Name/Title
Planter, GardenDescription
Two handles that resemble the old harse drawn plow. One large wheel up front made of metal and on one side is teeth so that a gear with teeth fit into one of three rows on the wheel. The gear has an arm that goes back to a bucket type with a lid, in the bucket is a plat with holes and the bottom of the bucket has holes. When gear turns plat in bucket and holes line up with holes in bottom of bucket, then a bean is dropped. This was horse drawn and at the under side is 4 blades, 1st blade sliced the ground, 2nd blade opened bround and 3rd & 4th blades covered bean.
References:
Isaac M. Sheaffer born at Rotheville, Penn. 11/1/1849 and died in London, Ind 2/16/1930. Rose A. (Gould) Sheaffer was born at Pleasentview, Ind. 11/4/1858 and died 1/22/1949 in London, Ind.Collection
Norman B. SheafferAcquisition
Accession
1984.053Source or Donor
Norman B. SheafferAcquisition Method
DonationCreate Date
September 13, 1984Update Date
March 26, 2001