| Description |
xiv, 226 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
| Note |
Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the New Britain Museum of American Art, Jan. 16 to April 11, 2010. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-216) and index. |
| Contents |
Innovations in Shaker architecture and planning / Scott T. Swank -- Equality of the sexes as Shakers' inspired innovation / Glendyne R. Wergland -- Shaker innovation : lifestyle and governance / Stephen J. Paterwic -- Garden seeds / M. Stephen Miller -- Medicinal herbs and preparations / Galen Beale -- Planting perfection : the Shakers as horticultural innovators / Darryl Thompson -- Woodenwares : oval box making at Mount Lebanon, New York / Jarry V. Grant -- Shaker basket making / Martha Wetherbee -- Cooperage / M. Stephen Miller -- Shaker textiles : cloak making / Sharon Duane Koomler -- Shaker chairs / Charles R. Muller -- Fancy goods : poplarware / Richard Dabrowski -- Health and sanitation / M. Stephen Miller -- Retiring rooms / M. Stephen Miller -- The Shakers and the invention of the circular saw : a circular argument / Christian Goodwillie -- Innovation in music and song / Carol Medlicott. |
| Subject |
Shakers -- Industries -- United States -- Exhibitions.
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Shaker decorative arts -- Exhibitions.
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Shaker furniture -- Exhibitions.
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Shaker art -- Exhibitions.
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| Added Author |
Miller, M. Stephen.
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New Britain Museum of American Art.
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| ISBN |
9781584658504 |
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1584658509 |
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