Object Record
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Title |
Spike-tooth Garden Cultivator |
Object Name |
Cultivator, Garden |
Description |
Single-row Horse-drawn cultivator has solid unfinished wood handles in th shape of a triangle with two wooden cross pieces or braces secured with iron bolts. Iron rods extend on the outside of the V-shape to form a ring at center or a bridle for mounting a horse. Four large curved pointed forks extend from flat side of triangle. Used for loosening dirt prior to planting. |
Date |
1900-1930 |
Creator |
Benicia Agricultural Works |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
RF2003.034 |
Dimensions |
H-36 W-40 D-24 inches |
Dimension Details |
Approx. |
Collection |
3D - Agricultural Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"... / JACKSON / LIGHT WEIGHT ... / MNG'D BY / BENICIA AGL.WORKS / BENICA CAL." (embossed on metal plate at front corner) |
Provenance |
Part of the Runnymede Farm Collection; purchased at Turlock Auction. |
Search Terms |
Agriculture Agriculture Technology Cultivators Farm Equipment Farm Implements Runnymede Farm Collection |
Subjects |
Agricultural machinery & implements Agriculture Farming Gardening equipment & supplies |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Runnymede Farm |