Model of Dray's reaping machine
- Made:
- 1833-1929 in unknown place
1:4 scale model of Dray's reaping machine, based on Hussey's design of 1833
This reaper, invented by Hussey in 1833 and later improved by Dray, was able to cut the corn and deliver it in sheaves. Dray & Co. of London, obtained the manufacturing rights for this country after the reaper was shown at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
There was no proper scissor action on the cutter and the blade had to be kept sharp. When the man decided enough cord had been cut to make a sheaf, he tilted the board with his foot and pushed the corn off with the rake. The two horses which pulled the reaper were driven by a second man.
Details
- Category:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Object Number:
- 1929-888
- Materials:
- steel (metal), iron and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall (with man): 460 mm x 690 mm x 960 mm, 10.36 kg
- type:
- model
- credit:
- Taylor, J.M.
