The following listing is for a great, rare size Shaker wooden rug beater. This is the typical Shaker form, with one continuous bentwood piece attached to a wooden handle. There are traces of the label on this, although I can't make out any words on it. The handle is wonderfully done, with one side of the 'finial' portion deliberately made flat to facilitate hanging. There are traces of material with which the bentwood whip part was covered at one time. This is in really good condition, with excellent patina. It measures approximately 27" long, making it a very diminutive size, rarely seen. This was purchased from a well known Shaker dealer/collector/lecturer some time ago, and has been in my collection for years.