Shaker High Chair
Name/Title
Shaker High ChairEntry/Object ID
76-26.3Tags
Shakers, North Union ShakersDescription
Shaker high chair from North Union.Context
Although the Shakers were celibate, there were a number of children in each colony. They usually came along with their parents at the time the parents entered the colony. In addition, the Shakers took in many orphans, creating the first real orphanages in this country.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Notes
Donated by Helen R. Bretschneider in 1976Furniture Details
Furniture Type
ChairMade/Created
Manufacturer
North Union Shaker VillagePlace
Township
Warrensville TownshipCounty
Cuyahoga CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United StatesOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
26-76.3
1976.116.2.6