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This article contains a list of inventions by the Shakers, officially known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearance.Founded in the 18th century, the Shakers, a celibate sect who lived a communal lifestyle, were known for their many innovative creations in varied fields including agriculture, furniture, housework, and medicine.
The Gift to Be Simple: Songs, Dances & Rituals of the American Shakers. Dover Publications, NY. 1940. Emlen, Robert P. "The Shaker Dance Prints." Imprint: Journal of the American Historical Print Collectors Society. Volume 17.2 (Autumn 1992): 14–26. Goodwillie, Christian. Shaker Songs: A Celebration of Peace, Harmony, and Simplicity. New York ...
Sarah "Tabitha" Babbitt (December 9, 1779 - December 10, 1853) was a Shaker credited as a tool maker and inventor. Inventions attributed to her by the Shakers include the circular saw, the spinning wheel head, and false teeth. She became a member of the Harvard Shaker community in 1793.
Levi Shaw was able to build a large Shaker style barn on the site, which stood next to state Route 79 until the early years of the 21st century. He was able to make the farm a going venture.
Visiting Utopian Communities: A Guide to the Shakers, Moravians, and Others. U. of South Carolina Press, 1998. 230 pp. Kelly, Andrew. Kentucky by Design: The Decorative Arts and American Culture, with an Emphasis on the Shaker Communities at Pleasant Hill and South Union. University Press of Kentucky, 2015. ISBN 978-0-8131-5567-8; Murray, John E.
From the first Apple computer to the COVID-19 vaccine, here are the most revolutionary inventions that were born in the U.S.A. in the past half-century.
Shaker inventions (5 P) Sports originating in the United States (2 C, 64 P) T. Taser (18 P) Inventions by Nikola Tesla (1 C, 15 P) V. ... Pages in category "American ...
Pages in category "Shaker inventions" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * List of Shaker ...