Temple of maple and iron nut and bolt to secure once width is adjusted as desired. End are carved for metal sheathing and points but metal parts have been lost. Also, bone device that slides along dadoes in inner edges to keep temple from pivoting on adjustment bolt is missing. Scribed at adjustment hole locations on top.
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Shaker Museum Temple. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=1653. Accessed on November 18, 2024
