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The first important shingle fragment, or really set of fragments, that were collected had been originally installed in the valleys of the Madison-era roof.  Because the sides of these shingles were cut into angled, pie-like shapes, the Restoration Team knew that the valley shingles were “swept” or laid in a gentle curve as they rounded the hip.

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One of the ca. 1797 shingle fragments that was installed on the hip of Montpelier's roof in ca. 1797.