Ox Yoke with Two Bows, 1836
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Artifact Overview
This carved, wooden yoke captures the strength of oxen's necks and shoulders. The carved beam is placed across the back of the neck and shoulders of a team of oxen while the curved wood bows are secured around each ox's neck. Once trained and fitted with a yoke, these large, powerful animals can pull wagons, transport heavy loads, and plow fields.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Yoke (Animal equipment)
Date Made
1836
Subject Date
01 May 1936
Location
at Greenfield Village in Soybean Lab Agricultural Gallery
Object ID
2001.0.110.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Iron (Metal)
Paint (Coating)
Technique
painting (coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Width: 32 in
Inscriptions
Painted on front: MAY 1ST 1835
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