Gather Up The Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection

Faith and Edward Deming Andrews were among the first to recognize the unique contributions of the Shakers to American culture. The story of how the Andrews’ acquired and eventually disposed of their collection is a fascinating tale of intrigue, promises made and broken, relationships, friendships, ethics, passion and scholarship.

Rare items, including many never before exhibited, will showcase the depth of the Andrews Collection. From the 1920s through the 1960s, the Andrews actively pursued
Shaker objects, collecting mainly from the Shakers themselves. Their efforts resulted in numerous publications, nearly all of which were pioneering scholarly works that examined multiple facets of Shaker life and launched the field of Shaker studies.

Perhaps their primary legacy is two major collections of Shaker materials. These collections, consisting of Shaker manuscripts, printed works, visual art, furniture, textiles, and craft, comprise the most comprehensive collection of Shaker materials ever assembled.

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• Upcoming Exhibitions

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