Note about a neck brace made by Hiram Rude (circa 1838) for the elderly and palsey-stricken Adonijah Jacobs, undated.

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1952.4792.1
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Note about a neck brace made by Hiram Rude (circa 1838) for the elderly and palsey-stricken Adonijah Jacobs, undated.

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Alonzo G. Hollister (1830 1911): Historical notes, statistics and biographical information by Alonzo G. Hollister, circa 1900 1910

Historical notes

A side chair with a curved iron bar situated above the top back slat and attached to the tops of the back rails sold at auction in 1983. It is believed to be the chair referenced in Brother Alonzo's note. The chair is still privately owned.

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B161-F005_001

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Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon. Note about a neck brace made by Hiram Rude (circa 1838) for the elderly and palsey-stricken Adonijah Jacobs, undated.. https://shakerml.org/archive/?id=376. Accessed on September 25, 2024

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Hollister, Alonzo Giles

1824-1911

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