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- Hay Rake, 1825-1835 - 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.
- 1825-1835
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Hay Rake, 1825-1835
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.
- Hay Rake, circa 1840 - After cutting hay, it must be cured to help preserve it for future use. Left in the field to dry, the hay is gathered, turned and stacked using a variety of rakes. Farmers used large wooden rakes to gather hay into windrows. Smaller rakes would help turn the hay to ensure uniform drying.
- circa 1840
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Hay Rake, circa 1840
After cutting hay, it must be cured to help preserve it for future use. Left in the field to dry, the hay is gathered, turned and stacked using a variety of rakes. Farmers used large wooden rakes to gather hay into windrows. Smaller rakes would help turn the hay to ensure uniform drying.
- Hay Rake, circa 1900 - After cutting hay, it must be cured to help preserve it for future use. Left in the field to dry, the hay is gathered, turned and stacked using a variety of rakes. Farmers used large wooden rakes to gather hay into windrows. Smaller rakes would help turn the hay to ensure uniform drying.
- circa 1900
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Hay Rake, circa 1900
After cutting hay, it must be cured to help preserve it for future use. Left in the field to dry, the hay is gathered, turned and stacked using a variety of rakes. Farmers used large wooden rakes to gather hay into windrows. Smaller rakes would help turn the hay to ensure uniform drying.
- Hay Rake, circa 1835 -
- circa 1835
- Collections - Artifact
Hay Rake, circa 1835