A Presentation and Demonstration by Sharon Mehrman

One of Historic Northampton’s most prized artifacts is the Sarah Strong chest, which we believe was made in Northampton about 1700.  Professional woodworker Sharon Mehrman will describe how she painstakingly constructed a 7/8 scale replica of a circa 1700 Hadley-type chest. Mehrman will demonstrate some of the historic woodworking techniques she used, and discuss what she has learned about early American joinery by making the replica.