Model (Scale 1:8) of Fison's adjustable double furrow plough
- Made:
- 1872 in unknown place
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Model (Scale 1:8) of Fison's adjustable double furrow plough, 1872
This is a design of plough made by Mr. J.P.Fison about 1872. Double furrow ploughs had been tried long before the 19th century but did not come into general use until design improvements led to a reduction in the tractive effort required.
Details
- Category:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Object Number:
- 1906-13
- Materials:
- paint and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall: 212 mm x 720 mm x 165 mm, 2.254 kg
- type:
- model - representation and plows
- credit:
- Desvignes, G.F.G.
