Name/TitleScythe

About this objectA scythe with a steel blade and ash snead and handle. This tool was used at the donor’s farm in Great Cornard, Sudbury and was made in the U.S.A. by the Western Swath Co. (information about said company appears on a label on the snead).

MakerWestern Swath Co.

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeUSA

Medium and MaterialsSteel blade
Ash head and snead

Inscription and MarksA label on the snead appears the information that the item was made by Western Swath Co., USA

MeasurementsBlade:
Back: 2 feet 9 inches
Cutting edge: 2 feet 6 inches
Width: 3 inches tapering

Snead: 5 feet 2 inches
Handles each: 4 1/2 inches

Object numberSTMEA:A.4411

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)