Papa and his hay stacker

Title

Papa and his hay stacker

Description

Sepia-toned image of a large stack of hay and a contraption being used to stack more hay on top of it. One man stands on top of the hay, which is easily four times his height. A large loader bucket is being levered up to lift hay to the top of the stack by two horses attached to a wheeled mechanism at the bottom of the equipment. They are controlled by a man seated behind them.
[Back] [pencil] Papa Wuehler and his hay stacker Esther the driver [sic] they put up this stack by themself [sic] it contained 32 tons. is now in back. [sic]

Date Created

circa 1920s

Subject

Farms
Farmers
Women
Haying equipment
Stacks (Hay, grain, etc.)
Working animals
Hay--Harvesting
Wuehler, [?]
[?], Esther
Economic History
Genealogy & Family History
Local & State History
Scientific History

Place

Washington County, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Language

English

Identifier

WCMpic_002744

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection