North American readers may be interested in a current exhibition at New York State Museum showing the Shakers enormous influence on North American culture.
The Shakers were radical in their attitudes toward equality. (Shaker Heritage Society)
In the 1770s, the Shakers launched a revolution parallel to that of the North American colonists against British rule. As they sought religious freedom, Shakers’ spiritual beliefs and communal lifestyle set them in opposition to society. Later their product innovations and marketing skill seemed ‘revolutionary’ to the outside world.
Shaker Meeting House, Hancock, Berkshire County, MA.
The Shakers, America’s Quiet Revolutionaries runs until the 6th of March, 2016.
Jack Plane
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The Shakers were a special breed.
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Judging by the appearance of the bloke in the top right of the above image, they were, at least, a tolerant lot.
JP
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Jerry Springer isn’t it?
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I thought they didn’t breed at all…
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Touche !
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Another North American furniture exhibition, just opened – http://pem.org/exhibitions/166-in_plain_sight_discovering_the_furniture_of_nathaniel_gould
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Kind of ironic that I am first hearing about this exhibit here since it is in my backyard! Worth the trip from anywhere.
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My favorite museum. They don’t get upset about us getting up close and personal with the furniture.
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As the only known furniture form that’s uniquely American, i have always admired the flawless, really stunning workmanship as well as their design.
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