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Armchair

Production arm chair attributed to Sister Lillian Barlow or Brother William Perkins, Second Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

1927-1940

Object ID:
1992.1.45
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Makers
Shaker
Description

Perkins-Barlow era production chair, possibly a #5. Maple with rush seat; wire nails pin all mortise and tenon joints. Natural finish, which appears to be original to the chair. Rush seat is poorly woven; possibly original to chair.

New York Mount Lebanon Second Family

New York Mount Lebanon Second Family

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Shaker Museum Armchair. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=1227. Accessed on April 18, 2024

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Shane Rothe

Curatorial Associate

Shane Rothe (they/them) joined Shaker Museum in July 2023, working with independent curator Maggie Taft on an exhibition for the new museum space in Chatham. Shane is an artist as well as a curator and continues to create in the mediums of painting, sculpture, writing, and performance. Shane holds a BFA from CalArts and an MA in art history and curatorial studies from the University of Chicago.