Model of Hay Lifting Fork, 1864
THF177159 / Model of Hay Lifting Fork, 1864
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Artifact Overview
Farmers raced the weather to cut and cure grasses during summer to make hay for winter livestock feed. Moving hay from the field to dry storage had to be done quickly because rain could destroy a hay crop. William Elliot patented this hay loader in 1864. A crane, a hay fork, and the rack on the hay wagon worked together to pick up hay piled in fields and load it onto a wagon for transport.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model (Patent)
Subject Date
1864
Creators
Creator Notes
Made by A. Bronson in New York City based on a patented design by William H. Elliott of Plattsburgh, New York.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Agriculture
Object ID
32.1032.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 17 in
Inscriptions
on model:
WM. H. ELLIOTT. PAT APR 26, 1864 / A. BRONSON-PATTERN AND MODEL MAKER 127 ELM ST. N.Y.
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