Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the New Britain Museum of American Art, Jan. 16 to April 11, 2010.
Contents:
Innovations in Shaker architecture and planning / Scott T. Swank -- Equality of the sexes as Shakers' inspired innovation / Glendyne R. Wergland -- Shaker innovation : lifestyle and governance / Stephen J. Paterwic -- Garden seeds / M. Stephen Miller -- Medicinal herbs and preparations / Galen Beale -- Planting perfection : the Shakers as horticultural innovators / Darryl Thompson -- Woodenwares : oval box making at Mount Lebanon, New York / Jarry V. Grant -- Shaker basket making / Martha Wetherbee -- Cooperage / M. Stephen Miller -- Shaker textiles : cloak making / Sharon Duane Koomler -- Shaker chairs / Charles R. Muller -- Fancy goods : poplarware / Richard Dabrowski -- Health and sanitation / M. Stephen Miller -- Retiring rooms / M. Stephen Miller -- The Shakers and the invention of the circular saw : a circular argument / Christian Goodwillie -- Innovation in music and song / Carol Medlicott
