Black Hawk Corn Sheller

Name/Title

Black Hawk Corn Sheller

Entry/Object ID

K.0160

Description

Metal corn sheller with wooden handle.

Context

A.H. Patch's Black Hawk Corn Sheller was a huge commercial success in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The machine allowed people to shell corn quickly--much faster than by hand.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

A.H. Patch

Date made

circa 1903

Material

Metal