American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Long-handled scythe
probably English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Mowing scythe
Circa 1900, used to cut grass and hay, in a cross-body motion
American or English ca. 1900
Heavy duty grading or grubbing hoe with initials JRD (John Ross Delafield) burned into handle
In the 1920s, Violetta and John Ross Delafield (a Livingston descendant) inherited Montgomery Place. The Delafields made extensive changes to the landscape.
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Single-edge billhook with long Yorkshire-style handle
Billhooks were used in pruning, clearing heavy brush, and maintaining hedges.
probably English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Hay rake
Large rake head for harvesting loose hay or grass
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Garden cultivators, or hand harrows
A cultivating implement used primarily for pulverizing or smoothing the soil, weeding, and making seed rows.
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Harvest basket
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Seed spreader
An antique seeder/planter with rotary action
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Seed spreader
Probably a stand behind seed spreader, some parts are missing.
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Dust Gun brand hand rotary duster
Hand rotary dusters were used to apply chemicals, whether herbicides or fertilizer in powder form. When the handle is rotated, a fan rotates at high speed and draws air from outside to broadcast the dust.
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
Thatching rake
A rake used for removing the thatch (cut shafts of grass) after mowing. When used for roofing, the handle may be perpendicular to the rake or it may be attached on one end along the same plane as the rake.
American or English ca. 19th century-early 20th century
