THE SHAKER, Shakers, Albany County, New York, June, 1872

• Scarce publication

This title is: "Published Monthly, by and Under the Direction of the Mt. Lebanon Bishopric" as noted in the masthead. It is for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
Much religious content as might be expected with the front page entirely taken up with: "Shaker Societies - Their Purpose and Maintenance".
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

Background: In 1872, the Shaker community published a monthly periodical titled The Shaker, serving as their official publication during that time. This journal, produced by the Mount Lebanon Bishopric, featured articles on theology, communal life, agriculture, and included contributions from various Shaker communities.