The Shakers were probably best known for their celibacy and industriousness. Single men and women did not marry. Married. Couples who joined the religion had to live apart. In the, shaker community males and females lived in separate communal. Houses.
They had strict rules regarding behavior between, the sexes such as never shaking hands or touching each other in. Any way. They ate worked,,And slept in separate quarters. When conversation between a man and a woman was necessary it was, done in the company of. Others. At their almost daily meetings for conversation and singing males and, females sat opposite each other. Even when. They danced and whirled around, during worship men and women always kept their distance.
As might be expected the Shaker,, Style of dressing, was modest,, simple and plain and their clothes were dark in color. The women combed their hair back under a cap and wore long dresses. With a cloth that covered the chest. Men wore dark pants and simple coats. Bright or attractive clothing was out of the. Question for these celibate people.
"Put your hands to work and your hearts to God," said Ann Lee to her followers.Those words were taken seriously by the Shakers who were, very hardworking people. In order to, be self-sufficient the. Shakers grew their, own food wove their own cloth and made, their, own tools utensils and handicrafts, They, made chairs,. Buttons tubs baskets,,,,,, smoking pipes pens brooms brushes hats shoes and,,, hand-woven coats. Although simple, and plainThese things were of the, highest quality and the Shakers soon became famous for their superior products.
Not only were. The, Shakers industrious but they were creative and inventive as well. Their long list of inventions and improvements includes. Such items as the flat broom the clothespin the, common, first garden seeds packaged in paper and machines, such as an improved. Washing, machineA, revolving oven and a wood-burning stove.
Although it may seem that Shaker life was all rules work and worship their,,,, Lives were not without joy. They spent pleasant hours gathering berries and picking fruit walking in the woods taking,,, Carriage rides and laughing, together-in, separate groups of course.
Over, the yearsThe original Shaker community in New York expanded to 24 communities scattered among eight states in the eastern United. States. Many people were attracted to their peaceful ways, and clean crime - free villages. Eventually the Shakers paid a. Price for their traditions, and beliefs their numbers eventually dwindled to a very, Today few.Their villages are museums and their handicrafts are items for collectors. Nevertheless the Shakers, will not be, forgotten. Their search for a perfect existence where everyone was equal and lived in harmony is recorded in American history. The. Shakers will be remembered for their many fine products and inventions and for the contribution they made to society.
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