Barrel topper. Comprises wooden board with tapered ends, through which is a threaded shaft; at top shaft is secured into a T-joint with handle grip inserted. Attached to end of shaft is another wooden board with tapered ends and wider depth, but shorter in width. Bolted to each side of upper wooden plank is an iron arm which extend straight, curve slightly, and then curve in toward planks. Wooden portions painted orange.
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Shaker Museum Topper, Barrel. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=23110. Accessed on June 3, 2025
