Polly Collins

Polly Collins was born in Cambridge, New York. Her family moved to Massachusetts in 1820 and joined the Hancock Shaker Village. Collins remained a member, or believer, of the Shakers throughout the remainder of her lifetime. She took care of young girls at the community during part of her time there. File:1830 Brick Dwelling at Hancock Shaker Village.jpg|The Brick Dwelling for the Church Family at Hancock Shaker Village, where Polly Collins lived ==Gift drawings==

Between 1841 and 1859, Collins made 16 watercolor "gift drawings" as the result of spiritual revelations during the Shaker's Era of Manifestations. ==References==