Shaker Seed Box
Name/Title
Shaker Seed BoxEntry/Object ID
R-523Tags
ShakersDescription
Wooden Shaker seed box, painted and labeled “Shaker Seeds; Genuine Garden”. Partitioned in six spaces across.Context
The growing and selling of vegetable seeds was one of the important Shaker industries. Much of the area behind the Shaker Historical Society was devoted to the growing of vegetables for this purpose. The Shakers were the first to package seeds for sale in small envelopes, such as those included with the seed box.Collection
Permanent CollectionCategory
Farm Equipment