Everything the Shakers made was simple in design, pure in form, and perfect in construction, reflecting their beliefs about life. "A Shaker's Dozen" celebrates the functional beauty of Shaker crafts as it leads young readers on an engaging journey through the numbers one to twelve. From Shaker brooms to homemade fruit pies and sturdy wooden tools, "A Shaker's Dozen" combines color photographs and a simple text to illuminate Shaker life, while captions offer more detailed information on the various objects. With an enlightening afterword on Shaker history, this book offers a vibrant snapshot of an important American craft tradition.
- ISBN10 0811822990
- ISBN13 9780811822992
- Publish Date 1 July 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 2 July 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chronicle Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 40
- Language English