Shaker Oval Box with Inscription

Object/Artifact

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Shaker Historical Society

Name/Title

Shaker Oval Box with Inscription

Entry/Object ID

R-947

Tags

Shakers, North Union Shakers

Description

Oval Shaker box with maple sides and pine cover. Two fingers. Pencil inscription inside lid.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Tools/Equipment

Acquisition

Notes

Donated by Doris Klaus in 1967

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Inside of lid

Transcription

“A present to Eldress Arabella from the first order, New Lebanon, 1860. With much gospel love and affection, J.S.P.” (Believed to be James S. Prescott, Elder of North Union)

Location

Location

Room

Shaker Bedroom

Building

Shaker Historical Society

Category

Exhibit

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

James S. Prescott, North Union Shaker Village

Related Publications

Publication

The Shaker Heritage

Notes

Page 28