New York Dutch or Hog Plow, circa 1780
THF734909 / New York Dutch or Hog Plow, circa 1780
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Artifact Overview
This light-draft, single-handle plow was used by Dutch farmers of the Hudson Valley of New York well into the 1800s, despite being surrounded by English communities. A key feature of this traditional plow, the distinctive pyramidal plowshare, was adapted by English neighbors to create the "Carey" or "Connecticut" plow, which became popular across the new American nation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plow (Agricultural equipment)
Date Made
circa 1780
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to New York
Location
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
00.148.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Width: 16 in
Length: 78 in
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