Maple uprights are drilled through to support eight between-centers turned ash rungs. Uprights are uniform thickness but taper in width from 3 1/8" to 2" from bottom to top. Rung diameter is 7/8". Ladder width tapers from 17 3/4" to 9 1/2" from bottom to top. Ladder originally painted dark color.
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Shaker Museum Ladder, Orchard. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=21508. Accessed on September 25, 2024
