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Humes family haying at Forest Home in Harrisville

Haying at Forest Home. Burton Humes with rake, Merton Mantle on load, Kendrick Shaw with pitchfork, Harlan Whipple with hand on horse, Lyman Humes in front of horse. Haying was done by hand. Piles of hay are called “haycocks.” Harrisville, NY. Circa 1920.

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