Hay Hook, circa 1850
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Artifact Overview
Loose hay becomes compressed over time when stored in stacks or in a barn's haymow. Nineteenth-century farmers used this harpoon-like tool to open up this compacted material and access the nutritious livestock feed.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hay hook
Date Made
circa 1850
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
67.32.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: 38.75 in
Inscriptions
carved in hand grip: H.T.
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