Patent Model of Plow

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About this item

Dexter Pierce (1806-1860) designed this plow. Over the course of his life he lived in Southbridge, Sturbridge, Montague, and Northfield, Massachusetts.  He owned land in Sunderland, Massachusetts, as well. Unfortunately, Pierce’s plow model was not a success.

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Item typeAgricultural
Tools & Equipment
CreatorPierce, Dexter
Datecirca 1840
TopicAgriculture, Farming
Science, Technology
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialMetal; Wood
Dimension detailsLength: 8.50 in Height: 3.50 in
Catalog #1977.44
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Pierce, Dexter. Patent Model of Plow. ca. 1840. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1977-44/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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