paper-fan","title":"Scenes Paper Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMartha Washington's Fan\u003c\/em\u003e was used in the eighteenth century as a cooling tool during hot summer days and a means of silent communication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur paper fan, adapted from one of Martha Washington's fans in the collection, depicts a bucolic period scene with trees on one side and an ivory floral scene on the reverse. It opens and closes with bamboo struts. The fan measures 9-1\/2 inches closed and opens to 15 inches extended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with your purchase is \"Language of the Fan\", an instructional sheet describing the ways to use the fan to express a sentiment across the table or the room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--amp.product-description.start--\u003cp\u003e\"Martha Washington's Fan\" was used in the eighteenth century as, due to the hot summers, a cooling tool and as a means of silent communication.\u003cbr\u003e Our paper fan, adapted from one of Martha Washington's fans in the collection, depicts a bucolic period scene with trees on one side and an ivory floral scene on the reverse. It opens and closes with bamboo struts. The fan measures 9-1\/2 inches closed and opens to 15 inches extended.\u003cbr\u003e Included with your purchase is \"Language of the Fan\", an instructional sheet describing the ways to use the fan to express a sentiment whether across the table or the room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--amp.product-description.end--\u003e","brand":"The Shops at Mount Vernon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32695501899,"sku":"19447","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5307\/products\/scenes-paper-fan-347008.jpg?v=1681800350"},{"product_id":"mount-vernon-playing-cards-23838","title":"Mount Vernon Playing Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis boxed set of playing cards is a perfect trip accessory and also makes for a great stocking stuffer. These regulation cards measure 2 ¼\" x 3 ½\", are protected with a UV coating and are presented in a soft sided box. 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The plate is painted with the Mansion, several cherry trees, and George and Martha Washington facing their beloved home. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bowl is 5 ½\" and 1\" deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith sizes just right for small hands, this pottery makes a wonderful gift, individually or as a three-piece set with the plate and bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5307\/files\/USA_Logo_small_9b965c9a-3ff5-437c-8705-0c58d215006e_480x480.png?v=1606754881\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5307\/files\/USA_Logo_small_9b965c9a-3ff5-437c-8705-0c58d215006e_480x480.png?v=1606754881\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--amp.product-description.start--This collection of whimsical hand-painted pottery pieces is made by Emerson Creek Pottery in Bedford, Virginia.  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A thin green rim has been added to the bowl and plate. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\nThe plate is 7 ½\" in diameter, the bowl is 5 ½\" and 1\" deep and the mug, is 3\" tall and 2 ½\" in diameter.\nWith sizes just right for small hands, this pottery makes a wonderful gift, individually or as a three piece set.\n--amp.product-description.end--\u003e","brand":"EMERSON CREEK POTTERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39675248115795,"sku":"31622","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5307\/products\/mount-vernon-childs-bowl-904421.jpg?v=1681730038"},{"product_id":"continental-army-toy-drum","title":"Continental Army Toy Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis toy drum, inspired by the ones used in the Revolutionary War, is a perfect gift for your history-loving child or for assembling their historical costume. Sure to inspire your little drummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sturdy construction and clear sound make it both an attractive and functional toy. Comes with a string to wear crossbody, and two wooden drumsticks. Features a Bald Eagle seal, with 13 stars to represent the colonies.\u003c!--amp.product-description.start--DRUM, TOY ARMY--amp.product-description.end--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for ages 3 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DESIGN MASTER ASSOCIATES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39916296863827,"sku":"32461","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5307\/products\/continental-army-toy-drum-838170.jpg?v=1723223508"},{"product_id":"mount-vernon-retro-ephemera-puzzle-1000-pieces","title":"Mount Vernon Retro Ephemera Puzzle - 1000 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, the \u003cem\u003eFred W. 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