Shaker CANDLE STAND
Jul 30, 2019
2 minutes
By David Heim
Photo:Dennis Griggs, courtesy Christian Becksvoort
Illustration: Dan Thornton
The Shakers have been a presence in the U.S. since 1774, when the first nine Believers in this religious sect emigrated from England. Industrious and always striving for perfection, the Shakers believed that work was a form of worship. They made things that were practical, efficient, and beautiful.
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