Sewing steps

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) American

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 734

Sewing steps provided a resting place for the feet of Shaker sisters while they were seated during handiwork. The rugged, hand-hooked needlework cover protected the wood finish. This example belonged to A. Rosetta Stephens (1861–1947) who was born in England and emigrated to New Lebanon, New York.

Sewing steps, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present), Pine, American, Shaker

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Sewing steps, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present), Pine, American, Shaker
Sewing steps, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present), Pine, American, Shaker

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