The Shakers hung their peg rails in all types of buildings—dwellings, meetinghouses, workshops, schoolhouses, and more. They were traditionally hung around the entire room and could be used to hold any number of things. Scroll through the images to see photos of peg rails in a variety of buildings from Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Ministry Shop
Ministry Shop
Brick Dwelling
Brick Dwelling
Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop
Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop
Laundry and Machine Shop
Ministry Shop
Brick Dwelling
Garden and Tool Shed
Ministry Shop
Brethren's Shop
Brethren's Shop
Brethren's Shop
Brick Dwelling
Brick Dwelling
Brick Dwelling
Brick Dwelling
Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop