Pike pole or row maker

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Creator

unknown (unknown cultural designation) creator
Culture: probably American or English

Subject

agricultural equipment; historic landscapes; estates (agricultural); country houses; Hudson River, United States; historic farms; logging

Description

Pike poles are also called pick poles. They are used by loggers and firefighters. This is possibly a row maker, or ridger.

Coverage

Repository: Montgomery Place (American repository, 1802 CE-), Annandale-on-Hudson, Dutchess, New York, United States

Source

Bard College, Montgomery Place Collection

Date

probably ca. 19th century-early 20th century

Contributor

Sponberg-Paraday, Livia (photographer)

Rights

Prior written permission required to use any photograph from the Bard College Montgomery
Place Collection.

Format

wood (plant material); iron (metal)
length 43 inches

Type

pole hooks
Classification: tools; agricultural equipment; object (utilitarian)

Identifier

Order Number: 900000
Image Number: 21992281

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Citation

unknown (unknown cultural designation) creator and Culture: probably American or English, “Pike pole or row maker,” Stevenson Library Digital Collections, accessed December 26, 2024, https://omekalib.bard.edu/items/show/1860.