Insightful analysis, previously unavailable material, 116 illustrations. Emphasizes traditional Shaker crafts and industries.

Work and Worship Among the Shakers

History

Andrews, Edward Deming

Andrews, Faith

Americas

Dover Publications

Excellent work by noted authority examines the unique quality of Shaker craftsmanship. Fascinating discussions of sect's origins, their communal villages, deeply religious faith,and other aspects of Shaker life accompany 83 photographs revealing the quiet refinement and functional perfection of Shaker chairs, rockers, candle holders, and many other examples of the sect's handiwork.

Masterpieces of Shaker Furniture

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Charlottesville, VA. 1969 first edition. University Press of Virginia. 4to hardcover. 138p. Many illus, a few of which are color plates. Ex-library with all usual library marks. Book text is Fine and clean. DJ is Good plus, no tears, no chips on dj but some wrinkling and toned spot where spine label once was affixed.

Visions of the heavenly sphere;: A study in Shaker religious art

Arts & Photography

Religious

Published for the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum [by] the University Press of Virginia

Edward Deming Andrews was a foremost authority on the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, or the Shakers.

The community industries of the Shakers (The American utopian adventure)

Porcupine Press

New York State Museum Handbook 15.

The community industries of the Shakers

Emporium Publications

The Community Industries of the Shakers

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Literary Licensing, LLC

The Gift to Be Simple: Songs, Dances and Rituals of the American Shakers

Biographies & Memoirs

Landor Pr

The Gift to be Simple- SONGS, DANCES AND RITUALS OF THE AMERICAN SHAKERS by EDWARD D. ANDREWS. Contents include: Introduction ., 3 I. Songs and Rituals .......... 9 Texts Illustrating Various Types of Shaker Songs II. Tunes and Music 83 A Collection o Tunes with Texts III. Dances 143 IV. Post Script 158 Selected References 160 Index of First Lines of Songs ........ 165 Index of Tunes and Songs with Melodic Accompaniment . . 169 vii ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Shakers near Lebanon, State of New York . . . Frontispiece lithograph by A. Imbcrt, New York, c, 1830. FACING PAGE 2. Shaker meeting-houses .......... 20 Wood-cut by Benson Lossing. 1857. 3. Title-page of Millennial Praises 36 Printed at Hancock by Josiah TaUcott, Junior. 1813. 4. Page from manuscript hymnal Simple Gifts .... 36 . Song-book of Mary Hazzard. New Lebanon, 1847. 5. Ritual song in manuscript ......... 36 From, a hymnal dating from 1837. New Lebanon community. 6. A leaf from the tree of songs 36 From the manuscript hymnal of Mary Hazzard. New Lebanon, 1839. 7. Mountain meeting .......... 52 Wood-cut from David Lamsons f Two Years among the Shakers. West Bolyston, 1848. 8. Singing meeting 52 Wood-engraving by Joseph Becker. 1885. 9. Welcome song written in four-shape notation .... 68 From manuscript hymnal of George DeWitt. New Lebanon, 1822. 10. Title-page of Isaac Youngs Rules of Music 68 Printed at New Lebanon, 1843. ii and na. Letter-notes and dance tunes from Youngs manual . . 68 ILLUSTRATIONS Contin ued FACING PAGE 12. Song printed in letter-notes . 68 From A Sacred Repository of Anthems and Hymns. Canterbury, 1852. 13. More Love 84 Leaflet song, Canterbury, c. 1871. 14 Square-order dance .......... 84 Wood-engraving by Benson Lossing, 1857. From Harpers New Monthly Magazine. 15. Sacred march 100 Wood-engraving by A. Boyd Houghton, 1870. From The London Graphic. 16. Circular dance 100 Wood-engraving from Leslies Popular Monthly, 1885. Probably by Joseph Becker. 17. Promiscuous dance 116 Wood-engraving by A. Boyd Houghton, 1870,

Shaker Furniture - The Craftsmanship Of An American Communal Sect

This early work is a fascinating read for amateur and professional antiquarians, thoroughly recommended for use as a reference on shaker furniture. Forty-seven full page plates with descriptions follow a lengthy introduction on all aspects of Shaker craftsmanship. Contents Include: Preface; Shaker Chronology; Introduction - Shaker Craftsmanship, Its Cultural background; Shaker Furniture, Its Essential Character; the Craftsmen of the Sect; Shaker Houses and Shops; Conclusion; The Plates - Descriptions; Tables, Chairs and Benches; Stands; Case-Furniture; Sewing Stands; Writing-Desks; Beds and Cots; Clocks; Oval Boxes, Small Cabinetwork and Woodenware; Shop Furniture; Appendices - The Shaker Chair Industry; Notes on Benjamin and Isaac Youngs, Shaker Clockmakers; Notes on Construction, Materials and Finishes; Bibliography; and Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Shaker Furniture - The Craftsmanship of an American Communal Sect

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