A hay rake drawn by horse came onto the scene in the 1800’s. This made the process of collecting hay much more efficient. The horse drawn rake could collect about 8 times a much as someone raking by hand. This lead to more hay gathered to feed the stock and more time to do other chores, before winter set in….Also pictured is a split-rail fence.

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You really capture a piece of American History. Excellent work.
This is wonderful Gary – the old machinery and I love those split rail fences
Nice shot, Gary. Looks better in color. More ’rust’ic (sorry, couldn’t resist).
Doh! JK, you didn’t say it…. lol
Gary, my dad has one of these around his farmette (junkyard) in Wisconsin. He’s from the Bluff City area of Tennessee. He loves this old stuff. I’ll send him a link to this pic.
Great shot Gary
Nice shot Gary – looks good in the sepia as well. =)
Great shot Gary, and as always, we benefit from your extensive knowledge of the subject which makes the photo so much more meaningful.
Nice shot!Lovely atmosphere here.Like the backyard of my mother-in-law.
Beautifuly captured piece of history Gary; awesome shot!
This does look old and I like the capture.