Single Whiffle Tree, Circa 1910

Description
Media Type
Object
Description
This is a single wooden whiffletree with what appear to be hand forged iron ends and rings.
Notes
Whiffletrees (Also called Whippletrees) are used to distribute the force from a point load to the chains or straps on each side of the harness. The center of the bar is connected to the load and the ends to the harness. These are usually used when pulling plows, wagons or carriages.
Date of Original
Circa 1910
Subject(s)
Equipment
Farming
Horses
Local identifier
Artifact Collection
Collection
Local History
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Iron Bridge
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 46.28336 Longitude: -83.23318
Contact
Huron Shores Museum
Email:thessalonlib@hotmail.com
Agency street/mail address:

1 James St. P.O. Box 460

Iron Bridge, ON P0R 1H0

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