Hay Knife

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Hay Knife

Description

Hay knife with a toothed steel blade and with two wooden handles. Could also be referred to as a "Hay Saw." The metal handle is iron.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1850 - 1870

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1860.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"WEYMOUTH'S Paten . . / PAT'D MAR 7 --------"; "63"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

91.5 cm

Material

Metal (steel), Wood, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Wooden end handle is cracked.