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Spool Stand

1830–50
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 734

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Spool Stand
  • Maker: United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present)
  • Date: 1830–50
  • Geography: (none assigned) Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American, Shaker
  • Medium: Maple, iron
  • Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1966
  • Object Number: 66.165.3a–s
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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