Name/TitleScythe Cradle
About this objectA wooden scythe cradle (or scythe horn) with iron fittings used to turn aside or to gather the cut corn into a sheaf. The tool has three teeth, a supporting iron bar and a moveable arm and a hook for attachment to a scythe.
Medium and MaterialsOak with Iron Fittings
MeasurementsLength: 1 foot 11 inches
Teeth: 1 foot 5 1/4 inches; 1 foot 4 1/2 inches; 1 foot 3 1/2 inches
Supporting iron bar: 1 foot 1 inch
Movable arm: 8 inches
Hook: 2 inches x 1 1/4 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.2699
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
