Haying on the Meadows, Northfield, Massachusetts, circa 1900
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Oxen were the main source of power on many American farms before the development of portable steam and internal combustion engines. Farmers making hay might use oxen to haul loaded wagons (as shown here) or other haying equipment including mowers, rakes, tedders, and loaders. Using specially designed treadmills, oxen could also power presses and operate hay forks.
Oxen were the main source of power on many American farms before the development of portable steam and internal combustion engines. Farmers making hay might use oxen to haul loaded wagons (as shown here) or other haying equipment including mowers, rakes, tedders, and loaders. Using specially designed treadmills, oxen could also power presses and operate hay forks.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1900
Subject Date
circa 1900
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
37.102.P.013675
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9.125 in
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