Plow
Object number96.40.6
Manufacturer
Wiard Company
Datec. 1870
OriginBatavia, NY
Mediumwood, iron, steel, paint
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionHorse-drawn furrowing plow.Dimensions34 x 23.5 x 81 in. (86.4 x 59.7 x 205.7 cm)MarksMoldboard embossed with text "Wiard's 13 Batavia NY" above a rosette-shape trademark.
Historical NotesMuseum Purchase of a horse-drawn plow. Object is related to the Schlag Family, Swiss Immigrants who settled in Allegheny City, and in 1864, bought a farm in the Sangree Road area of Ross Township. The farm remained in the family for 121 years. The plow was collected from the barn of the homestead.Label TextBoth of these farm implements came from the homestead of the Schlag family, who were Swiss immigrants that settled originally in Allegheny City. In 1864, they bought a farm in the Sangree Road area of Ross Township, which remained in the family for 121 years.
On View
On view
1770-1800
c. 1880
c.1830