Mower, Hay

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Mower, Hay

Entry/Object ID

1.91.307

Description

Minnesota No. 4 Sickle Mower. Material: metal, wood. Size: 51" W. x 127" L. x 5" H. Description: metal seat; two metal wheels; wooden tongue; 5 foot blade on side.

Context

The hay mower was used to cut the hay standing in the field. This horse driven mower was built in the 1920s in the Stillwater State Prison. Hay mowers have changed a little since the first mowers were put out before the Civil War. Used in the 1920s. Donated by Anton Brase, Rte. 1, Owatonna, Minnesota.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Mower, Hay

Class

Agricultural T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

October 27, 2010

Update Date

November 21, 2024