Museums & GalleriesUpper East Side
Simple Gifts: Shaker at The Met
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Description
The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers, are best known for the simplicity of their apparel, furniture and architecture. Simple Gifts focuses on The Met's collection of Shaker furniture and textiles and explores the ongoing impact of the Shakers on modern design and performance. The exhibit is accompanied by a video projection of Martha Graham performing Appalachian Spring, choreographed to Aaron Copland's score.
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Features
Type
Decorative & Folk Art
Museums
International Collections
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Adaptive Activities
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity
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