Extremely weathered fence post from a three-rail post and rail fence. Probably made of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). Three mortises with rounded ends, roughly 2" x 9", are cut through the post to accept the rails.
Reportedly from the fence at the feast ground of Tyringham, MA.
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Shaker Museum Post, Fence. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=24664. Accessed on September 23, 2024
