Grange Tools, circa 1880
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The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, or simply the Grange, was founded in 1867 to promote social, economic, and political ties among rural people. New members were initiated through a ritual utilizing agricultural iconography -- including a miniature ax, plow, harrow, spade, hoe, pruning knife, and sickle.
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, or simply the Grange, was founded in 1867 to promote social, economic, and political ties among rural people. New members were initiated through a ritual utilizing agricultural iconography -- including a miniature ax, plow, harrow, spade, hoe, pruning knife, and sickle.
Artifact
Presentation piece
Date Made
circa 1880
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.26.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in (Box)
Width: 8 in (Box)
Length: 9.5 in (Box)
Inscriptions
on inside of box lid: JOSEPH SEYMOUR & SON / SILVERSMITHS AND JEWELERS / SYRACUSE, NY P.H.