Grindstone

Object ID:
1952.6052.1
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Makers
Shaker
Description

Grindstone. Large circular sandstone disk with iron brackets through stone which connects stone to crank arm and wooden disk. Bottom half of stone sits in trough-like frame; sides of trough are painted red. Two boards extend from bottom of trough angled down toward center. Trough is supported by angled wood braces.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

Do you have information you'd like to share?

CONTACT US

Shaker Museum updates records with information as it becomes available.

Copyright of this artwork Citation rules

Citation rules

Shaker Museum Grindstone. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=23124. Accessed on September 20, 2024

We are dedicated to making the cultural heritage of the Shakers available to the public for free.

DONATE