A Whole Lotta Shaker Goin' On

Shaker Sewing Desk

By jsjardin, member Apr 23, 2009

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Reproduction of 1870-1880 Shaker Sewing Desk by Elder Henry Green of Alfred, Maine. This desk took 3 months to build, entered in the 2008 Florida State Fair Fine Furniture Competition, won first place in class and best of show.

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bowmkr | May 29, 2009 05:30pm | #1
is that a water finnish on the main body? looks hand rubbed. very nice work and I like the contrast in woods used!JS concgratulations on a well diserved first place!

Kevin

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