convergence
concordance

when worlds
of research
collide

Emily Dickinson
The Shakers
Thomas Merton

Shaker Chair No.7 found next to Dickinson’s bed
and, perhaps, another interpretation of Merton’s 
famous statement--

“The peculiar grace of a Shaker chair
is due to the fact that an angel might come and sit on it.”


+ in meetinghouse Miriam Cantor Stone and I explore the relationship between
Merton, Dickinson and The Shakers.  Listen to the podcast,  here.

[quote from Merton’s introduction to Andrew Deming Andrews’ book, ‘Religion in Wood:  A Book of Shaker Furniture']

Visit the Emily Dickinson Museum to view the bedroom and chair. More info HERE!