Between-centers turned cherry knob and tenon. The end of the tenon is cut to a rectangular tenon which is mortised through a walnut "finger" that latches or unlatches a door when the knob is turned. This joint is pinned with a 5/32" diameter hickory pin. Knob painted red.
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Shaker Museum Device, Securing. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=21537. Accessed on November 26, 2024
