Home Writing Desk, 1883, Elder Henry Green (1844-1931), Alfred, Maine, Butternut, maple; varnish finish, 32″ x 15 ¾” x 62″, Collection of the United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake. Photo by Alan LaValle Writing Desk, 1883, Elder Henry Green (1844-1931), Alfred, Maine, Butternut, maple; varnish finish, 32" x 15 ¾" x 62", Collection of the United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake. Photo by Alan LaValle

Writing Desk, 1883, Elder Henry Green (1844-1931), Alfred, Maine, Butternut, maple; varnish finish, 32″ x 15 ¾” x 62″, Collection of the United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake. Photo by Alan LaValle

Chairs, c. 1850, Mount Lebanon, New York, Birch, maple, cane, pewter, 42” x 18 ½” x 14 1/4, Collection of the Shaker Museum l Mount Lebanon, New Lebanon, New York, 1950. 213.1, Photo by Michael Fredericks.
Brethrens’ Meeting Uniform, c.1870 Elder Otis Sawyer (1815-1884) with shirt of Brother Ransom Gillman (1819-1886), Wool hat, coat, vest, pants; suede and wool boots; cotton shirt; wood and ivory walking stick, Collection of the United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc. Photo by Alan LaValle