The House

        
Implements of iron and wood were         Windows with glass were large and
typical of the colonial household.       numerous, indicative of a well
Wood was plentiful and iron              to do household.  Floors were wide
durable.                                 pine planck.  A gun would be
                                         part of every household.

    
Colonists enjoyed numerous games        The Herkimer home had a fireplace in
including checkers, cards, and          every room.  Pewter products were widely
dominoes.  Clay pipes for tobacco       used throughout the colonies. 
smoking were also common.