Neckerchief
Medium
Cotton, woven
Dimensions
32 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (81.9 x 81.9 cm)
Classification
Neckerchief
Culture
American, Shaker
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. G. James Fawcett, in memory of John S. Rudd, 1985
Accession Number
1985.40.5
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of the Shakers with this exquisite *Neckerchief*, crafted around 1868 by members of the United Society ofievers in Christ’s Secondaring, a devout American religious community founded in the 18th. Measuring a perfect square at 32¼ x 32¼ inches, this woven cotton piece was designed for practical use—draped around the neck warmth or modesty—reflecting the Shakers' commitment to simplicity and utility in everyday life. Now housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it stands as a testament to their self-sufficient communities in places like New Lebanon, New York....