Prouty & Mears Plow, circa 1845

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Plow (Agricultural equipment)

Date Made

circa 1845

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.16765

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast iron

Dimensions

Length: 60 in

Inscriptions

PROUTY AND MEARS PATENT BOSTON / 22
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