Tool - Cradle Scythe

From Madison Historical Society

1880 – 1910 (Date manufactured/created)

Maple, Ash Or Hickory, Steel

Wooden handled iron scythe or hay rake with 4 pronged cradle attached which allowed user to lay cut hay or corn in regular swathes across the field. "G. MORGAN " branded on handle.  Donated by Mrs. William Dreisbach, in memory of Alice Bishop Dreisbach
OL 52 1/2; OW 50 3/4; OH 24 1/4

Accession/ID Number 79.398

Subjects

• Agricultural implements
• Scythes