Hay Rake, 1825-1835
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Artifact Overview
This rake was common from the 1700s to the 1840s. Two horses dragged the rake over the field, reducing physical labor and time needed to harvest the scythe-cut hay. A farmer or a field hand walked behind holding the two wooden handles to keep the rake's teeth parallel to the ground. The operator stopped periodically and tipped the rake to deposit the hay into windrows.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hay rake
Date Made
1825-1835
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
00.3.16460
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 18 in
Width: 11 in
Length: 43 in
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