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Bull rake
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- Wooden rake head. This rake consists of a long rectangular piece of wood with twelve wooden pegs attached to it. The pegs are evenly spaced and rounded at the ends. The pegs are held in place by small nails that are visible only on one side of the wood. The side also has three holes in it. A large …
- Other Names
- Hay drag
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wooden rake head. This rake consists of a long rectangular piece of wood with twelve wooden pegs attached to it. The pegs are evenly spaced and rounded at the ends. The pegs are held in place by small nails that are visible only on one side of the wood. The side also has three holes in it. A large hole is in the center for a handle and a small hole on both ends.
- History Of Use
- This type of rake emerged in the 18th Century. It was used as a general all-purpose rake. According to a previous index card, the rake was made by Joe Burgon who was a pioneer in the Quick area in the early 1900's.
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Width
- 13
- Length
- 64
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1981.72.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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