Dates based on Madison Plow Company operations, as per http://www.historicmadison.org/Madison%27s%20Past/Places/Walking%20Tours/IndustrialTour2.html (accessed November 2017).
Description
Metal wrench. One end has one head that is 2.8cm wide, the other end has two heads, each approximately 2cm wide. "G70" stamped on one side.
History Of Use
G70 wrench is listed in Madison Plow Company for their wood and steel frame transplanters, cultivators, planters, and disc harrows. It is only one of two wrenches that have been attributed to the Madison Plow Company. (Source: http://www.wrenchingnews.com/sell-page/sell.html, accessed November 2017).
Item is a wooden handled drain cleaner. One end has a cylindrical metal cap which is affixed with a screw. The other end has a twisted metal attachment, which presumably would be inserted into the drain and twisted to free up clogged material. An "H" is carved into the twisted base end, and an "O" …
Item is a wooden handled drain cleaner. One end has a cylindrical metal cap which is affixed with a screw. The other end has a twisted metal attachment, which presumably would be inserted into the drain and twisted to free up clogged material. An "H" is carved into the twisted base end, and an "O" is carved into the top cylinder cap.
A large wooden object consisting of 5 long pieces joined together at various angles with metal bolts and braces. One of the long pieces has jagged cuts on one side; long sections are joined together at the top and sandwiched between two oval pieces with 4 bolts. There is a wooden wheel at one end.
A large wooden object consisting of 5 long pieces joined together at various angles with metal bolts and braces. One of the long pieces has jagged cuts on one side; long sections are joined together at the top and sandwiched between two oval pieces with 4 bolts. There is a wooden wheel at one end.
This is a long handled mattock with a flat yellow metal head. It has a wooden handle that is gently curved.
This item blonged to (?) Glass, a tree planting contractor that lived in in Telkwa. Glass gave the donor this shovel 5 - 10 years ago and the donor displayed it in his barbershop since then.…
This is a long handled mattock with a flat yellow metal head. It has a wooden handle that is gently curved.
This item blonged to (?) Glass, a tree planting contractor that lived in in Telkwa. Glass gave the donor this shovel 5 - 10 years ago and the donor displayed it in his barbershop since then.
According to donor mattocks began to be used 50 years ago and were used up until recently for tree planting.
Hay knife is a wide, saw like tool with two separate 10cm wood handles and a 55cm jagged blade. The slightly curved blade with large chunky teeth are sharp on the outer edge.
Hay knife is a wide, saw like tool with two separate 10cm wood handles and a 55cm jagged blade. The slightly curved blade with large chunky teeth are sharp on the outer edge.
History Of Use
Hay knife works like a saw to cut portions of hay from the haystack.
Bush or brush hook has a 85 cm oval, wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The double-edged blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade measures 29 cm by 6 cm and is still quite sharp.…
Bush or brush hook has a 85 cm oval, wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The double-edged blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade measures 29 cm by 6 cm and is still quite sharp. Handle has scroll end, grey in color and wearing due to age.
History Of Use
Bush hook was used for agriculture use in controlling underbrush and the clearing of grasses.
Bush or brush hook has an oval wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade is slightly chipped but still quite sharp. Handle has scroll end and …
Bush or brush hook has an oval wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade is slightly chipped but still quite sharp. Handle has scroll end and is in good condition.
History Of Use
Bush hook was used for agriculture use in controlling underbrush and the clearing of grasses.
Shovel with a wooden handle and a metal scoop. The scoop is rounded and very worn from use, especially at the tip which has a very thin edge. The wooden handle fits into the scoop and is attached by two bolts. Stamped into the metal towards the bottom of the handle: "FOX2".
Shovel with a wooden handle and a metal scoop. The scoop is rounded and very worn from use, especially at the tip which has a very thin edge. The wooden handle fits into the scoop and is attached by two bolts. Stamped into the metal towards the bottom of the handle: "FOX2".
Metal axe with a long wooden handle. The axe head is flat and double-sided with two blades and a hole through the center, which the wooden handle fits into. The handle is wide at the top and bottom with a slightly tapered length. Two strips of black electrical tape have been wrapped around the hand…
Metal axe with a long wooden handle. The axe head is flat and double-sided with two blades and a hole through the center, which the wooden handle fits into. The handle is wide at the top and bottom with a slightly tapered length. Two strips of black electrical tape have been wrapped around the handle.
Bush or brush hook has a 91.5 cm oval, wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The double-edged blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade measures 29.5 cm by 9.5cm and is still quite sha…
Dates based on Collins & Co. records held by the Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, Connecticut
Description
Bush or brush hook has a 91.5 cm oval, wooden handle with open hearth metal blade strapped by metal collar on one end and through metal eye on upper portion. The double-edged blade is curved outwards similar to a scythe with the bottom rounded. Blade measures 29.5 cm by 9.5cm and is still quite sharp. Handle has scroll end and is wearing due to age. Stamped on blade is "COLLINS & CO / HARTFORD" and "LEGITIMUS"
History Of Use
Bush hook was used for agriculture use in controlling underbrush and the clearing of grasses.
A small spade shovel with metal head inserted into a wood shaft and a plastic handle. This type of handle is referred to as the 'D' handle. D handled shovels are in contrast to 'staff' shovels which are longer, have no conventional handle, and are gripped along their shaft.
This item blonged to (?)…
A small spade shovel with metal head inserted into a wood shaft and a plastic handle. This type of handle is referred to as the 'D' handle. D handled shovels are in contrast to 'staff' shovels which are longer, have no conventional handle, and are gripped along their shaft.
This item blonged to (?) Glass, a tree planting contractor that lived in in Telkwa. Glass gave the donor this shovel 5 - 10 years ago and the donor displayed it in his barbershop since then.
Inscriptions
"[illegible] TEMPERED" is written on the metal part where it connects to the wooden shaft
Curved metal tongs with rounded metal handles, and ending in two points. Joined in the centre by a screw.
History Of Use
These tongs were likely used for lifting hay bales, but could also be ice tongs. Staff determined they were likely for hay as they allowed for an object of a larger circumference to be lifted than other ice tongs in the collection, but exact use remains undetermined.
Width
48
Length
91
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
Total lenth from end of the hook to end of handle measured
width is the width across the tongs when they are in their most upright and closed position
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