sheller, corn

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

sheller, corn

Entry/Object ID

1961.912.001

Description

Sheller, corn. Wood, trestle base. Large metal wheel on one side with S-curve spokes. Crank on opposite side, wood handle on S-curve arm. Oval opening in top with iron chute, gears visible inside. Processed material exits through hole on end with wood chute. Typed blue label adhered to top "Sheller made by Taylor Mfg. Co. Westminster, 1872-1890 Joseph E. Hunter donor." 37.25"h x 19.5"w x 34"d.

Acquisition

Accession

1961.912

Source or Donor

Hunter, Joseph E.

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Original deed of gift reads "Taylor Mnfg Co. - Corn sheller / Union Agricultural works - 1852 - later Taylor Manufactory Co. 1872-1890" Deed of gift is marked "basement 1984 / CATALOGUED 2/26/86"