2018.018.098 [Clevis]

This is a clevis. It is an attachment made of a sturdy piece of forged iron fashioned into a U-shape. This clevis is meant to be attached to the end of a tongue of a wagon or plow. A sturdy pin or bolt would have been threaded through the holes in the clevis and secured using a cotter pin or a nut. The clevis allowed a wagon to be attached to whatever vehicle was being used. Clevises are still in use today and are used on boats, trailers, aircraft and construction equipment, in addition to agricultural equipment. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.