Wedge cut from a block of cherry. One side of the wedge is tapered and slightly convex.
The history or use of this piece was not given by the Shakers, from whom it was acquired, but it may have been used as a door stop or as a wedge for splitting wood.
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Shaker Museum Artifact, Unidentified. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=1766. Accessed on September 24, 2024
