Cast iron threshing machine

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Cast iron threshing machine

Entry/Object ID

1144

Description

Cast iron threshing machine painted silver. Machine is on four wheels and has a tongue for pulling with a tractor or horses. There is a chute in the front for putting in the wheat and a boom pipe on back for disposing of the chaff. Embossed on an arm on the right side is "McCORMICK-DEERING". This is also embossed on left side. Embossed inside on left side is "MADE BY ARCADE MFG. Co.". Embossed inside on right side is "FREEPORT, ILL."

Acquisition

Accession

249

Source or Donor

Milton, Lucy R.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1920 - 1930

Material

Metal