Summary
Scale model of a walk-behind single-furrow reversible mouldboard plough, manufactured by Mitchell & Co Pty Ltd, West Footscray, Victoria, pre-1920. Fitted with single pivoted plough body and land wheel. This type of reversible plough was widely used.
The model was made at H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd., Sunshine, Victoria.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Nov 1938
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Modelmaker
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930-1938
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
Mitchell & Co. Pty Ltd, Footscray West, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1900-1920
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Brand Names
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - ploughing, Model mouldboard ploughs
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
612 mm (Length), 162 mm (Width), 198 mm (Height)
Steering arms 330 mm L x 162 mm W across handles; Wooden beam 325 mm L x 18 mm 18 mm; Mouldboard 140 mm L x 75 mm W; Plough Share 90 mm L x 83 mm W; Wheel 44 mm dia x 12.5 mm W rim.
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Keywords
Agriculture, Cultivation, Industrial Design, Innovation & Design, Mouldboard Ploughs, Ploughs
