Prairie Breaking Plow, circa 1860
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Artifact Overview
The thick, root-bound sod of the American prairies was too tough for regular plows. Huge steel plows, drawn by many oxen, were specially developed to break through the unplowed prairie soils. This is a smaller version of those sod-busting plows, made possible by improved casting techniques which made the plow share smoother and easier to pull through the soil.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plow (Agricultural equipment)
Date Made
circa 1860
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
00.119.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Iron (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: 26 in
Length: 134 in
Inscriptions
S.C.P. CO./AE-2
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