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Hay rake

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Collection Type

  • Agricultural equipment

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-22550

Description

Wooden hay fork, unfinished wood. 2 rake pieces, one handle w/out rake, one rake w/out handle. Handle attaches to rake w/ 2 pieces and iron brackets. 20 prong rake, 6 prongs missing. 5 prongs extend from back of rake on handle piece, 4 missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rakes
wood (plant material)
RAKE, HAY-BUNCHING

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

67.75 x 65 x 13.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2641AB

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