Yoke

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Yoke

Entry/Object ID

1039

Description

People's Yoke. Material: wood, metal. Size: 39" L. Description: wood yoke; metal chain links and hook on each end of wood; middle section carved out to fit shoulders

Context

Mrs. Ewest is a granddaughter of the Hallinders who settled in Wilton in 1864. This yoke was used to carry water in early days from the LeSueur River. Bob called it "a people's yoke".

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Yoke

Class

Land Transportation - Human Powered

Category

Distrib & Transp Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

May 23, 2006

Update Date

November 21, 2024