Shoulder stick or forepart iron. The body of the stick's edges are shaved narrowing the middle of the stick. The ends of the stick are cut down to create the forepart irons. These two irons are different sizes. One is 1 1/16" wide and 3/4" long with a protruding piece of wood 3/16" wide and 9/16" tall. The other end is 1" long by 1/2" wide with a protruding piece of wood 1/8" wide and 1/2" tall.
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Shaker Museum Tool, Shoemaker's . https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=4908. Accessed on April 20, 2024
Curatorial Associate
Shane Rothe (they/them) joined Shaker Museum in July 2023, working with independent curator Maggie Taft on an exhibition for the new museum space in Chatham. Shane is an artist as well as a curator and continues to create in the mediums of painting, sculpture, writing, and performance. Shane holds a BFA from CalArts and an MA in art history and curatorial studies from the University of Chicago.
