Monday, January 19, 2015

Rusty Hay Rake

Horse drawn hay rake, Uxbridge-Scott Museum

From my archives, I confess.

Raking hay was (and still is) an important summer job on many farms. The number of animals a farmer could keep over winter depended on the amount and quality of the hay cut and collected. The invention of the horse-drawn rake was a huge boost to production. A horse drawn hay rake could do the work of eight humans with hand rakes.

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66 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Now, that's technology!

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  2. RevrunnerJanuary 19, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    The snow sets it off nicely.

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  3. AndyJanuary 19, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Being able to sit for many hours on a metal seat makes those farmers a tough bunch.

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  4. eileeninmdJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Both the horses and farmers are hard workers, great shot! Have a happy day!

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Oh this was a great invention at the time. Those ancestors would love the new equipment of today. Hug B

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  6. JeevanJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Machinery takeover this job everywhere. I wish people use these as well to keep them in exists.

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  7. Ramakant PradhanJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Nice to see one of the early technological advancements. Well captured!

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  8. AimeecakesJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    What an interesting old object! And a great shot, I enjoy the shadows on the snow

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    A rusty hay rake never looked so good EG :) Super composition.

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  10. BirdmanJanuary 19, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Nice still life of a season passed.

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  11. William KendallJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    It stands out well against that snow!

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  12. TexWisGirlJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    great old rake!

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  13. BasiaWJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I remember...

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  14. VPJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    A simple and almost elegant machine from another era...

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  15. Mary HoneJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I love old "stuff."

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  16. JudyJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    It's good that old farming equipment is being preserved for new generations to see.

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  17. Suburban GirlJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    It might be an old one but you would never know since it is the right season.

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  18. TomJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I see many like this one in use on Amish farms. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  19. RedPatJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    A nice sunny winter shot, EG!

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  20. Sylvia KJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    I haven't seen one of those horse-drawn rakes in years!! An uncle of mine had one on his farm and let me ride with him when I was a little girl!! What a great shot and thanks for the memories! Hope your week is off to a great start!! Enjoy!!

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  21. John's IslandJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Excellent photography, as always. I can't even imagine raking hay by hand. We take so many of our blessings for granted.

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  22. RoseJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Believe it or not, we used to have one of these when I was a kid...and I know it was used, but I don't remember seeing it being done. I was not very old when it was left to set, and I think our parents gave it to someone.

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  23. A Colorful WorldJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    A truly beautiful hay rake photo. I love the shadows in the snow. beautiful! And the info was great. Nice post!

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  24. Existe Sempre Um LugarJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Boa tarde, o trabalho humano exige sempre mais mão de obra, a foto é magnifica.
    AG

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  25. DeniseinVAJanuary 19, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    That lovely old hay rake casts some pretty shadows EG.

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  26. Carola BartzJanuary 19, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    This is truly beautiful. I love to see these farmer's tools (can you say tool?) and I often photograph them as well.

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  27. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 19, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Nice!...:)JP

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  28. MadSnapperJanuary 19, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    so pretty sitting there in the snow

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  29. KathyJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    My grandfather used mules, rather than horses, to pull his plow and hay rake.

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  30. cieldequimperJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    That's one of the contraptions that I would love to use!

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  31. ShammickiteJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I'm trying not to post too many white snowy pics, just indoor pics of things that keep me feeling warm. Perhaps I'm trying to pretend that it's not really winter yet???

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  32. MalyssJanuary 19, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    That's a beautiful tool !

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  33. Fun60January 19, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    It's a piece of art especially with the snow.

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  34. Bethany CarsonJanuary 19, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Nice shot of the old rake!

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Strong composition! Even farmers have it easier now, they still are very hard workers!

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  36. DianneJanuary 19, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    A great capture of this very useful hay-rake. which I'm sure in it's Hay-Day made quite a picture being horse drawn across fields of gold.

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  37. Ruth HiebertJanuary 19, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I remember my Auntie and Uncle having a rake like that.

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  38. CarverJanuary 19, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    The hay rake is beautiful in the snow and I'm sure is also beautiful in the raking season.

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  39. carol l mckennaJanuary 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Very creative shot of a wintry scene~

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  40. Powell River BooksJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Imagine what the huge new mechanized machines can do. Maybe equal to eight horse drawn rakes. - Margy

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  41. MichelleJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    A rather beautiful piece of equipment.

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  42. StephanieJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Looks beautiful with the snow.

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  43. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    We have a lot of working farms here, and they are terrific for photography finds. Lovely against the snow.

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  44. LVJanuary 19, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Most farms are so modern now, you do not see many of these being used anymore.

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  45. Linda W.January 19, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Nice specimen! Interesting to think so much of farming used to be hard work by hand.

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  46. RandyJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Amazing shot.

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  47. CloudiaJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    You teach the significance with spare words! Would that all education was as clear and pleasant to imbibe




    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  48. IndraniJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Oh! Discarded and abandoned.

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  49. DebbieJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    IIt's new to me, I'll bet it's seen its fair share of hard work!! It's a great image!!

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  50. GreensboroDailyPhotoJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    It doesn't look like it is going anywhere soon! Lovey photo!

    Janis
    Gerensboro, NC USA

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  51. Photo CacheJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    are they still in use these days?

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  52. UnknownJanuary 20, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    What a cool old rake! Very nice capture of it as well..contrasts nicely with the snow..

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    A nice composition.

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  54. Gemma WisemanJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    All those wonderful shadow details highlight the fact that this is more than a practical tool, but an appealing piece of artwork.

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  55. s.cJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Great subject to photograph in the snow. Have you also tried some more graphical compositions here. Snow,shadows and a lot of sharp parallel lines are begging for it.

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  56. Yogi♪♪♪January 20, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Nice pic, there is something about old farm machinery that really attracts people.

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  57. RoanJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Beautiful scene. Love the rusty hay rake against the snow.

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  58. Joe ToddJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Love the detail in your photos.. Hope you are staying warm this winter

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  59. DarlaJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I imagine the horse drawn rake was a big deal when it came along.

    Darla

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  60. Tanya BreeseJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    nice find!

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  61. JudyJanuary 20, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I love the shadows!!

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  62. orvokkiJanuary 20, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Very nice photo.

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  63. betty-NZJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    I'm glad it's out so people can see it. Great snap.

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  64. JackJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Even though an archive photo, it fits the season and is a nice composition.

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  65. kayerjJanuary 21, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    that's a great looking antique.

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  66. LindaJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Nicely shown! We see plenty of those around here in the Shenandoah Valley too.

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