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Ruggles, Nourse & Mason Plow, circa 1850

THF110022 / Ruggles, Nourse & Mason Plow, circa 1850
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Plow (Agricultural equipment)

Date Made

circa 1850

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.16764

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast iron

Dimensions

Length: 61 in
Width: 16.5 in

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