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Seed Stand

1800–1825
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774
The distinctive splayed peg legs on this stand suggest a date before 1825. Stands such as this are traditionally known to have stood beside looms for holding notions or for sorting seeds.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Seed Stand
  • Maker:
    United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) (American, active ca. 1750–present)
  • Date:
    1800–1825
  • Geography:
    Made in New Lebanon, New York, United States
  • Culture:
    American, Shaker
  • Medium:
    Pine, maple
  • Dimensions:
    24 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. (61.6 x 49.5 x 32.1 cm)
  • Credit Line:
    Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966
  • Object Number:
    66.10.19
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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