[Shakers]: CHERRIES - Shaker Stencil Print, ca. 1880

[Shakers]: CHERRIES - Shaker Stencil Print, ca. 1880

[Shakers] CHERRIES - Shaker Stencil Print, ca. 1880 Simple, fragile, beautiful: an original 19th century red stencil print with delicate filigree design, presumably for a package or display of cherries.  Provenance: Likely Catherine Hall (Harvard Commune, 1813-1890, contained in a manuscript Shaker notebook ca. 1880); Raymond Adams (1898-1987, noted Thoreau scholar and collector, founder of the Thoreau Society); by descent. 5.75 x 1.4 inches. Irregularly trimmed, slight toning along left edge, else fine. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Shaker food was the same as that of all American pioneers, but ultimately it rose above mere survival to enrich the rest of the country with seeds that they raised, packaged and sold; produce that they improved; the best fruit from trees that the communities developed. They were pioneers in developing the canning process to put up what they couldn't eat, and they turned their herbs into helpful medicines as well as dried them for the kitchen. In time, the Shakers became famous for their quality and integrity.The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, known more widely as the Shakers, are a Christian sect founded in England during the mid-1700s.  The name "Shaker" comes from "Shaking Quakers," an insult coined to mock the way Shakers use their bodies during worship, whether shaking, shouting, dancing, whirling, or speaking in tongues.  The movement peaked in the 19th century, with 18 major communities as well as numerous smaller ones throughout the United States. Towards the end of the 19th century, the movement tapered out, as members died off and new converts slowed.  Shakers practice celibacy, which undoubtedly did not help matters.  Only one active Shaker community still exists in the United States, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine.  As of 2021, the village had three members. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

Simple, fragile, beautiful: an original 19th century red stencil print with delicate filigree design, presumably for a package or display of cherries.  Provenance: Likely Catherine Hall (Harvard Commune, 1813-1890, contained in a manuscript Shaker notebook ca. 1880); Raymond Adams (1898-1987, noted Thoreau scholar and collector, founder of the Thoreau Society); by descent. 5.75 x 1.4 inches. Irregularly trimmed, slight toning along left edge, else fine. 

The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, known more widely as the Shakers, are a Christian sect founded in England during the mid-1700s.  The name "Shaker" comes from "Shaking Quakers," an insult coined to mock the way Shakers use their bodies during worship, whether shaking, shouting, dancing, whirling, or speaking in tongues.  The movement peaked in the 19th century, with 18 major communities as well as numerous smaller ones throughout the United States. Towards the end of the 19th century, the movement tapered out, as members died off and new converts slowed.  Shakers practice celibacy, which undoubtedly did not help matters.  Only one active Shaker community still exists in the United States, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine.  As of 2021, the village had three members.