Hay Knife, 1875-1900
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Farm families cut and cured enough grass each summer to feed hay to their livestock all winter. Stored hay settled over time and farmers used special knives to cut out chunks for feed. George Weymouth patented the form in 1871, renewed in 1886, that became the industry standard. It had offset handles and a serrated blade. This hay knife added a sweeping curve to one handle as a sign of distinction.
Farm families cut and cured enough grass each summer to feed hay to their livestock all winter. Stored hay settled over time and farmers used special knives to cut out chunks for feed. George Weymouth patented the form in 1871, renewed in 1886, that became the industry standard. It had offset handles and a serrated blade. This hay knife added a sweeping curve to one handle as a sign of distinction.
Artifact
Hay knife
Date Made
1875-1900
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
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