Shaker Library

Established 1882 by Elder Otis Sawyer

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Shaker Manuscripts in the Shaker Library at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Maine. Copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake Inc.
Shaker Photo Album, Collection/copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.
Shaker Gift Drawing. Collection/copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.
Brother Delmer Wilson, self portrait in workshop with carriers. Collection/copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.
Village Drawing, detail. Collection/copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.
Shaker Manuscripts in the Shaker Library at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Maine. Copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake Inc.
Village Drawing, detail. Collection/copyright United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.
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