Taber wagon with horses and farm laborers, ca. 1910

Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum

Description

The Taber drop-axle wagon invented by Silas Taber of Houlton and patented was used for dropping the center of gravity of the wagon, thus enabling the draft horses to pull a heavier load more easily.

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About This Item

  • Title: Taber wagon with horses and farm laborers, ca. 1910
  • Creation Date: circa 1910
  • Subject Date: 1910
  • Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: photographic print
  • Dimensions: 20.4 cm x 25.4 cm
  • Local Code: p1
  • Object Type: Image

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Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-4216
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