Seed Sack - Dekalb

Name/Title

Seed Sack - Dekalb

Entry/Object ID

1998.23.2

Description

Tan seed bag. Green, yellow and red design. Green background with yellow corn and the word "Dekalb" is over the corn. White wings are attached to the top of the corn cob. Coarser tan fabric with a loose weave. Text reads, "Quality Seed Cron Since 1917 / Dekalb / More Farmers Plant Dekalb Than Any Other Brand / Dekalb Agricultural Association, INC / General Offices, Dekalb, Illinois / Commercial Producers and Distributors / Of Dekalb Seed Corn" "Variety 410, Size MF-5". The bag measures 28" (w) x 31" (l).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1920 - 1960

Notes

Date: 1940 circa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bag, Seed

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Seed

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Planting Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Agricultural T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Parts

Count

1

Material

Cotton