Shaker Oval Boxes, size 0-8.

#3 Shaker oval boxes on left and broad boxes on right.

Collection of Shaker oval boxes and carriers.


Whoever joins the Shakers with the expectation of relaxation from toil, will be greatly mistaken, since they deem it an indispensable duty to have every moment of time profitably employed. The little portions of leisure which the females have, are spent in knitting—each one having a basket of knitting-work for a constant companion. From "A Lowell Mill Worker Visits the Shakers"