“Many Good Spirits and Angels”: Shaker Material Culture, Education, and Spiritualism
Learn about a sampler worked by Hannah Quance of the Enfield, Connecticut, Shaker community in 1842. Made during the Era of Manifestations, it records biographical information and an extraordinary spiritual vision, raising questions about the uses and display of Shaker samplers and their role in Shaker female education. Comparison to other surviving examples will provide context for evaluating the materials, design, construction, and content. Presented by Julia Greiner, 2025 Woody curatorial intern. Registration required. Free.