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At The Eastern Door has grown into a collective group of some of the finest craftsmen and artists in North America dedicated to well researched and documented reproduction material culture of the 18th century.

07/05/2026

When history and tradition blend together seamlessly

Tomorrow is our last day here at Old Fort Niagara. It’s been yet another amazing event that has surpassed our expectatio...
07/05/2026

Tomorrow is our last day here at Old Fort Niagara. It’s been yet another amazing event that has surpassed our expectations in the number of you that have showed up to say hi and do your premium shopping. There are still a few staple items remaining including pins, assorted sleeve buttons, iconographic rings, and shirt buckles. The mirrors and drinking kettles are completely sold out, so if you missed those, shoot us a message and I’ll get you on the list for first dibs on the next batch.

Another item being added to the list that wasn’t represented in yesterday’s preview are our revisited trade mirrors and ...
07/02/2026

Another item being added to the list that wasn’t represented in yesterday’s preview are our revisited trade mirrors and a few fire steels in several historic patterns. It’s been a few years since we made these and many of you have been asking for them specifically. The smaller of the two mirrors is accurate to the original early example from Michigan. Given the research we’ve done, a slightly larger version was deemed accurate and an appropriate addition to the lineup. The small mirror measures 5.25”x2” and the larger 6.125”x2.5”. These mirrors are set in pine frames and properly glazed for security and durability. Initial sales will be this weekend at Niagara while supplies last and a second run will begin mid-July.

It’s that time of year again and the F&I weekend at Old Fort Niagara is this weekend. As is customary, this is a preview...
07/01/2026

It’s that time of year again and the F&I weekend at Old Fort Niagara is this weekend. As is customary, this is a preview for those of you attending. We work tirelessly acquiring and processing high quality materials, laboring and crafting the absolute finest in research based reproductions for our biggest event of the year. What you won’t find here are “close enough”, shortcuts, incomplete renditions, or synthetic fibers like polyester or artificial sinew. Just a reminder, must attend to purchase any of what’s shown here.

Two of our favorite styles of sleeve-button (cufflinks) back in production ahead of the Niagara weekend. If you’re not a...
06/02/2026

Two of our favorite styles of sleeve-button (cufflinks) back in production ahead of the Niagara weekend. If you’re not attending, this is your chance to pick up a set while supplies last. The octagons are a faithful reproduction of the Fort Dobbs archeological example ($55 per complete set) and the blue paste examples are from our personal archeological and ethnographic collections which are now in limited supply ($65 per complete set) shipping is included. Contact us for more details on ordering.

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Here we have Neal Hurst of Colonial Williamsburg expertly illustrating the summer dress for a man in the 1770’s, includi...
05/06/2026

Here we have Neal Hurst of Colonial Williamsburg expertly illustrating the summer dress for a man in the 1770’s, including a cameo appearance of our Tallio sleevebuttons (cufflinks). https://youtube.com/shorts/yx1X9OPYgKQ?si=PertaMFb5nvIPmoz

For those interested, they are currently priced at $50 per complete set plus shipping. Contact via PM for ordering.

In addition to Virginia, these specific pattern of sleevebuttons are commonly found in an archeological context throughout the former colonies and frontier areas including NY, NJ, PA, RI, MA, CT, VT, WV, GA, NC, SC, OH, IN, IL, MI, and WI. Sleevebuttons have been proven time and again to not be a “wealthy” accessory as some might suggest, but rather an accessory in common usage across many demographics whether you were indigenous, enslaved, country, or metropolitan.

As can be expected of all of our premium products, there is no “make do” and no cutting corners. It is still our commitment to history and our customer base to continue our refusal of compromising quality for the convenience of store bought findings and parts. Everything is produced in house according to well researched historical precedent. Thank you all for your continued support

Another iconographic ring from the archives back in production and as you can always expect, a faithful copy of the orig...
05/01/2026

Another iconographic ring from the archives back in production and as you can always expect, a faithful copy of the original 1745-1775 ring. Many years ago, a version of this ring was produced by Chuck Leonard for those who remember him and enough time has passed that this needed to be revisited.

$25 plus shipping
Please send direct messages to place an order or make inquiries.

****Please include your ring size in your initial correspondence.

History: The original was found at the Oneida town of Onaquaga near Windsor NY. This substantial town was initially established as an Oneida settlement by those seeking an alternative to the power politics of Kanawalohale and Old Oneida. However, from the end of the 17th century onwards it became an immigration destination for displaced Indians from a wide range of tribes. The Tuscaroras settled at Onaquaga in the early 18th century, and in the decades before the Revolution they were joined by Stockbridge Indians, Delawares, Shawnees, Miamis, Tutelos, Nanticokes, and others. The relationship between this town and the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Six Nations was a symbiotic one: displaced peoples gained a home, and the Haudenosaunee bolstered their southern buffer zone against colonial encroachment. Between 1743 and 1775, Onaquaga was evangelized by missionaries from the New England Company (NEC), including Elihu Spencer, Gideon Hawley.

Reading material: Andrews, Edward E. Native Apostles: Black and Indian Missionaries in the British Atlantic World. Cambridge: Harvard University Press 2013. Calloway, Colin G. The American Revolution in Indian Country: Crisis and Diversity in Native American Communities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1995. Accessed via GoogleBooks. Love, Deloss. Samson Occom and the Christian Indians of New England. Pilgrim Press 1899. Silverman, David J. Red Brethren: The Brothertown and Stockbridge Indians and the Problem of Race in Early America. Ithaca: Cornell University Press 2010.

While going through research photos on my devices going back to my trip to Tippecanoe County Historical Association in 2...
04/03/2026

While going through research photos on my devices going back to my trip to Tippecanoe County Historical Association in 2022, I came across a rather unusual iconographic “Jesuit” ring associated with Ouiatenon that I will be making on a limited basis. As should be expected, this is a faithful copy of the original. The fleur de lis is not a typical iconographic device found on these rings which makes it even more unique in the material culture of that region. There are a number of sizes on hand however as we continue to prepare for the upcoming season, it will not be a problem to add your size to the production run if you select to order.

$25 each, plus shipping
International shipping available, price on request. DM for details

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