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Pitchfork

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Collection Type

  • Agricultural equipment

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-23079

Description

Pitchfork. Wooden handle w/ metal fork. Three curved prongs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchforks
steel (alloy)
wood (plant material)
Steel
HAYFORK

Inscription

Engraved on base of metal fork: ""TRUE TEMPER/ FLY""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.875 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2829

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