Hayfork

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Hayfork

Entry/Object ID

1946.39

Description

Two-pronged hayfork consisting of a long, turned wooden handle and a metal tines.

Context

In 1852, John Kinsley fell onto this hayfork, impaling himself through the stomach. As he was alone at the time, he managed to remove the hayfork and walk to the house. He was eventually healed and went on to represent Fletcher, Vermont, in the state legislature.

Acquisition

Accession

1946.39

Source or Donor

Ward, Clarence E.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hayfork

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Harvesting Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Agricultural T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

65 in

Width

4 in

Depth

2 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kinsley, John (1810-1892)

Related Places

Place

Town

Fletcher

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America