Many of the items that colonists used in day-to-day life were either brought from Europe or based on tools they had used in their old lives. And while some remnants of the colonial era remain a part of our collective memory, many lesser-known items have faded into obscurity.

5 Common Items From Colonial America You've Never Heard Of

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M any of the items that colonists used in day-to-day life were either brought from Europe or based on tools they had used in their old lives. And while some remnants of the colonial era remain a part of our collective memory, many lesser-known items have faded into obscurity.

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