Rail, Peg

Section of peg rail

Object ID:
1981.19369.1
Community:
,
Makers
Shaker
Description

Section of peg rail, originally with seven pegs. Rail is white pine, 3/4" x 2 15/16" cross-section, with one end tapered, and other end has projection. Pegs (two original) are birch with 1/2" diameter tenons. A replacement peg with threaded tenon (also birch) has been jammed into hole at one end. Rail edges rounded over. Rail painted red. Pegs are natural.

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