From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Objects Collection
Haybale Lifter
Iron frame with two stakes on each side fit around hay bale. Levers at top pull up causing two small iron spikes to come under hay. Round loop in middle for lifting bale. Iron pegs hold mechanism together. Two iron bars support middle. Marked, “T” and “H$” on each handle. Donor info . purchased at local yardsale.
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37.25" h 17.5" l .75" w
MDIHS: Farm stand
12/24/1997
Haybale Lifter; Haybale Lifter; Iron frame with two stakes on each side fit around hay bale. Levers at top pull up causing two small iron spikes to come under hay. Round loop in middle for lifting bale. Iron pegs hold mechanism together. Two iron bars support middle. Marked, “T” and “H$” on each handle. Donor info . purchased at local yardsale.
09/19/2024
