Name/Title
Grain Scythe (Cradle)Description
Grain scythe (cradle). Such farm implements were referred to as "a fine finger bow." It consists of a steel scythe blade and a wooden cradle. Its handle (snath) is made of willow (shaped in hot oil) and fingers made of hickory. The sned (base piece) is made of ash. This implement was used to harvest wheat or other grains and its single cutting pass would leave a stack of grain which would then be stood upright to dry and cure.Made/Created
Date made
1790 - 1810Time Period
late 18th early 19th centuriesPlace
Region
New EnglandCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made about 1800Inscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
153 cmLength
93 cmDimension Notes
Height measures blade whereas the length measures the snath (handle).Material
willow, hickory and ash, Metal (steel), Metal (iron)