Scythe, Cradle

Name/Title

Scythe, Cradle

Entry/Object ID

2000.121.051

Description

Grain cradle w/curved wooden handle, wooden hand grab bar, extending 29" from end of handle; hnd grab affixed by 1-1/2" metal band. Three (3) 42" curved wood tines extend from end of arm and attached w/metal screws to form cradle; tines attached to wood arm w/five (5) wooden spokes. 48" metal scythe (cutting blade) attached to arm with metal band and to one (1) tine w/metal nut and bolt. Rope tied @ handle below grab bar. SEE: Sears & Roebuck Catalogue 1897, p. 50.

Collection

Agricultural

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scythe, Cradle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scythe

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Harvesting Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Agricultural T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

27 in

Width

42-1/2 in

Length

50 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor