Agriculture, Commerce, Government: 1860-1950 : Cattle, Lumber, Potatoes and Dynamite
Object ID:
2008.002.82
Object Name:
Hame
Description:
This antique hooked hames is made of wood and steel and had many uses in plowing. The �backband� is made of steel. Rings are observed for plow lines along with loggerhead hooks that attached a trace chain. Eight links of the chain are intact. See "Inscription Maker's Mark" for information on attachment apparatus. Entire Hames and attached apparatus have been painted brown.
Dimensions:
W-10 L-21.5 inches
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